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Kylie Jervis, Lychee producer, Bundaberg. Photo supplied by Growcom
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
z Seminars and workshops provided by various law firms and accountants (for example, the Central Highlands Development Corporation runs workshops a couple of times a year)
z Legal Aid community education www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Get-legal-help/Our-services/Community-legal-education z Television Education Network www.tved.net.au/
z Legal wise seminars and webinars www.legalwiseseminars.com.au/legal/?1-traversablecategories=3
z Resource Consulting Services – various business fundamentals, succession and associated courses
HELP
z Law firms with agribusiness experience;
z Agribusiness accountants;
z Independent financial planners;
z Specialists in the area in which you need help; and
z Community referrals for situations in which someone if feeling vulnerable or need help with next steps.
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CHECKLIST
z Be wary about what you read on the internet about legal issues - some are accurate, some are not.
z Look for a specialist in the area in which you need help. The law is not stagnant and changes occur regularly. If a lawyer doesn’t specialise in a particular area, they may not be up to date.
z Most law firms, and many accountants, will provide an initial meeting at no cost. Get to know an advisor, ensure they have good knowledge of ways to help you with your problem.
z Don’t put off or avoid dealing with issues, gaining knowledge of the business and the business structure or knowing how to protect your own financial security. The more knowledge you have, and the better you can communicate with family members, and the more likely that issues can be resolved amicably.