Talking Law

Shan Lai, Special Counsel at Aspect Legal, shares what actually protects an Australian business that buys from a Chinese manufacturer or supplier - and the one IP step most buyers miss before they sign.

Welcome back to Talking Law - and for our first release of 2024, Joanna Oakey is joined by Alexi Boyd, Lead Consultant, Policy Strategist & Radio Show Host @ Small Biz Matters and former CEO of Council of Small Business Organisation Australia (COSBOA). Alexi is an absolute powerhouse behind small business advocacy in Australia. 

This conversation is full of insights about the critical importance of advocacy in the small business sector and the impact advisors can have in it - as well as a journey through the processes of policy-making and its direct impact on the day-to-day operations of Australian small businesses.

This episode is not just small talk; it's a call to action for every business owner and advisor who's felt overshadowed by the daunting world of regulations and policies - and the advisors they turn to in these moments.

Welcome back to Talking Law - and for our first release of 2024, Joanna Oakey is joined by Alexi Boyd, Lead Consultant, Policy Strategist & Radio Show Host @ Small Biz Matters and former CEO of Council of Small Business Organisation Australia (COSBOA). Alexi is an absolute powerhouse behind small business advocacy in Australia. 

This conversation is full of insights about the critical importance of advocacy in the small business sector and the impact advisors can have in it - as well as a journey through the processes of policy-making and its direct impact on the day-to-day operations of Australian small businesses.

This episode is not just small talk; it's a call to action for every business owner and advisor who's felt overshadowed by the daunting world of regulations and policies - and the advisors they turn to in these moments.

In this episode, Joanna Oakey and guest Simon Bedard, Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, continue their discussion on Shareholder Agreements and the critical role they play in business - particularly businesses in the SME space.

They emphasise the dangers of relying on templates and some of the things you’ll want to cover when working with a commercial lawyer to ensure the agreement is structured appropriately. This episode highlights the significance of timing and early drafting of Shareholder Agreements to minimise future issues, along with keyman insurance and the role it can play in navigating this tricky area of business.

This episode shares insights on navigating disagreements, exits, and what we think are some best practices in Shareholder Agreements.

In this episode, which is part of our Shareholders’ Agreements series, we interview Simon Bedard, the Founder and CEO of Exit Advisory Group, to discuss the critical role of Shareholder Agreements in business deals. Our host, Joanna Oakey, and Simon delve into the significance of Shareholder Agreements from both commercial and legal standpoints. They provide a comprehensive roadmap for creating a Shareholder Agreement that serves as a valuable guide for the future of your business. This discussion is particularly relevant to accountants as they play a crucial role in advising their clients on the financial implications of Shareholder Agreements.

Discover how and why a Shareholders Agreement is critical to your business's success (and what can go wrong if you continue without one) with expert insights from our host, Joanna Oakey. Joanna, a seasoned Commercial lawyer, shares a wealth of knowledge on the critical role of the Shareholders' Agreement in the business including when to establish a shareholders agreement, the key elements it should include, and how it can facilitate decision-making and expectations among shareholders.

In this episode, we revisit our discussion with Meena Wahi the Director of Aspect SME Insurance. Meena and our host, Joanna Oakey discuss what makes Aspect SME Insurance different from other types of insurance and also run through the distinct types of insurance that are available for businesses. In this discussion, they also drill into a few relevant case studies that show the dos and don’ts of SME insurance.

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[EP 125] Insurance Hacks For SMEs Part 1

[EP 126] Insurance Hacks For SMEs Part 2

In today’s Podcast Replay, we revisit our discussion with Joshua Taylor, the Managing Director of Taylor Insolvency. He and host, Joanna Oakey, dig into what you need to do when you or your clients find their business is in financial distress. Josh shares a number of real stories and lessons learned from them as well as insights into the insolvency process that are relevant and invaluable to everyone involved— from Directors Accountants & Solicitors to Creditors, Employees, and Customers.

We’ll be hanging up our headphones for a few weeks of downtime over the summer break. We just wanted to say thank you to all of you who listen in - and provide amazing feedback and a big thank you to all our fabulous guests - We have loved the discussions we have had this year with Accountants, Small Business Owners, managers/CEOs and industry thought leaders as well, chatting through your stories and digging into your knowledge - we know that what you share with us and our listeners is so valuable, so thank you for taking the time to jump on and record. We’ll be back in 2023 with some exciting news, some fresh episodes full of stories, industry insights and the latest thinking on how to avoid the lurking legal landmines before they blow up a business. Until then - We hope everyone has a fantastic break if you’re taking one, and enjoy the festive season.

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In this episode, we talk to Aspect Legal’s Special Counsel, Mark Gardiner. Mark joins our host Joanna Oakey to talk about what business owners and their teams should be looking out for when managing suppliers and supply contracts in a downturn. They drill into a few risk factors and warning signs to look out for in this area, the importance of PPSR and how to deal with customers with signs of insolvency. Mark also shares a few tips and pointers on the best way to deal with these situations.