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.
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
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
How do I get out of my contract?
Get me OUT of here! Recently, several clients have asked me whether it is possible to end their contract early. They took on projects at
Tender Evaluation Checklist: 7 Cs for your go/no-go
I caught up with an old colleague recently, and we talked about how engineers underestimate the value of a simple but comprehensive “go/no-go” process. This
Should I write my own T&Cs? 5 vital terms for commercial contracts
We regularly take calls from small businesses that have either: Written their own terms and conditions; or Cut and pasted bits and pieces from the
Force Majeure: Where’s the pause button for my contract?
I received my first enquiry about the commercial impact of COVID-19 in late February, which grew to a steady stream of queries about delays and
But my services are really low risk…. WHY do I need a contract?
I’ve heard this exact question from more than a few small business owners in the last few months, and funnily enough the answer is as much
