Rolf Howard
Rolf is managing partner of Owen Hodge Lawyers. He has been in the legal practice since 1986 and a partner of Owen Hodge Lawyers since 1992. Rolf focuses on assisting clients to proactively manage legal responsibilities and opportunities to achieve competitive advantage. Rolf concentrates on business planning and formation, directors’ duties, corporate governance, fundraising and business succession. His major interest is to assist business owners and their financial advisers plan and implement strategies to build and exit from successful businesses.
From the author
What is stress leave and when are your employees entitled to it?
While workplace stress is not an official category for leave from ones’ employment, it is widely accepted as a form of i...
Mar 17, 2021
Do contractors have the same rights as employees?
With more and more SMEs hiring contractors for various jobs, it's vital to know the rights and privileges they are entit...
Jan 19, 2021
Can older staff be made redundant to make room for staff eligible for JobMaker?
The JobMaker Hiring Credit provides monetary incentives to businesses to hire people currently on JobSeeker aged between...
Nov 23, 2020
As an employer, do your employment contracts protect you?
Although employment contracts can be in either written or verbal form, verbal agreements may be difficult to prove shoul...
Oct 19, 2020
The four legal stages of successfully buying a business
Buying an existing business may be exciting but it also requires careful planning and the need to understand the legalit...
Sep 17, 2020
What do the temporary changes to insolvency laws mean for your business?
Amended insolvency laws mean SME owners will now be allowed more time and leniency to repay their debts before having to...
Aug 19, 2020
How to negotiate the sale of your business during COVID-19
A strong customer base, consistent profits and a positive brand image help attract potential buyers when it comes to the...
Jul 21, 2020
My debtor has gone into liquidation, will I be paid?
With the threat liquidation rising due to the pandemic, you need to know if - and how - you can recover debts from faile...
May 27, 2020
What happens if my supplier goes out of business…?
Suppliers going out of business is likely to be a more common occurrence in these tough times - how would your small bus...
Apr 15, 2020
Getting involved in the gig economy
If your business is looking into engaging with gig economy workers, it’s important you know your legal rights and respon...
Mar 10, 2020