Legally Literate

Legal Literacy Foundation

As a small business owner, you wear many different hats on any given day - managing your staff, your finances, sales and marketing, customer service, work health and safety - all on top of your daily operations and the products and services that generate revenue for your small business.It's no wonder many small business owners struggle to find the time to keep up to date with the latest developments on key areas of law affecting their small business.Join Erica Taylor, the Founder and CEO of the Legal Literacy Foundation, as she cuts through the legal jargon and helps you to understand the latest developments and cases affecting the small business sector in Australia, and the practical implications for your small business.The Legally Literate podcast is the go to podcast for small business owners who want to improve their legal literacy in under 30 minutes, episode by episode.

Episodes

  1. 06/10/2023

    Episode #3: Protect your business! Avoid legal risks!

    In this episode of Legally Literate, we explore the importance of conducting regular business legal health checks. As we approach the end of the financial year, it's crucial for business owners to take proactive steps to protect their business legally. Conducting regular legal health checks helps identify potential risks and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. During the episode, we cover key areas that should be considered during a business legal health check, including commercial agreements, intellectual property, Australian Consumer Law, and employment obligations. We discuss the challenges of informal negotiations, the risks of intellectual property infringement, the importance of understanding consumer guarantees, and the need to comply with employment standards. We highlight the benefits of conducting regular legal health checks and emphasize the importance of proactive legal risk management. A legal risk assessment is suggested as a valuable tool for identifying and managing potential legal issues. The episode addresses common misconceptions and barriers to addressing legal aspects in business and stresses the value of an annual legal health check-up in prioritising legal compliance and understanding potential costs. Tune in to Legally Literate for more episodes dedicated to providing business owners with valuable legal insights and practical tips to protect their businesses and thrive in today's competitive landscape. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to support the show's growth. Register for our FREE webinar here: https://www.legalliteracyfoundation.com/business-health-check-webinar

    11 min

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As a small business owner, you wear many different hats on any given day - managing your staff, your finances, sales and marketing, customer service, work health and safety - all on top of your daily operations and the products and services that generate revenue for your small business.It's no wonder many small business owners struggle to find the time to keep up to date with the latest developments on key areas of law affecting their small business.Join Erica Taylor, the Founder and CEO of the Legal Literacy Foundation, as she cuts through the legal jargon and helps you to understand the latest developments and cases affecting the small business sector in Australia, and the practical implications for your small business.The Legally Literate podcast is the go to podcast for small business owners who want to improve their legal literacy in under 30 minutes, episode by episode.