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Posted on 3 May 2018Good Governance
A pocket guide for directors and CEO’s This practical booklet grew from the demand by business leaders at a Business Expo in 2000. The presentation made by Peter Wilson, Nevetts targets the key elements…
Posted on 3 May 2018Asset Protection Basics
If you are about to buy, or are in the early stages of operating a new business, you should be careful to choose the most suitable ownership structure. Often, all too little attention is…
Posted on 1 May 2018Building Energy Efficiency Certificate (BEEC)
As of 1 July 2017, owners, landlords and tenants intending to sell, lease or sublet office space with an area of 1000 m² or more may be required to first obtain a Building Energy…
Posted on 3 Nov 2016Personal Property Securities
Does your business’s asset protection structure still work? Introduction of the personal property securities (PPS) scheme in 2012 brought in the biggest change to business law in many years. In simple terms, the scheme:…
Posted on 20 Sep 2016New Ministerial Determination – Retail Leases Act
The Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade has published a new Determination pursuant to the Retail Leases Act 2003 to exclude from the operation of the Act retail leases to tenants which are…
Posted on 4 Sep 2015VCAT Advisory Opinion
Retail Leases On 1 May 2015 an Advisory Opinion was handed down by Justice Garde, the President of VCAT, in response to an application by the Small Business Commissioner (SBC). The application was made…
Posted on 3 Jul 2015Fundraising in Victoria
Organisations that conduct fundraising activities need to ensure they comply with Victoria’s fundraising laws, and if they conduct fundraising activities outside of the state of Victoria, then they must also comply with the different…
Posted on 3 May 2015Buying a New Franchise? Top Tips
Franchising continues to boom – understandably, being the purchase of a ready-to-go business system, with backup support and an established product, name and logo. But franchises have a dark side too. Requiring a large…
Posted on 4 Jul 2014Supplying Goods and Services on Credit
Business proprietors often agree to trade with their clients and customers where “credit terms” are the norm. Businesses in so doing need to ensure that their documentation is adequate. Terms of Trade When contracting…
Posted on 4 Jul 2014Small Business. Appropriate Legal Structure
When setting up a new business or considering a restructure, important considerations as to the type of structure, how assets are to be held, how the business is to be conducted, and how personal…