Bucket vs Banker: How the right company structure can supercharge your family wealth strategy
Two strategic tools, the ‘bucket company’ and the ‘banker company’. Both strategies offer high-net-worth families a way to cap tax exposure, preserve capital, and support long-term intergenerational planning.
Being a director of a family farm: it’s more than a title
In Australian farming communities, family means everything. It’s not unusual to see surnames etched into gates, signposts, and silos, each a tribute to generations of hard work. But behind the name on the gate, the way a business is legally structured can make or break a legacy. And one seemingly harmless paperwork decision can lead […]
Building your business’s legal backbone: The key legal documents that will keep your business standing strong
Starting and running a business successfully requires more than just a great idea and a solid business plan; it also requires a strong legal foundation. Without key legal documents in place, even the most promising business can face unnecessary risks, disputes, or even shutdowns.
Unlawful termination – what employers need to know
The recent case brought by reporter Antoinette Lattouf against the ABC highlights the risk to employers of mishandling dismissals, especially where protected attributes, such as political opinion, are in play. These days, employers are expected to be more than just providers of work and income. Stakeholders will often demand that a business embodies certain values […]
Profit sharing without equity: rewarding staff without giving away your business
If you are a business owner looking to reward loyal staff and align incentives, but not ready to part with equity, a profit-sharing arrangement might be the answer.
Cracking Division 7A: how to access company profits without triggering a tax bomb
Does this sound like you? You run a successful family-owned business through a private company. Over the years, your company has accumulated profits that could help fund personal investments or assist family members. Like many SME owners, you see no harm in accessing these profits informally. After all, it’s your business, right?
In financial distress? What business owners need to know about Small Business Restructuring
When you’re facing mounting debts, overdue tax, or pressure from creditors, it’s easy to feel like the walls are closing in. For many small business owners, the fear of losing everything—your business, your reputation, your ability to keep trading—is paralysing.
However, you may have more options than you realise.
Don’t get stuck in the cold: negotiating maintenance in your retail lease
Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.
Family business: is your structure helping, or hurting your future?
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A guide to crowdfunding for businesses
Crowdsourced funding (CSF) has transformed the way businesses raise capital. Whether you are a startup, an established business, or a social enterprise, crowdfunding provides a way to secure funding directly from the public while building community support. However, CSF comes with legal and regulatory requirements, and businesses must carefully navigate these obligations to ensure compliance and protect investors.