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Due Diligence – Who Exactly Are You Dealing With? You’ve negotiated the deal, the contract looks solid… but do you really know who’s on the other side? Due diligence isn’t just for high-stakes mergers, it’s a smart, simple step every business should take before signing on the dotted line. Before you sign, ask yourself: A…

Extending Credit? Protect your cash flow first. Before offering credit to close a deal, ask yourself… will I actually get paid? A solid credit policy protects your business and your relationships. A few quick tips: Prevention beats chasing unpaid invoices every time. I’ve put together a quick guide on practical credit control tips to help…

Thinking about offering credit? Start here first. Before selling on credit terms, ask the one question that really matters: What happens to my business if they don’t pay? Smart credit control starts before the contract is signed. A few essentials: Due diligence doesn’t just protect your money, it protects your peace of mind. Sign up…

Dispute on your hands but you want to save the relationship and/or produce a quick compromise so that you can move forward? Mediation might be the answer. Mediation is fast, cost-effective, and gives parties far more flexibility than the Courts. Why? Because it focuses on the parties’ interests, not just legal rights. Mediation works particularly…

Disputes happen. The court doesn’t have to. Before heading to court, take a breath… There are smarter, faster, and more cost-effective ways to resolve a dispute. In Australia, the three main options are: Benefits? Plenty: Sometimes contracts even require mediation or other forms of dispute resolution before litigation is allowed. And even when they don’t,…

The obligation to keep information confidential isn’t always about contracts; it can arise by operation of law, even if nothing is written down. Once confidential information is shared, a duty exists not to misuse or disclose it. Breach that duty, and you could be facing: If you suspect someone is about to leak or exploit…

If your business collects or handles personal information, names, emails, IP addresses, bank details, or even metadata, you may be required to comply with the Privacy Act. Here’s a quick rundown: Pro tip: Even if your business is exempt, having a Privacy Policy is a smart move, it builds trust and future-proofs your compliance. I’ve…

Business Insurance… What’s the Risk (and Are You Covered)? Most small businesses don’t plan to fail… but many fail to plan for the unexpected. From a client tripping over your welcome mat to an IT breach or a faulty product, risks in business aren’t always loud and dramatic—they can be slow-burning and devastating if you’re…