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5 Legal Nightmares Every Woman Entrepreneur Can Avoid (Inspired by Your Favourite Halloween Movies!)
Discover how to avoid common legal nightmares in your business, inspired by iconic Halloween movies, and get 20% off contract drafting services until October 31st 2024.
Women lawyers now outnumber men in Australia
The number of lawyers hanging out their shingle in Australia has increased by more than 45 per cent in the past decade.
Female lawyers outnumber males, but advocates say more women are needed in senior roles
But critics argue there is still a lack of women in senior roles and a significant cultural shift is needed in the legal profession for gender equality to be truly achieved.
Too soon to celebrate a win for female lawyers in Australia
Women now outnumber men in the legal profession in all states and territories.
Defamation, ‘cancel culture’ and the perils of fighting back as a business owner
Courtney writes about cancel culture and the perils of social media and defamation laws.
Kochies Business Builders: Five things a business must not skimp on in the startup phase
Five key areas you should not overlook...
Employment Law
Understanding An Employment Contract
Key terms you should look out for in an employment contract
Women’s Agenda Article
Courtney writes about the toxic culture in the Australian political and justice systems
Commercial Leases
What to consider before signing a Commercial Lease
Key considerations before you sign up for a lease
Contracts, Intellectual Property
NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
Everything you need to know about NDAs and protecting confidential business info.
Employment Law
National Employment Standards (NES)
Quick guide to the 10 National Employment Standards (NES) which apply to all employees in Australia under the Fair Work Act.
Employment Law
Employer responsibilities under WHS
What are your employer responsibilities under WHS? One of your biggest responsibilities as an employer, or Person Conducting a Business Undertaking (PCBU), is providing a safe place of work for your employees. This duty doesn’t just extend to your employees and contractors, it’s a duty to make your place of business safe for anyone who enters […]
Compliance
Understanding Consumer Guarantees
Consumer guarantees contained in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Business Setup
Is a Company Business Structure Right For You?
Everything you need to know about the company business structure.
Business Setup
6 Things Every Business Owner Should Care About
A quick guide to six key areas for every business owner.
Law Society Journal interview
Interview with Law Society Journal to discuss the impact of COVID19
Stevie Bronze Award Winner 2020
Her Lawyer is the International Stevie Bronze Award Winner for Small Legal Company of the Year
IQ Meets EQ Podcast
Courtney was a guest on Episode 38 -Strong Determination
Interview with Inside Small Business
Q&A: Laying down the law for women
How COVID-19 has changed #auslaw
The Australian legal marketplace will never be the same again once the age of coronavirus has passed. This is, unquestionably, a good outcome.
Centre for Legal Innovation
The Centre for Legal Innovation announces its inaugural Innovation Incubator 2020 participants, including Her Lawyer!
Lawyers Weekly Podcast
Demanding better wellness practices post-pandemic
Interview with Jaya Lesley, Business Strategist
Courtney sat down to chat with her friend and colleague Jaya Lesley during COVID19.
Mother, wife or boss? The impact of COVID-19 on the modern woman [Smart Company]
Courtney’s interview with Smart Company.
Interview with Legal Practice Intelligence
Busy Business Women Podcast
The bright city lights and enviable corporate career aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be, but instead of letting anxiety and depression get the better of her, inspiring business woman Courtney Bowie took her expertise as a corporate lawyer and set up HerLawyer.com.au.
Beaute Industrie Podcast
EP44: Your legal questions answered with Courtney Bowie of Her Lawyer
Six Minutes with Courtney Bowie [Law Society Journal]
Interview with Law Society Journal to discuss COVID19, awards and a career in law.
Interview with Anthill Magazine
Courtney sat down to chat with Anthill Magazine after being name a finalist in the Emerging Leader category of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards.
Breaking away from the ‘boys club’ in law – Lawyers Weekly
Interview with F Magazine
Courtney sat down to chat with F Magazine after being named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 in the Wellness Advocate category.
2020’s 30 Under 30 winners revealed
Courtney has been named winner of the Wellness category. Congratulations!
