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15 Sep 2011
Leases: Don’t Get Caught Out
Some Key Lease Terms To Consider. When buying a business with a lease in place, some of the key terms to consider are: Can the premises...
15 Sep 2011
Lessor’s Consent on Lease Assignment: Making a Good Impression
When buying a business, it is important to start on the right foot with the landlord. A business operated from leased premises cannot be...
15 Sep 2011
Effect of Commencing Trial Period or Seller’s Tuition
Commencing the buyer’s trial period or the seller’s tuition waives the buyer’s rights under the finance, lease and financial due diligence..
15 Sep 2011
Customer & Supplier Contracts
Seal the deal. In an ideal world contracts would not be necessary, but in the real world not having them can be disastrous. Here we exp...
15 Sep 2011
Can a Non-resident Buy a Business in Australia?
Can a non-resident purchase and operate a business in Australia? A non-resident of Australia can purchase a business (excluding real proper.
15 Sep 2011
Buying a Business – How Much Deposit?
How much deposit should I pay for a business? The short answer is that it depends. The amount of deposit ultimately paid will be a factor...
15 Sep 2011
Trial Periods & Business Sales
Trial Periods & Business Sales: Don’t Bet the House On It. A trial of a business involves the buyer being permitted to attend at the busi...
15 Sep 2011
Superannuation and Business Sales
When selling a business, is superannuation apportioned between the buyer of the business and the seller like other accrued entitlements...
15 Sep 2011
Employee Entitlements & Selling a Business
When a business is sold, the issue of paying out or transferring accrued employee entitlements of those employees transferring with the...
15 Sep 2011
Business Sale Contracts: The Basics
Here are the basics When buying a business, the business sale contract is a critical part of the transaction. This is...
15 Sep 2011
Retail Leases: A General Overview
A lease provides a written record of the terms and conditions for the occupancy of the property by the tenant with...
15 Sep 2011
Restraint Clauses in Business Sales
Restraint Clauses: When Buying a Business The REIQ contract provides a restraint by geographic area and time only...
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