Business Know How

Navigating 2025 Legal Reforms: Key Updates for Australian Small Businesses In this episode of Business Know How, Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses, host Melissa Bush discusses the significant legal changes affecting small businesses in 2025 and beyond. Key topics include the criminalization of wage theft, employees' right to disconnect, employment reclassification deadlines, casua...

Navigating Business Legalities: Lessons from Steve's Journey In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush provides practical legal insights for Australian businesses, drawing on the experiences of Steve Hart. Melissa emphasizes the importance of formalizing business relationships, conducting due diligence for branding, handling cease and desist letters properly, carefully reviewing comm...

Mastering Business Legally: Insights with Steve Hart In this episode of Business Know How, Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses, host Melissa Bush interviews her long-time friend and entrepreneur, Steve Hart. With a rich history in various business ventures, Steve shares his journey from running a music school to owning a cafe, and his current roles in journalism and the entertainmen...

Mastering Lease Disputes: Key Legal Insights for Australian Businesses In this episode of 'Business Know How: Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses,' host Melissa Bush tackles critical legal issues surrounding lease disputes. Drawing on real-world cases, including Maroubra Pool Cafe Proprietary Limited vs. Remon Proprietary Limited, and Shimon Proprietary Limited vs. Park Proprietary...

Understanding Director's Duties: Essential Legal Insights for Australian Business Owners In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush breaks down the legal obligations of company directors under Australian law. Melissa, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, explains who qualifies as a director, including legal, de facto, and shadow directors, and why it matters. She covers...

In this episode of 'Business Know How,' host Melissa Bush, a lawyer with over 30 years of experience, dives into the crucial topic of debt recovery for small businesses. Melissa outlines essential strategies for recovering unpaid debts, including initial follow-ups, reminder letters, and the escalation to formal legal action. She also emphasizes the importance of knowing your customer, conducting...

Understanding Personal Guarantees for Company Directors: Lessons from the TW Timber Case In this episode of Business Knowhow, host Melissa Bush, a lawyer with over 30 years of experience, discusses the intricacies of personal guarantees for company directors. Using the recent court case TW Timber Treatment Proprietary Limited vs. Giddings as an example, she highlights the risks directors face when...

Protecting Your Business Brand: Legal Essentials for Australian Entrepreneurs In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, provides practical legal insights into branding for Australian businesses. From choosing a unique business name and logo to registering trademarks with IP Australia, Melissa covers the essential steps to legally p...

Navigating Business Structures and Legal Considerations for Australian Businesses In this episode of Business Know How Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses, host Melissa Bush explores the complexities of transitioning from a sole trader to a company structure, focusing on the journey and decisions of a business owner named Natalie. Key topics include the benefits of incorporation, su...

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Business with Studio Sydney Group: In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush, an accomplished lawyer, delves into the business journey of Natalie Hennessy, founder of the Studio Sydney Group. Hennessy shares her motivations for starting the business, the critical steps taken to turn her vision into reality, and the legal aspects she had to navigate,...

Understanding and Navigating Standard Form Contracts for Australian Businesses In this episode of 'Business Know How, Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses,' host Melissa Bush discusses standard form contracts, common in business-to-business relationships. She highlights their efficiency and risks, particularly unfair terms favoring the more powerful party. Melissa explains the 2023 r...

Understanding Employment Types and Legal Obligations for Australian Businesses In this episode of Business Know How, Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses, host Melissa Bush breaks down the complexities of engaging staff legally and effectively. With over 30 years of legal experience, Melissa offers practical guidance on the different employment types—casual, part-time, and full-time—...

Navigating the Purchase of an Existing Business: Key Legal Insights In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush provides a comprehensive guide to buying an existing business in Australia. She discusses the critical steps involved, such as understanding what you're buying, the difference between asset sales and share sales, and what should be included in the business sale contract. Meli...

Mastering Business Success with George Zenon: From Sales Strategies to Overcoming Common Pitfalls In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush is joined by multi-award-winning business coach George Zenon. They delve into the biggest mistakes business owners make, strategies for overcoming early fears and roadblocks, and essential techniques to ensure business success. George shares insi...

Navigating Commercial Leasing for Australian Businesses In this episode of 'Business Know How: Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses,' host Melissa Bush, a lawyer with over 30 years of experience, delves into the complexities of securing a lease for your business premises. Melissa discusses essential considerations such as choosing the right location, negotiating lease terms, and unde...

Mastering Business Contracts: Key Principles for Australian Businesses In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush, a seasoned lawyer with 30 years of experience, breaks down the essential elements of contracts for Australian businesses. Melissa discusses critical components such as offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, legal capacity, and genuine conse...

Understanding Business Structures: A Guide for Australian Entrepreneurs In this episode of Business Know How, host Melissa Bush, with her over 30 years of legal experience, offers practical insights into the legal side of running a business in Australia. The focus is on the importance of choosing the right business structure, including sole trader, partnership, company, and trust, and their implic...

In the inaugural episode of 'Business Know How: Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses,' host Melissa Bush, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, introduces the podcast aimed at simplifying the legal complexities involved in running a business. Melissa shares her background and the inspiration behind the podcast, emphasizing the importance of early legal knowledge to prev...

Attention small business owners. Launching on the 5th of February 2025, Business Know How is your new go to podcast for information about business law in Australia. From employment arrangements to navigating contracts and protecting your intellectual property, we're here to help you. We'll help you understand the legal basics of running your small business. Designed for cafes, family enterprises,...