Articles by Emma Jervis

January 31, 2024

What Can I Do if an Employee is Not Showing Up For Work?

As a small business owner, when an employee consistently fails to show up for work,...

September 27, 2023

Sydney Court Agents – what should I be looking for?

If you’re an interstate or country lawyer running proceedings in the Sydney Courts, you’ll know...

May 25, 2023

13 Key Considerations When Franchising Internationally

Your franchise business is performing well in Australia; you’ve cultivated a loyal following, expanded quicker...

March 22, 2023

How Important Is The System of Compliance In Franchising?

The idea behind a franchise system is to build up a brand and then allow...

March 22, 2023

What should I look out for when I’m buying a restaurant?

Buying a restaurant is many people’s dream. When that dream is realised, however, some people...

March 22, 2023

4 Ways To Resolve A Conflict With Your Franchisor

Have you purchased a franchise recently? Has your relationship with your franchisor broken down lately?...

March 10, 2023

Unfair Contract Terms provisions will soon extend to Small Businesses

On March 20 2015, the Small Business Minister, Bruce Billson, along the Prime Minister announced...

February 22, 2023

Do I need legal advice if my franchisor becomes bankrupt?

What should you do if your franchisor goes broke? This is a very real fear...

November 28, 2022

Why You Need a Licence Agreement for Your Intellectual Property

A company’s intellectual property, from its logo to its slogan, right down to the systems...

August 29, 2022

2022 Court Cases Provide Warnings to Franchisors

Several big players in the Australian franchising sector are facing court proceedings this year. These...