The danger of handshake deals
Australians have always prided themselves on honouring the old handshake agreement. But unless you have agreements in writing, you might not have a proverbial leg to stand on. We’ve all done it before: you get a quote, you like what you hear and you shake on the terms. Sure, it might help get the job […]
What to do when a business liquidation affects you
The ease of setting up an internet business also makes it easy for some companies to be a less than reliable online provider, as seen by the December collapse of travel provider Bestjet. Here’s what to do if you click “purchase” online and then never receive what you were promised. The Bestjet collapse, which has left […]