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An ESOP lets your first employees share in the company's growth without taking control. Here is how to set one up, keep the startup tax concession and meet the offer rules.
A convertible note lets you raise now and price the company later. Here is how notes convert, what the discount and cap really cost you, and the rules for raising lawfully.
Many UK businesses have to pay an annual data protection fee to the ICO, even though there is no registration form. Here is who pays, who is exempt, and what a missed payment costs.
Most startups under $3 million turnover are not legally required to have a privacy policy in Australia, but key exceptions apply. Here is how to check.
The Full Federal Court found five Aldi MAMIA packs infringed copyright in the BELLIES snack packaging. What it means for brand owners and founders who benchmark competitors.
Misdirected emails, lost laptops and buggy code can all trigger a duty to report to the ICO. Here's how to work out if this is one of them, and what to do next.
Paying a developer does not mean you own the code. Here is what a software development agreement needs to cover, from IP assignment to acceptance testing to liability.
A shareholders agreement fills the gaps a standard constitution leaves open for co-founders. Here is what it covers, what happens without one, and when to put it in place.
NDAs are handed around constantly, and often signed without much thought. Here is when you need one, what it should cover, what happens if it's breached, and what it costs.
The moment you start explaining your idea to a developer, contractor or agency, you are disclosing confidential information. Here is why you need an NDA ready before that call, not after it.
A plain-English guide to seed financing for Australian founders - convertible notes, SAFEs, preference shares, disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act, and how to choose the right structure for your round.
A distributor sends you a 35-page agreement. You have never negotiated one before. This guide covers what distribution agreements actually do, how they are structured, what each clause means commercially, and where founders most commonly get into trouble.