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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
