It’s already November, and Christmas—and the end of 2024—will be here before you know it! To help you navigate the year-end rush and enter 2025 with confidence, here are 12 ways to ensure a smooth transition:

As we celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics, we are reflecting back on how some of our own Aussie stars have branched out to start their own businesses. Many Australian Olympians have shown that the skills and mindset cultivated through sports can translate into successful business ventures. Here are some lessons we can learn from their journeys.

As of 1 July 2024, a number of significant legal changes have come into effect in Australia, impacting various aspects of business operations. As experts in business and commercial law, specialising in franchising, we provide an overview of some of these changes, their implications, and actionable advice for businesses to ensure compliance and leverage new opportunities.

In today's fast-paced world, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in our children is more crucial than ever. As school holidays approach, it's an opportune time for parents to ignite that spark of innovation and business acumen within their kids. By incorporating hands-on activities, imparting financial literacy, and encouraging problem-solving and creativity, parents can set their children on the path to entrepreneurial success from an early age.

In the world of artistic vision meeting commercial prowess, few have orchestrated their ascent to stardom as masterfully as Taylor Swift. Beyond the catchy tunes and glittering stage persona lies a fascinating narrative of legal strategies that have not only shielded her artistry but also propelled her to the upper echelons of the music industry - even helping her become the first billionaire solely from music and music-related earnings.

Welcome to the Business Sale Preparation Worksheet. As an experienced business advisor, we here at Advantage Partners Lawyers are here to guide you through the steps to ensure a successful sale of your business.

Embarking on the journey of selecting the perfect exit strategy is a defining moment for any business owner – whether you're steering a start-up or an established enterprise. This pivotal decision involves a delicate balance of financial foresight, personal aspirations, and overarching business objectives. Today, we're not only exploring some tried-and-true exit strategies but also providing a few insights into their unique dynamics to empower business owners contemplating their next steps.

This checklist for buyers will make the selling process a breeze!

It’s November and it will be Christmas and the end of the year before you know it! So here are 12 ways you can help prepare your business for the craziness of the end of the year to ensure a smooth and successful transition into 2024.

In a recent development, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has announced his decision to step down as chairman of News Corp and Fox Corporation, marking the conclusion of his tenure at the helm of the media conglomerate. This paves the way for his eldest son, Lachlan, to assume the role of chairman at both companies.

Drawing parallels with the popular TV series "Succession," it's evident how such transitions can become intricate. Therefore, we've compiled a set of a few of the essential considerations for family-run enterprises, whether they are large multinational corporations or smaller businesses, to keep in mind when contemplating a change in leadership.

If you haven't already, you need to review your standard form contracts - as from 9th November 2023, big changes happen where it may be illegal to have an unfair term in your standard form contracts!

For those that reviewed their contracts a few years ago for unfair terms, this is not enough as the above illegality change and court interpretations since the unfair terms laws first came out have arguably made the approach to these terms very different.

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, customer satisfaction is paramount. A well-structured refund policy that goes beyond mere administrative obligations is a crucial component that can enhance customer experience and safeguard your business's reputation.

In today's interconnected world, data privacy has taken centre stage, making a well-crafted privacy policy more than just a legal requirement – it's a strategic asset that can set your business apart. Due to this, a meticulously designed privacy policy for your business is essential. There are many risks involved if you neglect a privacy policy, but a carefully crafted one can transform your business, attracting customers and enhancing its credibility.

Trademark protection is vital for preserving a brand's distinctiveness and preventing generic use/generalisation. Recent USA legal disputes, such as the ongoing Taco Bell and Taco John's case, serve as a good reminder for businesses to regularly review and reassess how they use and protect their trademarks.

Starting a business with family or friends may seem like a great idea. After all, you already have a strong relationship with these people, know and trust them implicitly. However, it's important to remember that businesses can be complex, personal circumstances can change, and people may have had different views on what each understood was the path/responsibilities. So when disagreements arise things can get very messy quickly with once-strong relationships damaged.

As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, it's crucial for businesses to take time out now to reflect on their performance over the last year, review and ensure compliance with their legal and financial obligations, and to put in place strategies for continued success.

At Advantage Partners Lawyers, we understand the importance of leveraging this period to protect and maximise your business's potential for a successful new financial year. In this article, we provide a few practical insights, strategies, and tips to empower you to take action.

EOFY, or end of financial year, is an important time for businesses to prepare for. Here are some steps you can take to prepare your business for EOFY.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently announced its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2023-24. While Cartel conduct, anti-competitive conduct, product safety, vulnerable/disadvantaged consumers, and first nation matters will always be a priority, a particular focus is also on consumer and competition issues in essential services, environmental claims and sustainability, scam detection, unfair terms, the digital economy, financial services, and other critical areas.