Small business stories

Queensland’s small businesses, as diverse as our landscapes and people, tackle challenges with resilience and determination. Explore their stories, successes, and lessons.

Meta Shutdown Blog
Meta shutdowns: The Risks of Relying on One Platform

Understanding the term retail shop lease and whether it applies to your lease can be crucial (and complex). ...

Retail Shop Lease
What is a Retail Shop Lease in Queensland?

Understanding the term retail shop lease and whether it applies to your lease can be crucial (and complex). ...

Blog Signed a contract
Signed a Contract but Want to Exit? What You Need to Know

There may come a time when a commercial or retail tenant or landlord wants to end their lease ...

Blog Ending a Lease Early
Ending a Lease Early – What’s in it for either party?

There may come a time when a commercial or retail tenant or landlord wants to end their lease ...

Property Law Act
Queensland’s New Property Law Act: What Commercial Tenants, Landlords and Property Agents Need to Know

From 1 August 2025, the Queensland Property Law Act 2023 (The Act) introduced changes to how some leases ...

Return Bond
Understanding the Return of a Commercial Lease Bond in Queensland

When a commercial lease ends, one of the final matters to resolve is the return of the bond ...

How Energy Brokers Can Help Small Business Owners
How Energy Brokers Can Help Small Business Owners

In today’s unpredictable energy market, small business owners face rising costs and shifting tariffs — often without the ...

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Understanding Outgoings in Your Non-Retail Lease in Queensland

When you are running a business in Queensland and leasing a non-retail space, it is crucial to understand ...

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Understanding Interim/Injunction Orders in Lease Disputes

Navigating conflicts over your retail shop lease isn't just challenging—it's often time-sensitive. For urgent issues that demand immediate ...