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Business Know How Know the laws of business. Know How to save time, money & energy. Follow our podcast - https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how

03/06/2026

Australia is on the brink of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history.

Over the next 20 years, between $3.5 trillion and $5 trillion is expected to pass from baby boomers to younger generations. But for family business owners, this isn't just about property, superannuation, or investments.

It's about the future of the business you've spent years perhaps decades building.

🏢 Who should inherit the business?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How do you balance equality, fairness, and equity among your children?
📈 Should you transfer ownership while you're alive or through your estate?
⚖️ What conversations need to happen now to avoid future family conflict?

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explores the legal, financial, and human side of family business succession and shares practical steps to help ensure your business thrives for generations to come.

🎧 Listen now and start the conversations that matter before it's too late.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149212192

You can also stream on other podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

27/05/2026

Before you open your doors, make sure you’re legally allowed to. ⚖️

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush unpacks one of the most overlooked parts of starting a business – licences, permits, council approvals, and the hidden compliance requirements that can stop a business from trading before it even begins.

From cafés and trades to health practices and online businesses, this episode explains:
• Why an ABN and business name registration are only the beginning
• The three levels of government approvals every business owner should understand
• Common licensing mistakes businesses make
• How to use the ABLIS tool to identify the approvals your business may need
• The real risks of operating without the proper licences or permits

If you’re starting, expanding, or changing your business operations, this is essential listening.

🎧 Listen now - https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149209004 or on your preferred podcast platform.

13/05/2026

🚨 Can a supplier legally tell you what price to charge?

If you’re a retailer, distributor, supplier, or business owner, this is something you need to know.

In the latest episode of the Business Know How Podcast, Melissa Bush explains resale price maintenance (RPM), why it’s illegal under Australian competition law, and what the ACCC has been doing about it in 2025.

The episode covers:
✔️ What resale price maintenance actually means
✔️ The difference between an RRP and an unlawful minimum price
✔️ Recent ACCC enforcement cases
✔️ The $15 million penalty imposed in Australia
✔️ What suppliers can and cannot legally do
✔️ Practical steps for retailers and suppliers

Whether you’re running a retail business, supplying products, or reviewing your distribution agreements, this episode provides practical legal insight for Australian businesses.

🎧 Listen now - https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149204763

☕ Also, our Café Kickstart course opens for enrolments on 28 June. If you’re starting or running a café or food business, we cover the legal foundations every hospitality business owner should understand, including supplier agreements, leases, employment, branding, and more.

📌 Join the waitlist: https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/kickstart

06/05/2026

Do you really need a shareholders’ agreement?

If your business has more than one owner - the answer is yes.

Without one, you risk:
• Disputes over profit vs revenue
• Unclear ownership rights
• No exit strategy
• Costly litigation

In this episode of Business Know How, we walk through a real case and explain how a shareholders’ agreement could have prevented it.

🎧 Listen now and take a proactive step in protecting your business.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149202582

☕ Planning a café or food business? Our Café Kickstart course opens 28 June, covering business structure, leases, staff, and more.

28/04/2026

What happens to your business if your relationship breaks down?

It’s not something most business owners plan for but it can have serious consequences. From company structures to family trusts, everything can be examined and divided.

In Episode 59 of Business Know How, we break down:
✔️ A real court case where poor business practices led to major legal fallout
✔️ The risks of mixing personal and business finances
✔️ Why having the right agreements in place matters more than you think
✔️ Practical steps you can take now to protect your business

If you run a business with a partner or spouse, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.

🎧 Listen now and protect what you’ve built.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149200656

21/04/2026

Business disputes happen - what matters is how you handle them.

Not every issue needs to end up in court. The New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) offers a more practical, cost-effective way to resolve disputes from unpaid invoices to lease disagreements.

In our latest Business Knowhow episode, we walk you through how it works, what to expect, and how to prepare with confidence.

🎧 Tune in now and take the stress out of resolving disputes.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149196788

08/04/2026

Can you believe we’re already in the second quarter of the year?

This felt like the perfect time to step back and look at what the Fair Work Ombudsman has been doing from January to March 2026 and more importantly, what it actually means for you as a business owner.

This isn’t just a recap.

When you look at these cases together, a clear pattern emerges:
✔️ Systemic issues not just one-off mistakes
✔️ Record-keeping failures
✔️ Compliance notice breaches
✔️ Director and personal liability
✔️ Deliberate or repeated conduct

The message is simple:
It’s no longer just about underpaying staff.
It’s about how your business operates as a whole.

🎧 In this episode, we break down:
• The key cases (in plain English)
• What they really mean for your business
• The biggest compliance risks right now

If you’re a business owner, this is essential listening.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149188602

Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify at Business Know How.

31/03/2026

Owning a business changes everything, including how your estate should be planned.

A simple Will might work for personal assets…
But is it enough when you have a business, clients, staff, or partners relying on continuity?

In this episode of Business Know How, we break down:
✔️ What your Will actually covers
✔️ How business structures affect your estate
✔️ Why partnership and shareholder agreements matter
✔️ The risks of DIY Wills
✔️ And what proper estate planning really involves

Because estate planning isn’t just about what happens after you pass away,
It’s about protecting what you’ve built.

🎧 Listen now and get clarity on what really matters.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149186556

24/03/2026

I started the business… but now we’re in a dispute. What rights do I actually have?”

This is one of the most common and most difficult questions small business owners face.

In this episode of Business Know How, we unpack a real-world scenario involving a young business owner caught in a dispute with a former collaborator. No written agreement. Unclear roles. Conflicting expectations.

We explore:
• How the law determines ownership (it’s not always what you think)
• When a partnership can exist even without intention
• The difference between control and legal entitlement
• Why evidence becomes critical in disputes
• And what steps you should take if things start to unravel

The key message is simple:
The law doesn’t operate on assumptions – it operates on evidence and structure.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149179917

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