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If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just a small business,” this episode is your permission slip to delete that word permanently. We’re unpacking why small businesses can’t afford to treat legal documents as optional, and why properly tailored legals are a non-negotiable investment in your success, confidence and peace of mind.

I’m sharing what I learnt in my early litigation and dispute resolution days, watching businesses end up in war over contracts, or the lack of them. Big companies have in-house legal teams and financial buffers. Small businesses do not. When you are the marketing department, delivery team, HR, finance and legal all in one, your legal documents become the bedrock that holds the whole thing together.

We’ll talk about the real business upside of tailored documents; how they can help convert prospects into paying clients by signalling professionalism and how they protect your profit margins by setting clear expectations around scope, pricing and payment terms. That way invoices are not a shock and scope creep does not quietly eat your time. We’ll also cover why generic or DIY templates often create risk, including missing key clauses, outdated terms, weak payment protections and misunderstandings that cost far more than getting it done properly.

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https://www.tmlegalatelier.com.au/rise-up-in-business-podcast/why-small-businesses-cant-afford-generic-legal-documents/

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