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Commercial Law with Tom Meagher on the Moroney Podcast Podcast (<- click here) Mitch Moroney of Moroney & Associates, Business Accountants welcomes Tom Meagher in this episode, Tom is a commercial lawyer based in Perth with over 30 years of experience. As Executive Director of Balfour Meagher, Tom assists small businesses with optimizing opportunities, avoiding… Continue reading Tom joins Mitch Moroney’s podcast to discuss “what falls under the umbrella of commercial law?”
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You don’t need a lawyer, if you “just need bank guarantee documents witnessed”!
The Truth Behind “Just Needing Documents Witnessed” for Bank Guarantees There is a very common, reoccurring urban (actually commercial) myth that, if ever a client receives bank documents* for signing, they either: are ‘advised’ (by a non-lawyer…), or somehow, completely misguidedly, believes, they only need such to be “witnessed by a lawyer.” Sidenote: they almost-always are… Continue reading You don’t need a lawyer, if you “just need bank guarantee documents witnessed”!
‘sPEAKing Pharmacy’ podcast
Tom Meagher Joins the ‘sPEAKing Pharmacy’ Podcast In this ‘sPEAKing Pharmacy’ podcast, John Thornett of Peak Strategies and Tom Meagher of Balfour Meagher discuss “the initial pre-purchase processes for a pharmacy and what first-time buyers should consider before signing on the dotted line.”
Balfour Meagher awarded one of the Best Law Firm Websites
Balfour Meagher Recognised as One of the Best Law Firm Websites We can’t say enough great things about the Balfour Meagher website. A modern, full-screen background with a clear message captures visitors’ attention. Their call-to-action and contact details are apparent on every page and they host a wealth of useful information and functions on their website. “Balfour… Continue reading Balfour Meagher awarded one of the Best Law Firm Websites
Finance Security Tip: ‘On Loans’ by a Party to their Related Entity.
Why Loans to Your Own Business Still Require Proper Security Very commonly individuals personally-borrow money and then loan that money on to their new entity to say: buy a business, acquire equity, help provide a loan for working capital to help privately fund their business etc. However I still find it very rare that (despite… Continue reading Finance Security Tip: ‘On Loans’ by a Party to their Related Entity.
Quick Practical Tip for Increasing Security with Payments to Clients and Third Parties
How to Reduce Payment Fraud Risks with a Simple Security Step In light of the recent ‘hacking’ of a conveyancer’s IT system and payee details (no it wasn’t a failure by the PEXA system see – PEXA says platform remains secure), here’s some suggested, relatively-easy additional security steps your business could take when intending to… Continue reading Quick Practical Tip for Increasing Security with Payments to Clients and Third Parties
Privacy Policies and complying with the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPRs).
Understanding GDPR Compliance for Australian Businesses General Data Protection Regulations We didn’t think we needed to publish this but as we’ve have been contacted by so many clients and other parties this week, now we thought we’d share a summary of some practical information and guidance around the GDPRs and the privacy laws. Note: this… Continue reading Privacy Policies and complying with the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPRs).
Why ‘ABLIS’ is helpful for Start-up Businesses, Business Owners and Buyers
How ABLIS Helps Start-Ups, Business Owners and Prospective Buyers Over the many years of advising clients, business partners and presenting at various seminars in relation to business licenses, setting-up a new business or buying a business, one service that very few people (including lawyers!) are aware of is an excellent online service provided by the federal government’s… Continue reading Why ‘ABLIS’ is helpful for Start-up Businesses, Business Owners and Buyers