Talking Law

In this episode, Joshua Taylor (Managing Director of Taylor Insolvency) and our host Joanna Oakey talk about what you need to do when you or your clients find their business in financial distress. Josh shares a number of real anecdotes and lessons learned from them. Joshua’s company, Taylor Insolvency, helps stakeholders in the insolvency process — from Directors to Individuals, Accountants, Solic...

In this episode, we talk to Rod Hore from HHMC Global about using shares as a talent retention strategy in professional service businesses. We examine what exactly makes shares great for retaining talents, how to set this up for your organisation, and the impacts of having your employees hold shares. We also dig into other alternative strategies you can use besides giving employees shares of the c...

In this episode, we talk about proof of use of trademarks in the United States. Aspect Legal’s very own Robyn Purdy is on board to tackle this subject and the things about it that businesses usually get wrong.

In today’s podcast, we have Paolo Lencioni from APL Accountants on board to talk all about the common issues that occur when you’re starting or joining a vet business with a partner, and how to deal with those.

In this episode, we talk to Michelle Tayler of Marketing Practices about branding and brand protection, and why they are important in safeguarding your business. We also discuss branding from different perspectives: the marketing perspective and the legal perspective.

In this episode, we talk about shareholders’ agreements and why we need to use them. We have on board Aspect Legal’s very own Claire Bibby to talk about the importance of having shareholders’ agreements, some of the most common issues that we've seen around them, and the most important things to consider in their use.

Does intellectual property form a large part of the value in your organisation (or perhaps in an acquisition target you are considering)? In this episode, we talk about tips and traps in IP ownership. And in particular, how to establish who actually owns the intellectual property in your organization. Joining us today is Aspect Legal’s very own Special Counsel, Robyn Purdy to talk about this impor...

In this episode, we talk to multiple business awardee and Author of ONE LIFE - How to have the life of your dreams – Tina Tower. Tina, together with our host Joanna Oakey, talks all about her experience in starting, growing, licensing, franchising - and finally exiting her business. This is an incredibly raw and insightful story - and essential listening for every business builder who has ever gon...

In this episode, we talk to Aspect Legal’s trade mark expert, Grace Yi all about the recent trade mark battle over the letters “VB” between former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and an Australian skincare company and how this can be very relevant to you and your business.

Scott Trevethan is the Founder and Managing Director of Go Global Bookkeeping, an Offshore Bookkeeping and Accountant Leasing business based in the Philippines. In this episode, Scott tells us everything there is to know about developing and managing your remote team: opportunities, risks, tips, and tricks. During this new normal, businesses are in full crisis mode, and managing remote teams requi...

In this episode, we talk to Peter Lloyd who shares his fascinating business story on how through building the right kind of business you can obtain both wealth and freedom. This is a wonderful story and so well-timed given the difficult business climate so many businesses are finding themselves currently in.

What's next I hear you ask in regards to COVID, well today we have Aspect Legal’s very own Special Counsel - Robyn Purdy to share some important considerations and guidelines as people start returning back to their place of work. As restrictions are lifting, employers are considering bringing their team back to the office which comes with its own set of considerations. Employers are obligated to p...

Getting a trade mark might not have been the first thing on your mind when COVID first hit, but there has been a lot of activity in trade mark applications in Australia during this time. Tune into our discussion on unique trade mark registrations and equip yourself with insights of interest in this area of law.

In our last instalment of this three-part series, Marc Johnstone and Nathan Williams discuss the last 3 steps to increasing the multiplier of your business and provide some real examples to showcase how this whole process works to increase the multiplier of a business.

We are back with part 2 of our three-part series on the 6 steps to increasing the multiplier of your business. In this episode, we talk about the important role of Product Innovation and Extension. And Marc, Nathan and Joanna drill into how to achieve an innovation mindset, understanding recurring revenue and case study examples, the risks of adding extra businesses and extra products, and how to...

Many businesses dedicate their time and focus to driving profit, without realising the real value they are missing from driving their share price multiplier. This episode looks at the 6 steps in building your share price value through increasing your business valuation multiplier and investigates a case study of a business that went from a valuation of $400k to an astonishing $11M, in just 18 mont...

As we approach the end of the financial year, and as you're booking in your planning sessions for the coming year, you do not want to forget one of the most important items - your brand protection. Today we will discuss the importance of regular trade mark reviews. We have onboard Aspect Legal’s very own trade mark expert, Grace Yi to enlighten us with why you need to regularly review and maintain...

We welcome back Stephen Guthrie from Prosperity Advisers with more insight into business structuring for dentists and medical professionals. This topic is relevant for any business owner who wants to be across and understand structuring within their business.

Today, we discuss useful tips for negotiating commercial leases under the new COVID-19 Mandatory Code of Conduct with our very own Jo Wright of Aspect Legal. This episode is relevant at this time as the Mandatory Code of Conduct has now been legislated so listen in to find out about this well-timed topic!

Today, we are talking with Stephen Guthrie, Director of Business Services and Taxation at Prosperity, Sydney. Stephen provides top tips in business structuring for dentists and medical professionals and advises of the best investment structures to use for a business owner. He discusses the difference in a family trust and a unit trust and outlines the benefits of having a company sit as a benefici...

Today we talk to the lovely Rosemary Gillespie from Proof Communication about how to win tenders and business awards. We look at the importance of understanding tenders and what business owners should know about awards. So buckle in and let’s get into this great episode.

It is no news that the coronavirus outbreak is impacting every aspect of our lives all over the world. Countries have to decide how to respond to closing businesses and unemployment on top of the health crises. As part of the effort to minimise the damage, the Australian Government has announced some significant changes to the current Insolvency laws. Find out as we explain the COVID Safe Harbour...

The outbreak of the coronavirus is causing a global economic slowdown. Trade, investment, growth, and employment are all affected but what can a business do to stay in the game?

This is not just a normal regular episode, it is very special because today, we celebrate Talking Law’s 100th episode! Last year we were very lucky to have reached our 100th episode for our sister podcast The Deal Room and right now, thanks to all of your massive and undying support, Talking Law has done the same. Join us as we go through our top 10 most popular and downloaded episodes which have...

The coronavirus outbreak has not given us an advantageous start to the year. As of today there are 198,394 reported coronavirus cases, 7,981 deaths and 165 countries and territories around the world have been affected and these numbers are increasing rapidly. With cities in lockdown, travel restrictions in place and global trade in a mess, its fair to say that this outbreak has had a massive effec...