If your business is involved in some kind of a dispute, you’re not alone – and help is available. Here are some of the most common disputes in small business, followed by what you can do about them. Contractual disputes A common example of a contractual dispute is when you may have paid upfront for services that you haven’t yet received, such as a...
There can often be confusion and disputes when you’re exiting a commercial lease and need to meet a number of ‘make good’ obligations. The make good clause in your lease will outline the condition the building must be in when the lease comes to an end. Here is a summary of the top make good obligations that most often lead to a dispute, and some...
Small business deserves and needs equal access to justice. A renewed federal focus on unfair business contracts has offered some hope of levelling the playing field when it comes to disputes with large suppliers or head contractors. However much remains to be done to ensure small businesses are empowered to stand up for themselves in a commercial...
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You may be entitled to compensation if your landlord is carrying out works that are causing disruption to your business. Some of the situations in which you can claim compensation are: if general works are being carried out by the landlord in your shopping centre or building the shopping centre or building are being redeveloped the disclosure...
Need the help of a contractor or service provider to help your business? Whether you work from home or run your business from an office or other premises, at some stage you’re likely to need the services of a contractor. You might need a new web design, an SEO or digital marketing plan, new signage or even renovations completed at your premises...
If you’ve found yourself with a leaking roof or damage to your business premises, follow these tips to get it repaired asap.
