Director liability in South Africa and how to guard against these risks
Director liability in South Africa refers to the legal responsibility that directors of companies have for the actions and decisions of the companies they lead.…
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How to properly register and set up a business in South Africa
Starting a business in South Africa can be a complex process, but it is also a rewarding one. In order to properly register and set…
5 common Employment Law mistakes small businesses make in South Africa
Businesses in South Africa are subject to a variety of employment laws that are designed to protect the rights of employees. Five common employment law…
Off on the horizon – Share vesting schedules explained
The vesting schedule and the vesting cliff are two great ways of protecting a company’s interest by ensuring that founders or other investors earn any…
Protecting your IP
Worries someone might be able to wrest your intellectual property away from you? Here’s how to prtect your IP.
The sales that really count – here’s what to consider when it comes to customer agreements
Sales are great (and very necessary), but they’re not worth much if customers dont’t pay. Here’s what to consider when it comes to customer agreements.
Foundations first – 5 common legal mistakes start-ups make – and how to avoid them
5 common legal mistakes start-ups make when launching their business – and how to avoid them.
Sweating the fine print – signing a contract is a big deal, and you never want to sign anything you don’t fully understand.
Signing a contract is a big deal, and you never want to sign anything you don’t fully understand.
Your Trademark is a must-have
Your business cannot do without a trademark in today’s competitive environment. Here’s why.
Do you own your shares? You might not.
When purchasing and transferring shares in a private company, make sure you dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s, before later claims are…
Why protecting your intellectual property might be the most important thing you can do
What’s the worst that can happen if you do not protect your company’s intellectual property? Worst case scenario – you can lose everything you’ve worked…
Search engines, social media and the ‘right to be forgotten’
If you business isn’t protected against the improper use of data – particularly online – there may be far-reaching consequences on an individual and company…
Independent contractor or employee? The true state of affairs
With the rise of gig and on-demand economies as well as remote workplaces, the question of whether an ‘independent contractor’ is in fact an employee…
You don’t own the works that you outsource. How to regain ownership
In most instances you do now own the work that you outsource, such as website develpoment, blog posts etc. This is how to take back…
Inappropriate workplace behaviour and how to prevent it
Inappropriate workplace behavious and how to prevent it.
What is POPI compliance and the steps you need to take
What is POPI Act compliance, also known as POPIA compliance or Protection of Personal Information Act compliance? What steps you need to take to become…