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57 - How to exit a franchise the smart way
How to exit a franchise the smart way
Melissa Bush discusses how Australian franchisees can exit a franchised business and why it requires careful legal and financial planning. She outlines key exit paths - selling...
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56 - Fair Work Employment Law update (Q1 2026)
Fair Work Ombudsman Enforcement Patterns (JanâMar 2026):Â Â What Australian Small Businesses Must Know
Melissa Bush reviews Fair Work Ombudsman media releases from January to March 2026 to identify enforcement patterns...
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55 - Is a simple will enough for a business owner?
Is a Simple Will Enough for Business Owners? Estate Planning, Structures, and Continuity Melissa Bush explains why a basic DIY will is often inadequate for business owners because a will only covers assets forming...
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54 - Lessons from a real life business dispute
Informal Business Partnerships: Ownership, Control and Legal Steps to Protect Yourself
Melissa Bush uses an online post by a 23-year-old business owner as a case study about small-business disputes arising from...
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53 - The importance of independent legal advice
Loan Documents, Forgery Claims and the Power of Independent Legal Advice: Lessons from a Supreme Court Case
The episode examines a Supreme Court of Victoria decision involving a borrower who sought to avoid liability...
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52 - Before you sell your business
Selling a Business in Australia: Assets, Leases, Financial Disclosure, Employees and Contract Conditions
Melissa Bush explains that selling a business is a complex legal transaction involving more than price, covering...
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51 - The problem with unwritten partnership agreements
When Informal Deals Become Legal Partnerships Host Melissa Bush explains that under Australian law, a partnership can exist without a written agreement if people carry on a business in common with a view to profit,...
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50 - 10 Things You May Not Know About Unfair Dismissal
Unfair Dismissal in Australia: 10 Key Things Small Business Owners Need to Know Melissa Bush presents an episode of Business Knowhow explaining unfair dismissal under the Fair Work Act 2009 and what often surprises...
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49 - Understanding trusts
Business Structures in Australia: Sole Traders, Partnerships, Companies and Trusts (and Why the Trustee Matters) Melissa Bush explains that a business structure is not just a tax choice and affects asset ownership,...
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48 - Legal health check
Proactive Legal Health Check for Your Business In this episode of 'Business Know How Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses', host Melissa Bush emphasises the importance of proactive legal compliance for...
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47 - Starting the Year with Legal Clarity
Welcome to Season 2! Â
In this episode of the Business Know How, host Melissa Bush kicks off the second season by reflecting on the past year and setting the stage for 2026. Offering practical legal insights for...
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46 - Holiday sales strategy
Mastering Holiday Sales: Stay Compliant and Boost Revenue In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush provides a comprehensive guide for retailers on how to navigate the chaotic yet profitable holiday sales...
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