Industry and business specific information
Social Media Reviews and Your Business
There is conventional wisdom in the business community that social media is an opportunity to expand the broad canvas of advertising media for a business. Certainly, it is a valid channel of communication, but it is not without risks. The most obvious risk is, some...
Things Your Lawyer Wishes You Knew: Buying a Franchise
There are many reasons why people prefer to buy into a franchise, as opposed to starting an independent business. One of the reasons is that franchisees often feel more secure with a developed and tried model. This may result in franchisees letting their guard down...
Things Your Lawyer Wishes You Knew: Logo Design
Now, we know what you’re thinking, “What do lawyers know about designing a logo!??”. To be honest, not much at all! Most of us really did miss out on the ‘creativity gene’. However, if you are trying to build your brand and are wanting to use your logo to distinguish...
Turning your Business Name into a Trade Mark
Starting a business can be a daunting, yet exciting, experience. For many new business owners, finding the right business name is one of the most important components of the business brand. Many hours can go into ensuring the name is ‘just right’ for your product or...
Negotiations in Unfair Dismissal Proceedings
Applicants and respondents in unfair dismissal matters often experience emotional attachment to their case. A desire for ‘justice’ often drives parties to act out their emotions throughout proceedings, particularly in negotiations. Parties will feel they have either...
Legal changes for retail shop owners
Landlords and tenants of retail shop leases should be aware of recent changes to legislation. The changes could impact new tenancies, as well as existing tenancies where the parties are exercising an option to renew the lease. Some of the key changes to the...