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Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for australian businesses.
Buying A Shelf Company In Australia: Key Legal Risks
If you’re trying to get a business off the ground quickly, you might have come across the term shelf companies. They’re often marketed as a shortcut to “having a company ready to...
30 March 2026
Asset Sale: Key Legal Steps For Australian Businesses
If you’re buying, selling, or restructuring a business in Australia, you’ll almost certainly come across the phrase asset sale (or “sale of assets”). On paper, a sale of assets can sound straightforward:...
28 March 2026
Chattels Vs Fixtures In Business Sales And Leases
When you buy, sell, or lease a business, you’re not just dealing with “a venue” or “a shop” - you’re dealing with a mix of physical items. Some of those items are...
22 March 2026
Mergers And Acquisitions For Startups And SMEs: Due Diligence And Checklist
Mergers and acquisition (often shortened to “M&A”) can be one of the fastest ways to scale your startup, enter a new market, acquire a competitor’s customers, or bring in a strategic partner....
19 March 2026
What Is a Bill of Sale? Buying and Selling Business Assets in Australia
Buying or selling business assets can be exciting - it might be the new fit-out that gets your café ready for launch, a second-hand vehicle for your mobile service business, or equipment...
17 March 2026
Legal Due Diligence Checklist For Buying A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can feel like a shortcut to growth. You’re stepping into established revenue, existing customers, supplier relationships, and (hopefully) a system that already works. But the part that catches...
12 March 2026
How To Get Your Company Acquired: Legal Steps For Australian Startups & SMEs
If you’re building a startup or SME, an acquisition can feel like the “end goal” - a big milestone that validates years of hard work and (hopefully) delivers a great financial outcome....
10 March 2026
Novation: Definition And How It Works For Australian Businesses
If your business is changing suppliers, restructuring a group of companies, selling part of the business, or taking over an existing customer contract, you might hear the term “novation” thrown around. It...
8 March 2026
Goodwill Meaning: What It Is, How It’s Valued, And Why It Matters
If you’ve ever thought about buying a business, selling your business, bringing on an investor, or even just understanding what your business is really “worth”, you’ve probably come across the term goodwill...
2 March 2026
Business Sale Contract Template QLD: Key Terms For Buyers And Sellers
Buying or selling a business in Queensland can be an exciting milestone. For a seller, it’s the payoff for years of work. For a buyer, it’s a chance to step into an...
2 March 2026
How To Transfer A Liquor Licence In NSW (Step-By-Step For Businesses)
If you’re buying, selling, or restructuring a hospitality business in New South Wales, the liquor licence can be one of the biggest “make or break” issues in the deal. A smooth liquor...
2 March 2026
Sale Of A Going Concern: Legal Steps For Australian Business Owners
Selling your business is a big milestone. If you’ve spent years building customer relationships, refining systems, and getting your operations running smoothly, it makes sense to want the sale process to be...
27 February 2026
Tag-Along Rights In Australia: A Guide For Founders And Investors
What Are Tag Along Rights (And When Do They Apply)? Tag along rights are contractual rights that allow minority shareholders to “tag along” in a sale of shares by a majority (or...
25 February 2026
Mergers And Acquisitions: What Startups And Small Businesses Need To Know
Mergers and acquisitions (often shortened to “M&A”) can feel like something that only happens to big corporates. But if you’re running a startup or small business in Australia, M&A can be a...
23 February 2026
Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyer For Australian Startups And SMEs
If you’re growing a startup or running an SME, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually face an “M&A moment” - buying a competitor, selling your business, combining with a partner, or bringing...
22 February 2026
Vendor Due Diligence For Selling, Merging Or Partnering
If you’re thinking about selling your business, merging with another business, or bringing in a strategic partner, you’ve probably been told “you’ll need to do due diligence”. Most business owners expect the...
21 February 2026
How To Raise Finance To Buy A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can be one of the fastest ways to grow. Instead of building from scratch, you’re stepping into an operation that may already have customers, staff, systems, suppliers and...
20 February 2026
Buying A Business In Australia: Legal Checklist For Small Businesses
What Does “Buying A Business” Actually Mean In Australia? When people talk about “buying a business”, they often mean different things. In Australia, the sale usually happens in one of two ways:...
19 February 2026
When To Hire A Business Acquisition Lawyer For Your Small Business Or Startup
Buying a business can be an exciting shortcut to growth. Instead of building from scratch, you might be stepping into existing customers, systems, staff, intellectual property (IP), supplier relationships, and brand goodwill....
11 February 2026
Sell a Business in Tasmania: Legal Guide for Buyers and Sellers
Selling (or buying) a small business is a big milestone. It can also feel surprisingly complex once you move past the handshake stage and into the paperwork. If you’re dealing with a...
10 February 2026
How To Read And Use A Current Company Extract In Australia
If you’re running a company (or dealing with one), there’s a good chance you’ll be asked for a current company extract at some point - by a bank, an investor, a supplier,...
10 February 2026
Goodwill Definition: Selling, Protecting And Transferring Goodwill
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably heard the word “goodwill” used in a few different ways - by accountants, brokers, buyers, and lawyers. Sometimes it sounds like an abstract idea...
9 February 2026
Seller Financing: Legal Tips For Business Buyers And Sellers
Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest commercial decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. Sometimes the deal isn’t just about the price - it’s about how that...
7 February 2026
Business Sale Contract: Key Clauses, Negotiation Tips & Common Pitfalls
Buying or selling a small business is exciting - but it can also feel like you’re stepping into a paperwork minefield. At the centre of the deal is the business sale contract...
