Entering into commercial arrangements can be a difficult thing to do. For many start ups, the time and cost involved in obtaining formal binding agreements at an early stage is considered is considered prohibitive – and something that can be done down the track once the business is established.
We take much of the guess work out of those agreements, and we have the expertise and the experience to understand our clients' businesses and goals and ensure that everyone has an understanding of what is to be agreed – and the possible consequences if agreement cannot be reached.
Knowing what is being agreed and what the consequences may be.
There is a myriad of rules and regulations that may impose obligations on particular parties involved in particular businesses. We can identify the relevant rules and ensure all parties are familiar with them.
Some relevant information is available at the following external sites:
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The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission https://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/information-for/small-business
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The Queensland Office of Fair Trading https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/business-advice-rights-and-responsibilities/
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The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (formerly the Queensland Building Services Authority) https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/
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Australian Government Business http://www.business.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
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Customs and Border Control https://www.border.gov.au/Busi
