Search Results for: Kristen Porter
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OPINION
Kristen Porter: Changes are coming to privacy laws
A suite of changes is likely coming to privacy laws in the near future, giving consumers greater control over, and ownership of, their personal information, including a new right for individuals to directly take businesses to court.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Mitigating the online risk: Kristen Porter on social media, real estate marketing, and managing the legal minefield of the online space
When it comes to the legal aspects of real estate marketing and the online space, things can quickly get murky. Different social media platforms have different guidelines, while consumer and privacy laws mean agencies can swiftly find themselves into hot water for who they market to, the comments on their pages, the terms of any competitions and more. In this…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kristen Porter simplifies what employee Vs contractor decision means for real estate
Real estate agencies employing contractors should put contracts in place containing clauses that show someone is running their own business, according to a legal expert.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Five critical questions to ask when going into business with others: Kristen Porter
Not too long ago I worked with a client who didn’t have formalised rules drawn up around expenditure, drawings, or dividends in their business. Despite this, it was usual that they would draw a certain amount of funds each fortnight, that their accountant would later reconcile as dividends. It soon became clear there was insufficient cash available to meet the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying a rent roll can supercharge your business – but only if it’s done right
While purchasing a rent roll can be an effective strategy for increasing cash flow and encouraging business growth, doing so comes with risks if you don’t do it properly, warns O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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The 5 biggest rent roll growth mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Getting caught up in the “bigger is better” mentality is an easy trap to fall into, but ramping things up isn’t always the best option for your business, warns O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer, founder, Kristen Porter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The pitfalls of buying and selling a rent roll
Buying a rent roll can be risky, but only if you don’t have all the necessary information before making your decision, according to O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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EVENTS
Employees Vs contractors: How the High Court decision impacts you
Understanding the difference between contractors and employees, and how the two can be legally blurred, can potentially save real estate agency’s thousands of dollars, says O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal offers first month of membership for just $1
Real estate industry clients are seeking more one-on-one support and increased accountability, according to O*NO Legal founder Kristen Porter.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Things to consider when buying or selling a rent roll
The rent roll market is a hot one, with demand far exceeding supply. So, whether you’re looking to buy or sell a rent roll, you better have your ducks in a row, says legal strategist and founder of O*NO Legal, Kristen Porter.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Is offering ownership in your agency the right call?
O*No Legal founding director Kristen Porter breaks down the key considerations when bringing new stakeholders into your business.
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NEWS
New webinar reveals how to successfully prioritise agency legals
O*No Legal founding director Kristen Porter will explain in an upcoming webinar why the biggest challenge real estate agent principles, head of operations, or business owners face is protecting their most valuable asset - their agency.
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NEWS
New webinar to help real estate agents build profitable strategic partnerships
O*NO Legal services led by real estate lawyer Kristen Porter have today announced a new webinar called 'Skyrocket for Real Estate'. The series is designed for principals and senior managers looking to smash their revenue goals - or who are looking to go out on their own. Ms Porter, who…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Protect your business and clients’ privacy: O*NO Legal’s Privacy Prepared Health Check
There’s no better time than now to make sure you’ve got your legals covered when it comes to your clients’ privacy.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course
Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program to help entrepreneurial real estate agents manage the process of starting their own business, without compromising their legal protection.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Privacy webinar to get frontline professionals up to speed
To mark Privacy Awareness Week, O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer has redesigned its highly popular, free privacy webinar to help frontline real estate professionals who deal with personal information.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy Act small business exemption, saying it would be “regulatory overreach” if it were removed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The unbreakable agency: learn the legal ‘must haves’ for long-term success
If you’re looking to establish your own agency, you don’t just need to focus on listings and sales but ensuring you have a rock-solid legal foundation to set yourself up for long-term success.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Franchisors could be held liable for franchisees breaching workplace laws
In a move that could also have ramifications for the real estate industry, the Fair Work Ombudsman has, for the first time, launched legal action against a franchisor seeking to hold it accountable for some franchisees underpaying its workers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal welcomes new senior lawyer
Former real estate agent and senior lawyer, Jonathan Green, has joined O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents Lawyer, bringing his passion for both the real estate and legal industries, to a team of like-minded professionals.
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OPINION
Seven things to consider before going out on your own
The decision to make the move from real estate salesperson to business owner is a big one.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal’s new webinar tackles start-ups and early growth
With more and more real estate agents opting to start their own agency it’s increasingly important to understand the options available, and how to stay on track.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How to choose the right exit strategy for your business
Sales, retirements, and unforeseen events can lead to you or a partner exiting your real estate agency, but many business owners aren’t fully prepared for this critical step in their business’ life cycle.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Growing your business isn’t all about digital
It’s easy to get bogged down and overfocused on digital platforms, including digital marketing and social media, when it comes to business growth.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why you need to future proof your real estate agency
Whether you have been in business for years or are thinking of starting up, managing your agency and building a valuable asset needs a solid legal foundation.
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EVENTS
Webinar to skill agents in what to do if a client’s privacy is breached
Did you know that Privacy Awareness Week is next week? Have you thought about how your office can participate and champion privacy with the rest of Australia?
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