Matthew KellyEmployee requests for leave or to change working arrangementsOnce a small business has employees, those employees are entitled to take various kinds of leave. Employees are also entitled to seek…6 min read·Feb 28, 2022----
Matthew KellyPaying employees and keeping recordsOnce a new employee has started, a small business must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the employee is being paid the appropriate…5 min read·Feb 3, 2022----
Matthew KellyPreparing for new employeesYou have conducted your recruitment process and chosen your ideal candidate. These are the fundamental things you need to know when hiring…5 min read·Dec 19, 2021----
Matthew KellyRecruiting new staffAfter much of Australia has recently emerged from the effects of Covid-19, businesses are looking for new staff as they open their…3 min read·Dec 9, 2021----
Matthew KellyWhat insurance does small business need?Starting out in business is both exciting and daunting. Thinking up a business plan, finding clients, and office space is first and…5 min read·Jul 7, 2021----
Matthew KellyWho are you dealing with?The authorities have long had difficulty keeping track of the identity of directors of Australian companies. The inability to know for…4 min read·May 14, 2021----
Matthew KellyNew restructuring regime for small businessAgainst the backdrop of the financial crisis, created by the global pandemic, and the need for a restructuring system that works for small…4 min read·Apr 7, 2021----
Matthew KellyDirector Penalty NoticesThe owners and directors of a company are considered by the law to be separate from their company. The benefit of this is that owners and…5 min read·Mar 11, 2021----
Matthew KellyThe dangers of illegal “phoenixing”In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a bird that goes through constant renewal. It dies in flames, only to be reborn from the ashes. It is a…5 min read·Mar 3, 2021----
Matthew KellyIs your business really assetless?Small-business owners should protect the personal investment they make in their company as a secured loan, registered on the PPSR. But…4 min read·Feb 19, 2021----