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Vendor due diligence guides for Australian small businesses

Plain-English guides on checking vendors, staying compliant with the Privacy Act, and protecting your business before you sign.

How to check a software vendor before signing a contract in Australia

Before you hand over access to your client data, payroll system, or accounting software — here is exactly how to check who you're dealing with.

4 June 2026 · 8 min read Read →

Vendor due diligence checklist for Australian small businesses

Most Australian small businesses sign vendor contracts without doing any checks. Here is a 15-point checklist you can run in under an hour.

4 June 2026 · 7 min read Read →

Privacy Act 2026: what Australian small businesses need to do about their software vendors

The most significant changes to Australian privacy law since 1988 are now in effect. If you use any software vendors, here is what you need to know.

4 June 2026 · 9 min read Read →

How to check if a supplier is on the Australian sanctions list

Every Australian business dealing with suppliers has an obligation to check sanctions lists. Here is how to do it — for free — in under 5 minutes.

4 June 2026 · 6 min read Read →

Software vendor security checklist for Australian small businesses

Before you give a software vendor access to your systems or client data, run these security checks. Takes 60 seconds with the right tool.

4 June 2026 · 7 min read Read →

Is my software vendor safe? How Australian small businesses can find out

Wondering if the software tool you just signed up to is actually safe? Here is how to check — the fast way and the thorough way.

4 June 2026 · 7 min read Read →