Website Terms and Conditions: One Size Does Not Fit All

Read more Website Terms and Conditions articles below >> Website terms and conditions are usually not the first thing you look at when browsing a website, realistically most people never look at a website’s terms and conditions unless confronted with … Continue reading

Binding Financial Agreements Australia

What is a binding financial agreement? A binding financial agreement is a legal agreement entered into by the parties to a marriage or de facto relationship. They generally detail how the parties will divide their property and other financial resources … Continue reading

Regulatory Developments

In our November 2009, we brought your attention to the new regulations created by the US Federal Trade Commission in relation to the use of online testimonials, which includes provisions relating to claims in regards to weight loss products. Continue reading

Corporate Social Responsibility: Long Term Goal Essential

Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, has become an increasingly popular trend among businesses wishing to demonstrate their ethical credentials. Since the onset of the Global Financial Crisis, much has been written about corporate responsibility – whether or not such a … Continue reading

The Positives and Pitfalls of Social Media

With the increasing proliferation of Web 2.0 in people‟s online conduct, no medium has enjoyed such an explosion in popularity as social media technology. In this edition, we will take a closer look at the potential benefits and pitfalls of the use of social networking technology. Continue reading

Trimming the Fat from Fitness Contracts

The fitness industry is one of the fastest growing in the Western world, especially when it comes to gyms and gym memberships, which cost several hundred dollars for a subscription of a few months. Continue reading

USA: Dept of Treasury Financial Regulatory Reform: A New Foundation

The US Treasury Department has proposed the following reforms of which a number of working papers are due by 31 December 2009. Continue reading

AUSTRALIA: ASIC’s Investing between the Flags Guide

On 8 December 2009, the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) launched the Investing between the Flags guide setting out the basic principles of investing. Continue reading

Financial Resources for a Start-Up Business

It is not often that a business starts with spending money. In general, a business emanates from an idea and what follows is a scramble to find all the necessary resources: funding, technology, product plans, sales strategies, distribution plans and a neverending list of action items for a business owner. Continue reading

Choosing the Right Parts of Your Business to Outsource

Being Strategic without Losing Control Small and medium business owners who are ready to take the leap in the interest of growth and expansion are often faced with the monumental task of figuring out how to grow while still keeping the most strategic … Continue reading