1 - Welcome to Business Know How

In the inaugural episode of 'Business Know How: Practical Legal Insights for Australian Businesses,' host Melissa Bush, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, introduces the podcast aimed at simplifying the legal complexities involved in running a business. Melissa shares her background and the inspiration behind the podcast, emphasizing the importance of early legal knowledge to prevent costly issues. The episode outlines key legal topics that will be covered in future episodes, such as commercial leases, business acquisition or sales, dispute resolution, property law, and business succession planning. Melissa also stresses that the podcast will use real-life case studies to illustrate how legal principles apply in everyday business scenarios. 00:00 Introduction to Business Know How 01:00 Meet Your Host: Melissa Bush 02:20 Why This Podcast? 02:50 Common Legal Pitfalls in Business 04:00 The Importance of Legal Knowledge 06:26 What to Expect from Future Episodes 11:22 Conclusion and Next Steps https://business.gov.au/planning/business-structures-and-types/business-structures/choose-your-business-structure https://asic.gov.au/for-business/small-business/starting-a-small-business/setting-up-a-business-structure-for-a-small-business/ https://business.vic.gov.au/tools-and-templates/choose-the-right-business-structure-step-by-step-guide https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/starting-buying/setting-up/structures https://business.gov.au/registrations/work-out-your-business-registrations https://www.abr.gov.au/business-super-funds-charities