15May

Franchising – COVID-19 ACCC Information

Franchising - The ACCC has released information for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, including information for franchisors and franchisees Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On May 15, 2020
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14May

COVID-19 – Relaunching Your Business

The implementing of the Federal Government’s 3 Stage plan will not mark an immediate return to the “old normal”. Moving forward into such an uncertain world requires a detailed relaunch plan. The three stage plan As the Federal Government has … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On May 14, 2020
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06May

Online Annual General Meetings

From today, companies will be able to convene annual general meetings and other meetings prescribed under the Corporations Act, the Insolvency Practices Rules and the Passport Rules, entirely online rather than face to face. Under the changes boards will be … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On May 6, 2020
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29Apr

COVID-19 and Commercial Leasing in South Australia

South Australia has enacted the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020 (the Act) to adopt a number of the principles set out in the Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct previously announced by the National Cabinet. The Act applies to commercial leases … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 29, 2020
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23Apr

The South Australian $10,000.00 Emergency Cash Grant for small business

Franchisees and Franchisors who operate a business in South Australia may be eligible for the $10,000 Emergency Cash Grant. The $10,000 Emergency Cash Grant is part of the South Australian government’s $650 million Jobs Rescue Package. To be eligible, a … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 23, 2020
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22Apr

Do I need to pay fees under my franchise agreement during COVID-19?

Many franchisees are asking “do I need to pay fees under my franchise agreement when I can’t operate my business”. We consider some options below. While many franchisees pay fees based on a percentage of turnover, some franchisees pay either … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 22, 2020
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Covid-19, fees, franchise agreement
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17Apr

Relief for Financially Distressed Businesses

On 23 March 2020, the government passed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020 (“the Bill”). As part of the Bill the government introduced temporary relief for financially distressed individuals and businesses. Bankruptcy Proceedings The government has increased the … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 17, 2020
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16Apr

The COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct

The National Cabinet has announced that the purpose of the COVID-19 Commercial Leasing Code of Conduct (“the Code”) is to impose a set of good faith leasing principles for application to commercial tenancies (including retail, office and industrial). The Code … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 16, 2020
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16Apr

The JobKeeper Payment Scheme

The federal government has introduced a JobKeeper Payment scheme to support businesses significantly affected by Coronavirus. Eligible employers will be reimbursed $1,500.00 per fortnight for each eligible employee. Who is an Eligible Employer? An employer is an eligible employer if … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 16, 2020
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09Apr

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Franchise Agreements

We are experiencing unprecedented disruption to business and the economy. Many businesses including many franchises are currently unable to operate due to government restrictions and we don’t know how long these government restrictions will remain in force. In these circumstances, … Continue reading →

Posted by Ana Haarsma
On April 9, 2020
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