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How do Guarantees work?

Often, when applying for an unsecured small business loan, you are required to provide a personal guarantee of the loan, either in full or part.A personal guarantee is unsecured, which means it is an amount not tied to any specific asset such as your...


What is required under the SPAM Act

The Spam Act 2003 prohibits the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages with an Australian link. What does this mean? Effectively, any message you send that was sent from anywhere Australia-wide or where you request that an...


What steps to take when selling your franchise

When you’ve made the decision to sell your franchise, there are several important steps to take so that you get the price you want and the transaction runs smoothly.(1) First things first, read the franchise agreement and get a good understanding of...


Trademarks

You come up with awesome ideas, so it’s important to protect them. Trademarking your business name, product name, tagline or logo is important as they are some of your most valuable business assets. The process takes around 7 months, so the sooner...


Pitching to Investors

Planning on pitching to investors? WAIT! Do your own due diligence first. This article will talk you though the top 10 risks to watch for including:1. Structuring 2. Intellectual Property 3. Contractors & Supplier4. Employees 5. Joint Ventures...


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