Buying or Selling a Business
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20 Oct 2022
A Buyer’s Guide – Protecting Intellectual Property in Business Sales
Intellectual property (IP) often represents a business’s most valuable asset. It is crucial for the continued...
23 Nov 2016
Retail Shop Business Sales: New Pre-Contract Lease Disclosure Requirement
From tomorrow, 25 November 2015, a seller of a business, connected to a Queensland retail shop lease, has new pre-contract disclosure req...
01 Jan 2016
Due Diligence. The Best Investment
Some aspects of a business are more valuable than others. There are some aspects that you simply can’t live without. For example, whilst an
05 Apr 2015
Franchise Agreements - Some things to consider
A franchise agreement is the legally binding contract between the owner of a company (the franchisor) and an...
28 Jan 2015
Business Assets – What’s Included?
Common Misunderstanding In my experience, business brokers (and subsequently sellers) are of the view that only the...
13 Jul 2014
To Exclude Or Not To Exclude Seller's Misrepresentation In Business Sales - Does It Really Matter?
Most claims against business brokers relate to misrepresentations to buyers concerning the level of income a business...
28 Jun 2014
Validity of Non-Compete Clauses in Business Sales: Serious Stuff
Legitimacy It is legitimate for a buyer of a business to protect its investment in goodwill by restraining the seller...
26 Jun 2014
GST (Supply of a Going Concern) and Business Sales: A Deeper Look
The Benefit Whether a sale is a “supply of a going concern” and therefore GST free impacts on every business sale. If...
25 Feb 2014
Employee Redundancy & Business Sales
Redundancy occurs when an employer no longer wishes the job an employee has been doing to be done by anyone, due...
14 Jan 2014
Protect Business Growth from Direct Attack by an Unsuspected Enemy
When handed the keys and security codes to its new business premises, a business buyer may be excused for feeling...
12 Nov 2013
Selling a Business
Selling your business? Transferring your business? Selling shares in a private company that owns your business?
20 Jun 2013
Q&A with Don Farquharson - Business Funding Options
With the tightening of lending in Australia in recent years, and its impact on business sales, Joe asked Don...
20 Jun 2013
Major Banks Showing Renewed Appetite To Lend To SMEs
Shane Dingley, Managing Director of Business Brokers Queensland and the Treasurer of the Australian Institute of...
11 Jun 2013
A Few Words On ... Trade Marks
We believe there is a misconception amongst business owners that registering a business name with ASIC provides them...
04 Jun 2013
Confidentiality Agreement - What you need to know
A confidentiality agreement is an agreement between two or more parties which is entered into when the parties wish...
04 Jun 2013
Agency Agreements - Some key points
An agency agreement is a contract which enables one party (the “agent”) to enter into subsequent agreements on behalf...
22 Apr 2013
Franchise Agreements – A Franchisee's 10 Point Checklist
Whether it’s a Subway franchise agreement, a Goodyear Autocare franchise agreement or a Clark Rubber franchise...
11 Apr 2013
Avoid Groupon Discounting The Value Of Your Business
It could be 65% off a five night, five star holiday in Phuket for $999 or 71% off a fresh seafood basket at a local...
22 Mar 2013
Buying a Rent Roll Business - The 3 Critical Things
Whilst buyers of a rent roll business will encounter similar issues to buying a real estate agency, there are some...
04 Mar 2013
A Practical Legal Guide to Buying A Business
This Guide is designed for use by buyers of businesses, business brokers and professional advisers when buying a business. The purpose...
01 Mar 2013
A Practical Legal Guide to Selling a Business
This Guide is designed for use by sellers of businesses, business brokers and professional advisers when selling a business. The purpose...
22 Feb 2013
Buying A Real Estate Agency - What To Look Out For
Whilst buying a real estate agency involves similar issues to other professional and semi-professional service...
01 Feb 2013
Don't Sign Deals Over Boozy Lunch - Capacity to Contract?
There are people in society who are unable to fully appreciate the implications of agreements entered into. As a...
01 Sep 2012
Compulsory Legal Disclosures When Selling a Business
In some States, the law requires that the buyer of a business be provided with certain information when entering into...
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