Lawyers respond to 3rd economic stimulus
The latest economic stimulus measures introduced by the federal government should give boutique law firms reason to be optimistic, say three professionals.
Congratulations to our 2020 Telstra Business Women’s Awards winners
Courtney announced winner of the Emerging Leader Award for NSW.
Interview with Women’s Agenda
5am starts and pulling back on hours: On being a female business owner with caring responsibilities during COVID-19
Interview with Female.com.au
The founder and CEO of Her Lawyer Pty Ltd, Courtney Bowie, has been named a finalist in the Emerging Leader category of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards in New South Wales.
The future of contract law is visual [Lawyers Weekly]
As accessibility becomes a key element in legal innovation, it is imperative we leverage new mediums to rethink the way we offer legal services, write Courtney Bowie and Isabel Mellor.
Contracts
Guide to Contracts & Agreements
No doubt you already know you need some contracts in your business. The thing is, you don’t know what you don’t know (these are the words we hear most often from new business owners). Not to worry – you can quit your Google searching – we’ve put together a list of the most important contracts […]
Business Setup
Guide to Business Structures & Startup Advice
You want to start a business. Now what? You’ve done your research and you’re ready to hit the throttle. Then you realise you haven’t got the first clue where to start when it comes to setting up a new business. Here’s the rundown on everything you need to know about choosing a business structure and […]
Intellectual Property
Guide to Intellectual Property
What is intellectual property? When it comes to Intellectual property (IP) in Australia, myths and misunderstanding abound amongst business owners (in fact, you can read about the 8 most common myths about IP). We’re here to set the record straight. Read on for our no-nonsense summary with everything you need to know right now about […]
Commercial Leases
Guide to Commercial Leases & Property
Are you about to sign a Commercial Lease? Do you know about other options for your business premises? Keep reading our free guide to Commercial leases & Property below. Where can you run your business from? Home Office Coworking Space Sub-Letting Commercial Lease Buying Commercial Premises Home Office Ah, the coveted home office! There are […]
Employment Law
Guide to Dispute Resolution
Dealing With Disputes In business, as in life, sometimes the proverbial $hit hits the fan. Every time a dispute happens all our logic and reasoning fly out the window and we want to crush whoever’s screwed us over. I know, I know. We all do it – we’re only human (me included). So, what’s my […]
Getting Finance
Guide to Succession Planning
Succession planning is just the boring word that lawyers use for the much more exciting tech entrepreneur buzz word “EXIT”. If you’re already thinking “this doesn’t apply to me” and reaching for the “back” button, stop right there. Succession planning is for everyone who runs a business, full stop. Not just tech entrepreneurs looking for […]
Compliance
Can we trust the COVIDSafe App?
What is the COVIDSafe App? The latest weapon in the fight against COVID-19 is the government’s recently launched COVIDSafe App. The app is used to track the spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID19 in Australia and works by keeping a digital record of who you’ve been in contact with. As this is a […]
Contracts
COVID-19: Force Majeure Clauses and Frustrated Contracts
With the widespread threat of COVID-19 mutating into a public health catastrophe globally, we’ve seen the government take steps to restrict our freedom of movement and our capacity to engage in trade and commerce, as well implementing directives that have inhibited our ability to offer our goods and services in the usual way. These new […]
Complaints mount from businesses about ‘confusing’ JobKeeper scheme
The applications have begun flooding in for the $130 billion JobKeeper payment after the process began yesterday, but many business owners fear they’ve been locked out of the scheme.
Workers ‘feeling a little nervous’ over job security amid COVID-19 outbreak
Resolution123 founder Carly Stebbing says “both permanent and casual workers should be very open” to conversations with their employers over entitlements for paid and unpaid annual and sick leave amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Calling out gender discrimination in the workplace on International Women’s Day
Special International Women’s Day interview and case study on gender discrimination at work Author: Courtney Bowie, founder and CEO of Her Lawyer, the law firm for ambitious women in business. Estimated reading time: 12 minutes   In the lead up to International Women’s Day, I’ve been racking my brain for something I can do that’s […]
13 Incredible Women On How They’re Paying It Forward This International Women’s Day
Meet the women who’re championing, empowering and lifting up other women.
