Did you know the Australian Government has an online legal help guide? The guide has been prepared for Australian small business owners to assist them in gaining a broad understanding of legal issues they may encounter. It provides clear, plain English advice on a number of topics, including,
- Business structures
- Buying and selling businesses
- Entering into loan agreements
- Recovering debts
- E-commerce and doing business on the Internet
- Employment agreements
The information has been specially tailored for Australian small and medium sized businesses. The website also includes relevant State and Territory Legal Links to help you access information and support close to you. The legal help guide is part of the Department of Industry’s support for small business website which outlines a range of government services available including grant finder, advisor finder and checklists. This information cannot replace legal advice, but it provides a useful overview of the legal environmental in which small businesses operate.
