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Ingredients for success – what your food business needs in its supply agreements
You can’t make good food without good ingredients. So if your business depends on good ingredients, you need strong supply agreements in place. Your supply agreements should be in writing and should set out the following: Agreed price and/or method of determining price Your supply agreement must state a price. … Continue reading
Who really owns that coffee machine (and is that best for you)?
I love my coffee and my cafe clients. But I also know that bad coffee (or, worse, no coffee!) could be the death of a Melbourne cafe. How you own your coffee machine could affect this. Here’s why… Coffee machine and coffee bean suppliers commonly offer hospitality businesses free loan … Continue reading
How should you employ staff at your yoga studio? Employee vs independent contractor
What’s the difference between employees and independent contractors? Essentially, the difference is that employees work in and are a part of your business, whereas independent contractors run their own business – and use your studio to do so. In the early stages of business, it can be difficult for business … Continue reading
5 Things Yoga and Fitness Studios should know about Unfair Contract Terms
I’m a big believer of making exercise a habit that you just don’t think about, and yoga or fitness studio membership is a great way to build regular practice into your daily life. The community, discipline and wellbeing that comes from committing to show up to class several times each … Continue reading
Planning to sell your café – get these 3 things sorted now
Business Sale Agreement. A Business Sale Agreement must clearly set out the legal conditions of the sale. It will be attractive to purchasers to see that your business model is easily transferable to a new owner under favourable legal conditions. It shows your café can continue running smoothly and profitably … Continue reading