Western Australian business leaders brave the cold for a cause
Seventy-six CEOs, executives and community leaders swapped their warm beds for cardboard and concrete as part of the annual Vinnies WA CEO Sleepout last night, so far raising more than $790,000 to support Western Australians facing homelessness. Seventy-six CEOs, executives and community leaders swapped their warm beds for cardboard and concrete as part of […]
CEO Sleepout 2023
Dear readers Please see below info re the 2023 CEO Sleepout. This year on 22 June 2023, I will be doing my 14th year as a homeless lawyer in the CEO Sleepout. In the last 14 years, I have raised over $380,000 to help the homeless. Being a small law firm, I was able […]
Tan and Tan Lawyers get 3 new lawyers. My 2 sons and a god son.
JAZTON TAN, TOMMY TANG AND TYZTON TAN ADMITTED TO THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA IN OCT 2022 It was with great joy that my 2 sons and my godson became qualified lawyers in 2022. I am only just blogging about it. Raymond Tan’s sons and godson were admitted to the Supreme court in late […]
Business Structure
Things To Consider I often provide advice to clients who are just going into business. It is important to lay the right corporate foundation for your business before you actually start trading. There are many things to consider along that climb to successful trading. Sole Proprietorship/Partnership And Business Names Most businesses are operated as a […]
Business Stamp Duty
This article is based on information provided by the State Revenue Department. person acquiring an existing business is required to pay Stamp Duty when goodwill and/or other certain property is acquired where: (a) the acquisition is evidenced by a written contract for sale of business between parties; or (b) there is no written agreement and […]
Employee & Sub-Contractor
Sub-contractor or Employee? Frequently, in our practice, we encounter situations where employers have classified certain workers as sub-contractors, and arranged their affairs around this classification. This would include not arranging for workers’ compensation premiums, superannuation, and PAYE tax. If a worker has signed a document and agreed to be classified as a sub-contractor, does that […]
Starting a Franchise
Franchising is one of the biggest income earners in Australia in respect of earnings by a franchisor and also in respect of assuring an income for a small business operator working as a franchisee. For the franchisor, the earning potential of a successful business can be increased substantially by duplicating a successful operation and selling […]
Business Buyers Guide
A guide to issues a buyer should be aware of and the tasks they should perform prior to settling a business purchase. It is very important that the proper procedures are followed when buying a business, in order to protect both you and the seller. The following are some useful information in this area: Settlement […]
Debt Collection
You may have the best business in the world but if your clients are not paying your bills, your business will not survive. The old saying goes, cash is best. However if you have to give credit, there are a few things that should be remembered to protect yourself. Things to consider before extending credit […]