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You can connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanugent/

"No Jargon" provides practical, easy to understand tips and advice on the second Tuesday of every month, so why not get yourself on the list - https://www.soundlegal.com.au/newsletter/

Going forward we'll be sharing all our great content on LinkedIn and via our mailing list, so be sure to sign up to have "No Jargon" delivered directly to your inbox!

"No Jargon" provides practical, easy to understand tips and advice on the second Tuesday of every month, so why not get yourself on the list - https://www.soundlegal.com.au/newsletter/

Lawyers are thick on the ground these days – how do you go about finding the perfect lawyer match for your small business?

Here are 5 questions you should ask when searching for the right person to provide legal solutions for your business.

Read the full article here - https://www.soundlegal.com.au/blog/so-youre-looking-for-a-lawyer-5-questions-every-small-business-owner-should-ask/

So you're looking for a lawyer? 5 questions every small business owner should ask - SoundLegal 5 questions you should ask when searching for the right small business lawyer to provide legal solutions for your business.

SoundLegal Client Feedback ...

“We were extremely fortunate to have Gemma speak at one of our networking breakfasts. Gemmas ability to convey the importance of terms and conditions and other legal tools in a manner that resonated with our members was really well received and easy to understand."

Dan Bailey
Founder, Tradie HQ

Here's a video outlining my 4 tips for understanding rate review clauses in services contracts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6xiPXOHR5A

Rate Reviews 4 tips for understanding rate review clauses in services contracts.

A top issue in workplaces – one that is all too often a lightning rod for frustration and miscommunication – are continuous attempts to make a respectful workplace a reality, according to AIM WA Chief Operating Officer Shaun Ridley FAIM.

I recently shared my thoughs on why culture is more than just creating a lengthy workplace policy.

Read the full blog post here - https://aimwa.com/workplaceconversations/people-culture/workplace-culture/how-to-cultivate-a-respectful-workplace/

How to Cultivate a Respectful Workplace | Workplace Conversations | AIM WA Defining a respectful workplace and how to make it a reality. The difference between conflict and bullying. These and other aspects discussed on AIM WA's Workplace Conversations That Matter.

SoundLegal's Newsletter "No Jargon" provides practical, easy to understand tips and advice directly to your inbox once a month

"No Jargon" goes out on the second Tuesday of every month, so why not get yourself on the list - https://www.soundlegal.com.au/newsletter/

Do you know what to look for when you review a contract?

You're not going to want to pay a lawyer or a contract specialist to review every single contract that passes through your business. Sometimes they're short, or they're straightforward, or the project fee is low and doesn't justify a legal spend.

Do you want to know the 10 clauses that I focus on when I review construction, engineering and consulting contracts?

I've come up with a checklist that lays it all out for my mailing list subscribers.

You can find the link to it here: https://lnkd.in/gEYvMRN

I'd love to hear what you think... what's your number one contract hot button?

SoundLegal Client Feedback ...

"As a startup & a female entrepreneur, it is critical to ensure every step of your way to build your business is legitimate and sound; it is also important to have a knowledgeable legal profession, who understands your challenges and potential risk, to guide you and recommend you to the right direction and beyond.
I’m really appreciated Gemma’s approach and guidance and am looking forward to working with Gemma along the way with my business journey.

Hence, I strongly recommend people running their own coaching or consulting business working with Gemma."

Winnie Chen

Has a client ever unexpectedly deducted money from your payments? There might have been a set-off clause in your contract.

So what IS a set-off clause? What can you do to reduce the risks it might cause for your business?

I recently shared what it is and the important details you need to know with Business Foundations

Read the article here -

What You Need To Know About A Set-Off Clause A set-off clause is an optional clause in an employment contract. We chatted to Gemma Nugent from Sound Legal about a set-off clause and important details you need to know.

When you think about intellectual property, you probably think it doesn’t apply to small business. It’s easy to think that intellectual property is something that only applies to large businesses. Well, that’s not the case.

I chatted with Business Foundations about Intellectual Property highlighting important key questions and answers small business owners need to be aware off.

https://businessfoundations.com.au/intellectual-property-for-small-businesses-key-questions-answered/

Intellectual Property For Small Businesses: Key Questions Answered Intellectual Property (IP) can present a number of issues for small business owners, especially if you don't know what to look out for. Gemma Nugent addresses some commonly asked questions about IP’s in small business.

SoundLegal Client Feedback ...

"SoundLegal have been wonderful and very 'human' when delivering high quality outcomes for my business. Thank you Gemma + Team"

Teneeka Hill