5 February 2026
Small Business Sale Agreement PDF: Key Terms For Australian Owners
Buying or selling a business is one of those milestone moments that can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. On the one hand, it’s the chance to cash out on years of...
3 February 2026
Deed Of Novation: What It Is And When To Use It
If you run a business long enough, you’ll eventually hit a moment where a contract needs to change hands. Maybe you’re selling your business and the buyer needs to step into your...
3 February 2026
Novation vs Assignment: Key Differences Under Australian Contract Law
If your business is growing (or pivoting), there’s a good chance you’ll need to move contracts around at some point. Maybe you’re restructuring your group, bringing in an investor, selling part of...
1 February 2026
Business Sale Lawyer: What To Know Before Selling Your Australian Small Business
Selling your small business can feel like a huge milestone - and it is. For many business owners, it’s the moment where years of hard work finally turn into a tangible outcome...
31 January 2026
Vendor Financing Explained: How It Works When Buying Or Selling A Business
If you’re buying or selling a small business, finance is often the make-or-break issue. Sometimes the buyer has the skills, experience and motivation to run the business - but can’t (yet) get...
30 January 2026
Business Purchase Lawyer Guide For Buying A Business In Australia
Buying an existing business can feel like the “fast track” to growth. You’re stepping into a brand, customer base, systems, suppliers, and (hopefully) a proven profit model - instead of building everything...
24 January 2026
How To Sell Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide For Owners
Deciding to sell your business can be a big moment - sometimes it’s a proud “we’ve built something valuable” milestone, and sometimes it’s a practical decision to move on, reduce risk, or...
22 January 2026
Business Loan To Buy A Company: Legal Checklist And Key Documents
Buying an existing business can feel like the “shortcut” to entrepreneurship - you’re stepping into something that already has customers, systems, suppliers and (hopefully) cash flow. But if you’re planning to use...
21 January 2026
How To Transfer a Business Name in Australia: Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re buying or selling a small business, changing your business structure, or bringing in a new owner, one task tends to sit at the top of the admin list: figuring out...
21 January 2026
How To Sell Your Business In Australia: Legal Checklist
Selling your business can be one of the biggest decisions you make as a small business owner. It can also be one of the most rewarding - whether you’re ready to retire,...
21 January 2026
Buying A Business In Sydney: Legal Checklist For Small Business Sales
Searching for businesses for sale in Sydney can feel like you’ve unlocked a shortcut into business ownership. Instead of building from scratch, you’re stepping into something that already has customers, suppliers, systems,...
18 January 2026
How To Transfer A Trade Mark (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling a business, bringing on an investor, restructuring your group, or even just cleaning up who “owns” what in your brand can all lead to the same practical question: how...
13 January 2026
Buying A Business In An Asset Sale (2026 Updated)
Buying an existing business can be an exciting shortcut to revenue, customers, and systems you don’t have to build from scratch. But when you’re buying a business in an asset sale ,...
13 January 2026
What Is An Endorsement Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re teaming up with a public figure, athlete, influencer, creator, or industry expert to promote your brand, an endorsement can be an amazing growth lever. It can also be a legal...
11 January 2026M&A Lawyers: How They Help You Buy or Sell a Business in Australia
Thinking about buying a business, selling your company or merging with a competitor? For many small business owners, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be the quickest way to grow, exit, or reset...
10 January 2026
Is Poaching Clients Illegal in Australia?
Competition is healthy - but there’s a line between winning new business and unlawfully poaching clients. As a small business owner, you might worry about a former employee soliciting your customers, or...
10 January 2026
Assignment Clause In Contracts: What It Means
Dealing with customers, suppliers, or partners often means signing contracts. Hidden in those contracts is a small line that can have a big impact on your business when things change: the assignment...
8 January 2026
How To Assign a Commercial Lease to Another Tenant in Australia
Thinking about transferring your lease to another tenant because you’re selling your business, relocating, or restructuring? You’re not alone. Moving on from a premises is a normal part of business growth. The...
8 January 2026
Key Things to Check Before Buying a Business in Australia
Buying an existing business can be a smart way to grow faster, step into an established customer base, and avoid starting from zero. But it’s also a big commitment. The numbers, contracts,...
8 January 2026
Release Letter vs Deed: When Each Is Best in Australia
Ending a contract or resolving a dispute is often easiest when everything is put in writing - clearly, fairly and finally. That’s where a release letter comes in. It can help you...
7 January 2026
What The NSW Budget Means For Small Business (2026 Updated)
Every year, the NSW Budget can feel like a mix of “good news, more paperwork, and a few surprises.” If you run a small business, you’re usually not reading the Budget for...
7 January 2026Vendor Finance Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling a business is a big move. For many Australian small business owners, the sticking point isn’t the opportunity - it’s the funding. That’s where vendor finance can come in....
6 January 2026
Employee Entitlements On The Sale Of A Business In Australia
Selling your business is a big milestone. Among the price, assets and handover plan, one area you can’t afford to overlook is what happens to your employees and their entitlements. Handled well,...
6 January 2026
A Guide To The Sale Of Goods Act (NSW) - 2021 (Updated 2026)
If you sell products in New South Wales (or buy stock from NSW suppliers), you’ve probably come across disputes that sound like this: “The goods weren’t what I ordered.” “They were defective,...
5 January 2026
Checklist For Selling Your Business In Australia (2026 Updated)
Selling your business can be a huge milestone. For some owners, it’s a chance to cash in years of hard work. For others, it’s a strategic move to start something new, reduce...
4 January 2026
Sale of Assets in Australia: Legal Essentials
Thinking about selling part of your business - equipment, stock, customer contracts, or even the brand - without handing over the entire company? A sale of assets can be a flexible way...
4 January 2026
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