9 10, 2020
A trade mark is a registrable mark which provides the trade mark owner with exclusive rights to use the mark or sign. Typically, a trade mark can [...]
7 10, 2020
Recognising Illegal Phoenix Activity
Illegal phoenix activity occurs when a new company is created to continue the business of an existing company that has been deliberately liquidated to avoid paying outstanding [...]
28 09, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Proposed Insolvency Law Changes
On 24 September 2020, the Australian Federal Government announced a number of proposed major changes to insolvency law in support of small business impacted by COVID-19. This [...]
21 09, 2020
Directing an Employee to Take Annual Leave During the Pandemic
If your employer is experiencing a downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may ask you to take annual leave. Whether your employer can lawfully [...]
9 09, 2020
Why It Is Important for SME’s to Register Personal Property
When small and mid-size enterprises (SME’s) are started, business owners are often required to provide a substantial amount of their own money upfront for various expenses including [...]
28 08, 2020
Director Penalty Notice: What You Need to Know
If you are a current or former director of a company, and that company does not meet its GST, PAYG, super guarantee charge obligations or other liabilities [...]
19 08, 2020
A Guide to Insolvency Law for Individuals and SME’s
If an individual or a company is no longer able to pay their debts when they become due and payable it maybe insolvent. There are a number [...]
5 08, 2020
How to Ensure Your Superannuation Goes to the Right Person
Superannuation is generally not dealt with under your will as this money is held for you by the trustee of your super fund for your retirement. This [...]
23 07, 2020
JobKeeper 2.0: New Changes and Why Businesses Should Be Cautious
The Government recently announced an extension of the JobKeeper scheme which will continue to run till 28 March 2021 with a number of key changes. So, what [...]
16 07, 2020
Debt Recovery and COVID-19
Unrecovered debt can have a serious impact on the efficiency and the cash flow of a business. During these challenging times, it is important to be aware [...]