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Growing your team is a huge milestone, but it is also one of the riskiest stages of business growth if the legal foundations are not in place. In this episode, we are talking about why hiring employees or engaging contractors is not just an operational decision, but a legal one too, and why getting it wrong can create serious problems later.

I am walking you through three of the most common mistakes I see business owners make when growing their team. We will cover the contractor trap and why having an ABN and sending invoices does not automatically make someone a contractor, the risks of relying on generic agreements that do not reflect the reality of the role, and why your business structure may need reviewing as your team and obligations grow.

This episode is all about prevention over cure. If you are preparing to hire, unsure whether your agreements are fit for purpose, or have not revisited your structure in years, this conversation will help you spot the risks early. Because team growth should feel exciting, not like the start of a legal clean-up.

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