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02/09/2026

What happens when you take legal action against a business but the name on the shopfront isn't actually a legal entity?

In the latest episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush unpacks Wang v Lo and the costly lessons that can arise when a trading name is mistaken for the actual person or company behind the business.

Learn why identifying the correct defendant, understanding business structures and getting service and pleadings right from the start can save significant time and legal costs.

Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149247848

25/08/2026

What happens when a key employee leaves taking confidential client information, staff relationships and valuable business knowledge with them?

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explores a recent NSW Supreme Court decision and the important lessons it holds for business owners about restraint of trade, confidentiality, client relationships and protecting your business when key employees leave.

🎧 Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149247340

19/08/2026

📄 Think the fine print in your commercial lease is just boilerplate? Think again.

In Hoang v Hungry Jack’s, the meaning of one defined term had an $83,000-a-year impact on the parties' rent dispute.

Our latest Business Know How episode looks at what the Court decided and the practical lessons for landlords, tenants and buyers of leased property, including why definitions matter, why registered leases must speak for themselves, and why proper lease review can save costly litigation.

🎧 Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149244369

11/08/2026

🚨 Use it or lose it: is your trademark actually being used?

Registering a trade mark isn't a “set-and-forget” exercise. Under Australian law, a registered trade mark can be challenged and removed for non-use.

Our latest Business Know How episode explores the three-year non-use rule, what counts as genuine use, and what recent cases mean for business owners.

🎧 Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149241652

📝 The fine print in a commercial lease can cost or save you thousands of dollars.A recent NSW Supreme Court decision sho...
05/08/2026

📝 The fine print in a commercial lease can cost or save you thousands of dollars.

A recent NSW Supreme Court decision shows how the definition of a single word in a lease determined how rent should be calculated, resulting in a difference of around $83,000 per year.

Our latest blog explores why every landlord, tenant, and property investor should carefully review lease terms before signing or purchasing a leased property.

📖 Read this week's blog to discover the lessons every commercial lease party should know.
https://www.shirelegal.com.au/blog/commercialleases_0626

04/08/2026

📋 What would happen to your business if you passed away without a will?

Many business owners assume their business would automatically pass to their business partner or family. The reality is very different.

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explains how the intestacy rules can affect sole traders, companies, and partnerships and why failing to have the right succession plan could put everything you've built at risk.

You'll learn:
✅ What happens to your business if you die without a will
✅ Why Letters of Administration can delay business operations
✅ The importance of shareholder and partnership agreements
✅ Four practical steps to protect your business and your family

A little planning today could make all the difference tomorrow.

🎧 Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149238942

28/07/2026

👩‍💼 An employee asks to change their hours so they can care for their child or elderly parent. What do you do?

Since changes to the Fair Work Act, handling a flexible working request is no longer just a management decision – it's a legal process.

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explains:
✅ Who can request flexible working arrangements
✅ What employers must do before refusing a request
✅ Common mistakes that can lead to legal disputes
✅ Practical tips to help your business stay compliant

If you employ staff, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149235439

21/07/2026

🛍️ Think a "No Refunds" sign protects your business? Think again.

Many businesses unknowingly breach Australian Consumer Law by relying on refund policies or warranty statements that don't reflect consumers' legal rights.

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explains:

✅ The difference between consumer guarantees and warranties
✅ When customers are entitled to a repair, replacement, or refund
✅ Common refund policies that could be misleading
✅ Recent ACCC enforcement action and what businesses should learn from it
✅ Practical steps to keep your business compliant

Understanding your obligations now can help you avoid costly mistakes later.

🎧 Listen now to our new episode. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149233344

14/07/2026

🍷 A casual conversation with a competitor could land you in serious legal trouble.

It might seem harmless to chat about rising costs or pricing at an industry event but discussing prices, customers, or tenders with a competitor could breach Australia's competition laws.

In this episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explains:
✅ What cartel conduct is
✅ The four types of anti-competitive conduct
✅ The penalties for businesses and individuals
✅ What you can and can't discuss with competitors
✅ Five practical rules to protect your business

If you attend industry conferences, networking events or belong to trade associations, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now to Business Know How - https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149230100

07/07/2026

🤝 Not every business dispute needs to end in court.

When disagreements arise, many business owners assume litigation is the only option. But there's another path one that can save time, money, relationships, and unnecessary stress.

In this week's episode of Business Know How, Melissa Bush explores the real role of mediation in resolving business disputes and why it's often most effective before conflict escalates.

You'll discover:
✅ What mediation actually is (and what it isn't)
✅ How mediation differs from litigation, arbitration, and negotiation
✅ Why early mediation often leads to better outcomes
✅ The unique challenges of disputes in family businesses
✅ Practical steps for using mediation to preserve both your business and your relationships

Whether you're in business with family, business partners, or long-term clients, learning how to resolve conflict constructively could be one of the most valuable investments you make.

🎧 Listen now to the latest episode of Business Know How Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses. Stream the episode on your favourite podcast channels – Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
https://www.businessknowhow.com.au/podcasts/business-know-how/episodes/2149227267

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