Courtney Bowie on setting up her business [Ticker TV]
Empowering women to achieve true work/life satisfaction
Courtney Bowie made the choice to leave her promising career at a mid-tier law firm after she was overcome by anxiety and depression that had manifested physically due to the high-stress work environment.
Gap years can benefit your career — especially women lawyers
Experiencing life as a goat farmer and a restaurant dishwasher helped Courtney Bowie realise that a career in law as a female doesn’t have to be “soul-crushing”.
Business Setup
Definitive Guide: Changing to a Company Business Structure
Starting and growing a business is hard work. Congratulations on your progress so far – you’ve done an amazing job! If you’re reading this Guide, you’re probably interested in how you can take the next step in your business and register your very own Company. Good news! We’re going to explain everything you need to […]
Avoiding Burnout 101: Tips for Highly Ambitious Women
Ambitious women are arguably the best candidates for burnout. We want it ALL: a thriving and successful business a happy family life complete with a gorgeous husband and 2.5 well-behaved kids meaningful friendships a banging body the house the car a big social media following great sex life holidays to exotic locations hobbies spiritual fulfillment […]
5 minutes with Nicky McMillan
Each month we feature one of our amazing clients on our blog. This month we’re proud to showcase Nicky McMillan   Tell us a bit about your business: I liken myself to a ‘people packager’ and ‘confidence cheerleader’ where I help business women/mumpreneurs feel confident within themselves as an image consultant, and connecting confidently with […]
Business Setup
Powerful Tools for Remote Working Teams
Today there are an amazing number of software tools which can connect remote working teams and improve collaboration. In this article, we share with you some of the best technology we use every day here at Her Lawyer. There are many advantages to remote working, such as flexibility, increased productivity and work-life balance. However, there […]
5 minutes with Hasara Lay from Catexplorer
Each month we feature one of our amazing clients on our blog. This month we're proud to showcase Hasara Lay from Catexplorer.
Business Setup
Running My Own Business with Hyperemesis (severe Morning Sickness)
Her Lawyer founder Courtney Bowie describes her struggles with hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness) while pregnant and running a business… 2019 is shaping up to be a big year here at Her Lawyer, and for more reasons than one. My husband and I are thrilled to be welcoming a baby boy in September! The last […]
6 Ways to Legally Protect Your Small Business [Infographic]
How can you protect your small business? There are a number of easy steps that EVERY business owner should take when starting a business to help protect their business AND their personal assets. Often people are so busy worrying about sales, marketing and branding when they first start a business that they don’t stop to […]
Remote working tips and how to live the laptop lifestyle
Unlike most people who live the laptop lifestyle and are self-employed, I have this lifestyle and a boss. Not everyone who is interested in remote working wants to start their own business. I know I didn’t. Right now, I’m doing a big lap of Australia in a caravan with my husband and 2 pre-school aged […]
5 minutes with Jessica Donovan from Natural Super Kids
Each month we feature one amazing client on our blog. This month we’re proud to speak with Jessica Donovan, a naturopath for mums and kids. 5 Minutes With Jessica Donovan Tell us a bit about your business: At Natural Super Kids we empower busy mums to navigate the confusing world of nutrition and health so […]
Intellectual Property
What to do when someone infringes your trade mark
You’ve done the right thing. You’ve spent the money and time getting your precious trade mark registered. And it’s a good thing you did, because some **insert expletive** is using it without your permission… Here are the steps you can take to enforce your trade mark rights: 1. Establish that there is an infringement Before […]
Lawyer mum-of-two does big lap of Australia whilst working from the caravan
When Jen Clements landed her dream job at Her Lawyer, a virtual law firm servicing ambitious women in business, she had no idea that it would facilitate the packing of her family into a caravan and setting off to explore Australia for a year. Jen and her boss Courtney have never met in person. They […]
Compliance
How to Ensure Your Social Media Advertising is Ad Standards Compliant
