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What are my privacy obligations in business?

I’m a small-business owner – do I need to protect my customers’ personal information? In recent years, some really scary cyber attacks have made headlines...
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What is an “Australian Standard” contract?

Australian Standard contracts… Love them or hate them, if you are involved in commercial construction you’ll be dealing with them day in and day out....
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Can I start my project before the contract is finalised?

Can I start my project before the contract is finalised?

Sometimes you really need a head start In my last post I talked about whether you need a wet signature on your contract. Here’s another...
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Does my client need to sign the contract?

Is this a question you’ve thought about before? As in: We’ve done the deal and want to get started. But I want to be sure...
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Scope creep is the enemy of profit

How can you prevent scope creep eroding profit? It’s a question that keeps project managers awake at night. I once worked with an amazing operations...
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4 risks to look out for in variation clauses

I review a LOT of construction and engineering contracts. People often ask what I look for. Here are 4 risks to look out for in...
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4 reasons you need a tender stage contract review

Does your business bid for projects via a competitive tender process? At tender stage, there’s no guarantee that you will win the project. So why...
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ABNs: What are they and why is it important to get them right on your business contract?

ABNs… a tiny little detail that is so easy to get right, and yet so often mangled. Australian businesses are legally required to have an...
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Handshake deals: when do you need a memorandum of understanding?

So when DO you need a memorandum of understanding? Let’s set the scene: Your business development manager has identified a white-hot opportunity that ticks every...
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3 solutions for complex indemnity clauses in consulting contracts

CONSULTANTS: Do you read (and understand) the indemnity clause in your contracts? Today I’m sharing 3 solutions for complex indemnity clauses in consulting contracts. Indemnity...
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