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Planting the seeds of success: how to future proof your business
During our recent trip to Vanuatu, as we dodged potholes and chickens in the back of a bus from Port Vila to Blue Lagoon, Lawrence our driver shared his wisdom with us.
Lawrence explained how in Vanuatu parents often plant sandalwood trees for their children when they are born. It can take over 20 to 30 years until the tree is ready to harvest, by which time it is precious (up to 1 million vatu per tree), the most precious non-timber forest product for its oil and wood.*
The strategic investment is deeply symbolic of building a business. It got me thinking about planting the seeds of success in my small business and how I am building a strategic future for my retirement and my son as he grows into adulthood with that business.
The 2024 Small Business Growth Support Guide
Navigating small business ownership can be challenging whether you’re brand new to it or you’ve been running your business for years. One thing is certain - there is always something to learn! In business learning from our mistakes can often be costly, draining and take you further away from what you’d prefer to be spending money and time on.
Free legal templates: 5 ways they can land you in hot water
Free legal templates are appealing when you need to protect your business, your IP and yourself and when you can’t afford to pay thousands of dollars for a lawyer to draft you a bespoke solution. It’s completely understandable and we have all been there.
Small business owners: Why you needed a privacy policy yesterday
If you are a small business owner, you may not be aware that there have been some significant changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act), with more likely coming, that you should know about and act on.
You’re busy and unless you’re a privacy enthusiast, this topic can be a bit of a snooze fest.
Online course or program refund policies: What you need to know
What happens when someone who has bought your online course or program wants a refund? Do you have to provide it?
With the cost of living increases already taking effect, it is anticipated that requests for refunds for online courses and online programs/training will become more common.
Referral Partner Programs & Introduction Fees - What you need to know
Working as a lawyer in the online business space, it’s not uncommon for me to see small business owners looking to create relationships with complementary businesses to refer clients to them and help them source clients.
It is something we see quite frequently with business owners who might have their own program or course they are selling.
Professional Services: It’s time for a digital product strategy
Over the last twelve months, I’ve had a number of people tell me that they started their business during the pandemic or found they had to move their traditionally offline business, online. These clients, who are in professional services and also professional support services, have said they have adapted and over time discovered it to be convenient for them,
Employing a Casual Employee: What are their entitlements?
Congratulations, you’ve made the decision that it's time to employ a casual employee. While this can be an exciting period of growth for your business, and a time when you can look to offload some tasks on your to-do list, it can also be a confusing time getting your head around the legal ins and outs of how you can go about employing a casual employee the right way.