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 business owners. The episode features a recording of a webinar that focuses on why proactivity is essential, how to periodically review your business, and how to use the Business Knowhow Legal Health Checklist. Listeners are encouraged to download the checklist to evaluate their legal foundations, review contracts, understand compliance obligations, and align their business structures. The goal is to manage legal responsibilities proactively to ensure a smooth operation throughout the year.

00:00 Introduction: Assessing Your Business's Legal Health

01:13 Welcome to Business Knowhow Podcast

02:28 Starting the Webinar: Legal Health Check Overview

05:04 Understanding the Business Lifecycle

08:36 Proactive Legal Compliance

14:27 Legal Health Check: Key Elements

16:17 Business Structures and Succession Planning

21:38 Contracts and Employment Agreements

24:35 Compliance and Regulatory Obligations

25:43 Estate Planning for Business Owners

28:09 Conclusion and Next Steps