The Deal Room

Welcome to part 1 of a three-part series about the legal elements for preparing a business for sale with our resident expert Fiona Yiend, the Head of M&A Services at Aspect Legal. In this episode, we focus on setting up protections for the people who are greatly impacted by the deal - the business owners, founders, directors and purchasers.

Welcome to part 1 of a three-part series about the legal elements for preparing a business for sale with our resident expert Fiona Yiend, the Head of M&A Services at Aspect Legal. In this episode, we focus on setting up protections for the people who are greatly impacted by the deal - the business owners, founders, directors and purchasers.

Here’s an inside scoop straight from the ACCC all about the changes to consumer law legislation that have significantly increased the penalties for infringement up to $1.1 million per contravention, or up to 10% of annual turnover. It's now getting serious! Listen in to hear all about how these recent changes apply and what you need to look out for.

On this episode of The Deal Room, Joanna Oakey talks once again to Simon Clatworthy - the founder of Start Your Earn-Out Now and take on the subject of selling a business that is not necessarily traditional asset based but instead, revolves around a team. They explore various cases in this area, innovative ways of structuring a sale in this type of environment and drill into the importance of early preparations in time of exit.

On this episode of The Deal Room, Joanna Oakey talks once again to Simon Clatworthy - the founder of Start Your Earn-Out Now and take on the subject of selling a business that is not necessarily traditional asset based but instead, revolves around a team. They explore various cases in this area, innovative ways of structuring a sale in this type of environment and drill into the importance of early preparations in time of exit.

Building the right team is crucial to enhancing business productivity. But this often relies on the need to restructure, prioritise skills and, consequently introduce workforce redundancies. When contemplating changes of this nature, it is critically important to consider the potential legal pitfalls and the significant financial costs that can flow from getting this wrong. In this episode, we offer a helpful guide for employers as we discuss this thorny issue with our resident expert in employment law, Jayne Qorraj.

Believe it or not, it pays to think about your exit strategy early in the business cycle. Listen in and learn all about the most common mistakes owners make in this area from author and strategic accountant Craig West, the CEO and Founder of Succession Plus.

Believe it or not, it pays to think about your exit strategy early in the business cycle. Listen in and learn all about the most common mistakes owners make in this area from author and strategic accountant Craig West, the CEO and Founder of Succession Plus.

Great things almost always start small. When choosing a business idea, it's smart to look at your strengths, skill set, and things you're already passionate about. Join us in this episode as we speak to the co-founder and non-executive chairman of the accounting practice Chan and Naylor - Edward Chan who takes us through some tips in achieving a successful business.

Mergers and acquisitions are a popular growth strategy for companies looking to expand into new markets or territories, gain a competitive edge, or acquire new technologies and skill sets. This approach to growing a business does not come without challenges. Join us on this episode as we discuss this hot topic with Phillip Teudt of Business Buying Services.