Sign up for email alerts with huge limited-time savings on new items every day.Please email the Bookshop at lawbooks@liv.asn.au Interested in becoming a sponsor? Business Structures, Sales and Acquisitions Fundamentals Date & TimeTuesday 21 February 2017 1–5.15pm Login for member price If you're new to commercial or business law, this workshop will give you a head start on the step-by-step processes involved in business sales and acquisition. Not only will you get an overview of the relevant legislation and what is required to be in the contracts, but you will also have the opportunity to learn about what is involved in franchising arrangements. You will learn the practical considerations to be aware of, how to structure business sales to best meet your client's needs, as well as the requirements before, during and after the transaction. Get key knowledge and expert tips to accelerate your understanding and help you deliver excellent outcomes for your clients.

For more information, please view the "Program Overview" and "Further Details" below. Topics and Learning Outcomes appropriate business entities: overview of common business structures and the pros and cons of each; governance and succession issues what to do before a sales transaction: preparing a business for sale, due diligence, structure of sale, section 52 obligations and pre-contract heads of agreement what to do during the transaction: drafting the contract; information gathering and searches; transfer of business name and other intellectual property; transfer of licences, permits, approvals and registrations; Shareholders’ agreements – what should they cover? Buy and Sell agreements – what should they cover? tax implications related to buying and selling a business, including capital gains tax and GST searches, settlements and finance buying and selling a franchise – what do you need to know? At the end of this session, you will know how to:

distinguish  between business structures and identify the pros and cons of each in the context of a sale and acquisition of a business understand the steps in the sale and acquisition of a business navigate key taxation issues in the sale and acquisition of a business identify key issues when buying and selling a franchise. Andy Shaw, LIV Accredited Specialist in Business Law, Lawyer, Robinson Gill Lawyers Andy regularly assists clients with the purchase and sale of businesses. He is an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer who can help manage all aspects of the transaction process for his business clients. He also has particular expertise in assisting clients with their business succession needs. He commonly drafts partnership style agreements to help address the key governance issues faced by businesses, and to provide business owners with tailored and appropriate exit mechanisms. LIV Lecture Theatre, 470 Bourke St, MelbourneThroughout the process of searching for a business, identifying possible purchases, investigating and ultimately negotiating the contract of sale, we found that Glenn was very helpful and informative.

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Without exception, all of the specialists we worked with throughout the sale process all held Alex in the highest regard, and there was always a congenial and cooperative attitude from them as we worked through the key steps in the sale. I believe that Alex was able to achieve the best possible outcome. We are grateful for his enthusiasm, his focus and his positive attitude, and would have no reservations whatsoever in highly recommending him to any Resident Letting Agent who is thinking of selling.ap handyman services - Darren & Judy Ackland Vendors,Blue Waters Apartmentshandyman in san jose ca I am not often moved to write to record my appreciation and recognition of outstandingly excellent work and good practice. business for sale evansville indiana

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