We’ve all heard of adverts getting banned, right? And we usually associate these bans with TV or radio ads. But what about social media? If you’re a business owner, you’re no doubt using these monstrous platforms to build and grow your business. But do you know the rules of the social media advertising game?   […]
Contracts
Rent-a-Chair Arrangements – What you need to know
Here is a quick guide to Rent-a-Chair arrangements for your salon. Essential reading for all you hairdressers, stylists and beauty therapists out there! You’re a salon owner. You want passive income (who doesn’t?!) and you have a spare chair. You’ve decided to get a freelancer in to fill the gap and line your pockets. Sounds […]
Intellectual Property
Why Copyright Is Struggling To Keep Up With The Digital Space
Property and product ownership has always been fairly simple. Anything tangible you build or buy belongs to you until you sell it or gave it away — unless it’s stolen, in which case the legal system comes into play in a very clear way. The intangible things like ideas, designs and characters aren’t so simple, […]
Intellectual Property
8 Common Myths about Intellectual Property in Australia
When it comes to Intellectual Property in Australia, there are plenty of “Philadelphia lawyers” out there. You know the ones – the know-it-alls posting in your local women in business group, your friend’s new smart-ass boyfriend who pipes up at every dinner party, your dad. With so many different (and loud!) opinions, it’s easy to […]
Contracts
How Client Agreements can help boost your profit
BAS time. That time that rolls around four times a year and makes us have a long hard look at ourselves. For some, there’s a big reality shock there at how little we’re actually profiting after tax and all the rest of it. If you’re thinking it’s all too hard and perhaps it’s time to […]
Intellectual Property
Copyright: A guide to using copyright to protect your business assets
Copyright: the basics What is copyright? Copyright is a type of intellectual property. Copyright owners have exclusive rights to reproduce, publish and communicate their work to the public. Who gets a copyright? In most cases, the original author of the work gets the copyright. There are certain exceptions for employees, commissioned works and government contractors. […]
Contracts
Website Terms of Use and a Disclaimer: why you need them
A simple guide to help you understand who needs website Terms of Use and a Disclaimer, what they actually do and why they’re worth the investment. Not to freak you out or anything, but if you have a website and you don’t have professionally prepared Terms of Use and/or a Disclaimer on there, you’re exposing […]
How to Get Your Invoices Paid in 15 Minutes or Less
Tweak your business practices so you can get paid faster We all know that cash flow, or the lack thereof, is far-and-away the biggest killer of small business. Roughly 60% of Australian small businesses fold within the first 2 years due to cash flow problems. So, what can you do to make sure your business […]
Compliance
5 ways to protect your business from a lawsuit
Is your business a lawsuit waiting to happen? Do you ever lie awake at night worrying you’ve made a mistake or missed something that’s going to land you in litigation and bring your whole house of cards tumbling down? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many business owners spend countless hours worrying whether they’re operating their […]
Business Setup
Franchising 101: A guide for business owners thinking of franchising their business
Franchising is now the most common way for Australian business owners to grow and expand their business. Australia is one of the most franchised countries in the world. If you’re thinking of franchising your business, read on to find out the major considerations before you start. What is franchising? Franchising is a way of growing […]
Compliance
Cyber attacks: 3 simple steps to protect your business
By now, you will have heard about the WannaCrypt “ransomware” cyber attack which swept the globe and took down international giants like Telefonica and FedEx. It was reported as one of the largest coordinated attacks to hit computers worldwide. No doubt you received some very sage advice at the time about updating old devices, upgrading […]
Women in Business: How To Achieve The Perfect Balance Between Work & Home
Women in business face a unique set of challenges. Juggling work life and motherhood, perceived obstacles to achieving success in a ‘man’s world’, not being taken as seriously by investors — just to name a few. But every day, millions of women put their noses to the grindstone and achieve amazing things. To make it […]
Female lawyers being burnt out by the ‘boys’ club’
COURTNEY tried to keep up with the “work hard, play hard” mantra of her workplace, but before long she was ruined.
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