Disputes
Supply Contract Disputes
The most common contract signed by any small business is a contract to supply or receive goods or services. Supply contracts can suffer from problems relating to breaches in performance. Supply disputes are commonly focussed on matters such as price, delivery of goods, quality, and customer service standards. Case Study Supply Background Mike Jones was a small manufacturer of quality
Retail Tenancy Disputes
The relationship between landlord and tenant is often difficult and can result in disputes across a wide range of issues, including rent, lease term, relocation, redevelopment, quality and maintenance of premises, annual rent reviews, fit-outs, and terminations. It is imperative before signing a lease that you seek professional advice on both the commercial and legal aspects of the agreement. Time
Partnership Disputes
Partnerships are an effective way to conduct businesses involving a small number of people where the need for limited liability is not considered necessary. Many partnerships are family businesses, as the cost of set up and on-going reporting is low, and the informal, flexible structure suits the parties. Partnerships are also common for professionals such as Accountants, Doctors, and Lawyers.
Franchising Industry Disputes
Franchise contracts vary from simple product to more complicated business format franchises. They all place obligations on the parties to meet performance standards. More than any other business area franchising relies on positive business relationships and effective communication as the failure of either party to meet their obligations may result in financial loss for the other party. Many disputes arise
Disputes with Governments
Dealing with government can be like trying to find your way in a maze without a map. To succeed you need to know who you are dealing with, the department, the policies, procedures, and the relevant authorities which govern your contract.Disputes with government arise for all the same reasons as private enterprise, however, there is the added complication of the
Consumer Dispute Resolution
Disputes with customers are a common occurrence for small business and need to be handled quickly and professionally to maintain your goodwill and reduce the risk of financial loss. It is important that your organisation is fully aware of its obligations under the consumer laws and has procedures in place to ensure compliance on a routine basis. If a complaint
Banking Disputes
Small business is heavily dependent on the banking industry for financial services and it is inevitable that disputes will arise. In recent years the rapid advances in electronic technologies and deregulation have altered the relationship between banking and business, although problems still arise when the customer believes the lending of money constitutes advice from the bank that the project or
Using Mediation To Resolve Disputes With Banks
Small business is heavily dependent on the banking industry for financial services and it is inevitable that disputes will arise. In recent years the rapid advances in electronic technologies and deregulation have altered the relationship between banking and business, although problems still arise when the customer believes the lending of money constitutes advice from the bank that the project or
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