Articles by Ashton Sesel

July 15, 2025

Vendor Due Diligence When Selling a Business

When selling your business, it is vital to get your business into the best position...

July 15, 2025

What Due Diligence Do I Need to Conduct When Purchasing a Business?

When purchasing a business, you must undertake due diligence. Due diligence refers to investigating the...

March 13, 2025

ESS Tax Concessions

In March 2022, the government announced reforms to make it easier for businesses to utilise...

January 13, 2025

What Are the Requirements for Shareholder Meetings in Proprietary Companies?

Running a proprietary company involves convening meetings with company directors and shareholders. Notably, shareholder meetings...

November 6, 2024

Three Documents You Need When Raising Capital

Are you a small business with a great idea looking to secure funds to help...

November 6, 2024

Capital Raising: When Is a Prospectus Required?

Private companies cannot offer securities like shares or options unless they first lodge a disclosure...

April 23, 2024

Offering Options to Your Contractors and Advisors Under Your ESOP

As a startup, you might struggle to attract and retain key talent if you are...

March 19, 2024

What are the Key Similarities and Differences Between a SAFE and a Convertible Note?

It has become increasingly common for Australian startups to raise capital through the use of...

February 29, 2024

What Are My Duties as a Company Director?

As a director, you have the opportunity to govern on behalf of a company and...

February 14, 2024

Can I Force a Shareholder to Sell Their Shares?

As a business owner, you may need to force a shareholder to sell their shares....