If you are presently the owner of a retail business. ask yourself: Are you suffering from the effects of Covid-19? Is your business still healthy and thriving? Is the possibility of renewing your lease for a further five years giving you a headache? Are you paying too much rent? Do you wish that you knew how to negotiate a better lease with your landlord? Do you know how to ensure that the annual outgoings charged by the landlord are fair and reasonable and comply with the provisions of the Retail Tenancy Act in your state? Are you experiencing stock shrinkage? Are you having difficulties negotiating with your bank? Are you studying about retail at a college or university? Do you know the law covering franchisees and franchisors from both a Federal and State perspective? Are you thinking of bringing your retail business to Australia? Are you considering retiring and either selling your business, or handing it over to family members? If the answers to any of these questions is "yes", then this book is for you.