Fiduciary duties occur within a private relationship, where one person trusts another person (the beneficiary). These duties require the person in power to prioritise the beneficiary's interests and refrain from...
In 2024, all business may need a Privacy Policy and to adhere to the other requirements of the Act. Read on to future proof your business. ...
Progressive Legal interviewed by Ticker Progressive Legal interviewed by Ticker - Shifting Legal Strategy, with Ian Aldridge Read the transcript of this interview below: Interviewer: Covid-19 could not have come at a worse...
The stimulus package covers the following three main areas: Supporting individuals and households, supporting businesses and supporting the flow of economic credit. This summary will focus on the aspects of the stimulus...
What business structure to follow? In the beginning, you will need some structural advice to start with. Either start out as a sole trader or incorporate straight away. If there is more...
Casual, part-time, full-time? What should you start with when it’s time to begin hiring? It's always difficult when starting up to know when is the right time to start hiring casual/part-time/full-time...
Even if your team member is a contractor you may still be liable for contributions such as super or leave entitlements. When engaging a new worker it is important to consider...
Running online competitions? Make sure you have the right permits in place and follow the gaming regulations for your state. We all know that running online competitions (for example on Facebook...
If external suppliers are critical to your business, it’s vital you know how to deal with them. From a legal perspective, a lot of businesses get in hot water when...
If you’re engaging a new web developer, be prepared to throw everything away and start again For the majority of us, we’ll need to engage the services of a web developer...
A business partnership is just like a marriage, be very sure before you commit. At the start of a business opportunity, the rose coloured glasses are on, the outlook is bright...
Business insurance is vital particularly in the areas of liability - don’t leave yourself vulnerable! Business insurance is a considerable element of protection. It's a security against the many risks of having...
Unpaid invoices can make or break a business where cash flow is king. Debtor management is a vital part of operating a small business - check out these top tips...
Dealing with overseas entities is commonplace but is not without risk or pitfalls. When contracting with overseas entities, it’s very common for people to assume that the same commercial practices...
Great marketing tools but make sure your vouchers and discounts cover all the terms and conditions. Offering your customers and clients an option to use gift certificates, vouchers and discounts can...
Partnerships and joint ventures can be great for your business, but they must be carefully considered from the beginning to cover all eventualities A Joint Venture is actually like starting a...
Do you know your site ownership rights when dealing with web companies? A website is a vital tool for all of us these days. But, unless you’re in the business of...
If you end up in a serious dispute with a website developer – you need to act fast. Keep records Firstly, preserve any evidence by way of screenshots. Save copies of any...
Debtor management is a headache for many small businesses, getting the right systems are in place can limit overdue of invoices. Cash flow is the life-blood of a business. If the blood...
Just because you change something by 10% doesn’t mean the content is now yours. The presumption is: if you create it, you own it. For the reason that copyright automatically applies...
The Progressive Legal team take you through a quick-fire webinar on the ins and outs of unfair dismissal and how to protect yourself from claims. Have staff? Then you cannot afford...
What do Scuba Diving and Business have in common? In scuba diving, they call it decompression. I think it also applies in business. When your body is under a lot of pressure at...
Many employers are of the view that securing a resignation from an employee is much better than terminating their employment. Whether you are an owner or an employee, you may have...
Accounting firm found guilty of involvement in underpayment of a client’s workers. Don't do it! Contact Progressive Legal today! If you are a bookkeeper or an accounting firm who helps clients...
Unpaid interns – don’t fall into the tank! The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is continuing to crack down on start-ups and small business owners who are choosing to characterise employees as...
Hiring interns or trainees, why should you seek legal advice before you do? Hiring interns and trainees is a strategy often used by small business owners and start-up entrepreneurs. Firstly, it can keep the...
Check out the five-step process in a workplace investigation! In workplaces big and small, there will sometimes be a need to carry out an investigation into the conduct of an employee...
Did you know about the excessive surcharge ban? Progressive Legal has you covered. An excessive surcharge ban came into effect. If you’re taking EFTPOS or credit payments from customers, make sure you’re...
As a small business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that you’ve taken all of those responsible for social media management through your processes, procedures and outlined an enforceable code...
The Fair Trading is introducing new gift card laws that will only apply in NSW. We recommend you review your current terms and conditions. There’s no doubt that gift cards are...
The main thing to keep in mind is that just like all property, IP is worth protecting in some way. Intellectual Property (IP) protection can in some instances be the greatest...
When is the right time to consider getting an overseas Trade Mark? Talking today about overseas trade marks for Australian businesses....
Getting registered protection in New Zealand is actually very affordable, fast and effective way of protecting your intellectual property. Today talking about registering trade marks in New Zealand....
You can only sue for Trade Mark Infringement, if you've got a registered Trade Mark. We're talking today about trade marks and how important having a registered trade mark is for...
Your brand is your biggest asset, so it's vital to make sure you take proper steps to protect it against someone in the market who can use your brand name...
A lot of businesses are getting into business with the ultimate goal of potentially selling. It's really important to have a registered Trade Mark if you intend to sell your business....
We can do a number of checks, and just make sure that it's all clear before you file for a trade mark on your own. If you've come up with a...
Having lots of registered trade marks can be hard to manage. If you've got a lot of registered trade marks on the IP Australia register or even internationally as well, it...
More often than not, it doesn't necessarily come from external threats. Today talking about the threats, internally and externally to a business for their intellectual property and what are the most...
How to prevent others from copying your brand or business idea? Check out why trade marks and social media handles are a great way to protect your brand. If you find somebody...
A business insurance may not be enough to protect your business from legal risks. Talking today about the legal risks of a business, and I've got an analogy that I like...
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