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How Does Payment In Lieu Of Notice Work In New Zealand? (2026 Updated)
Ending an employment relationship is rarely straightforward. Even when both sides agree it’s time to move on, questions...
6 Jan 2025
Working With Affiliates: What An Affiliate Agreement Means (2026 Updated)
Affiliate marketing can be a great way to grow your sales without hiring an in-house marketing team or...
6 Jan 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Leave Loading (2026 Updated)
“Leave loading” is one of those payroll terms that gets thrown around a lot - especially if you’ve...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Fraudulent Misrepresentation? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners are pretty comfortable with the idea that “everyone needs to be honest”. But when a...
6 Jan 2025
5 Unfair Business Practices To Avoid In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a business, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff: landing customers, refining your product,...
6 Jan 2025
Electrical Service Agreements: How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)
If you’re an electrician, electrical contractor, or a business that regularly engages electricians, you’ll know the job doesn’t...
6 Jan 2025
What Is An Endorsement Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re partnering with an influencer, athlete, content creator, or even a well-known local figure to promote your...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need An Advisory Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Bringing an advisor into your business can be a huge win. Maybe it’s a former founder who’s “seen...
6 Jan 2025
Concerned About Competition From A Former Employee, Contractor Or Service Provider? A Non-Compete Agreement May Be The Solution (2026 Updated)
It’s a common (and very reasonable) worry: you invest time and money building up your customer base, refining...
6 Jan 2025
Signing An NDA With An Overseas Party: Which Country’s Laws Apply? (2026 Updated)
It’s never been easier to collaborate across borders. You can jump on a video call with a supplier...
6 Jan 2025
Freight Forwarding Agreements And The Import and Export of Goods (2026 Updated)
Importing or exporting goods can be a huge growth lever for a New Zealand business - whether you’re...
6 Jan 2025
Working As A Contractor (2026 Updated)
Contracting can be a great way to work - you’ve usually got more flexibility, you can choose the...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Specific Performance Of A Contract? (2026 Updated)
Most of the time, when a contract goes wrong, the practical outcome is pretty simple: someone pays compensation...
6 Jan 2025
How Does A Joint Venture Agreement Work? (2026 Updated)
Joint ventures can be an exciting way to grow your business in New Zealand - especially if you’ve...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Greenwashing? (2026 Updated)
More and more customers in New Zealand want to buy from businesses that genuinely care about sustainability. That’s...
6 Jan 2025
Unilateral Contracts: What Are They? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably agreed to a unilateral contract without even realising it. Think about a public reward offer (“$500...
6 Jan 2025
Why It’s Important To Use A Business Engagement Letter With Your Clients (2026 Updated)
If you’re doing work for clients (whether you’re a consultant, agency, accountant, contractor, designer, coach, or service provider),...
6 Jan 2025
Talent Management Agreement: What Exactly Is It? (2026 Updated)
If you’re a creator, artist, influencer, athlete, speaker, or anyone building a personal brand, it’s normal to feel...
6 Jan 2025
6 Key Things To Include In Your App Terms And Conditions (2026 Updated)
Launching an app is exciting. You’ve probably spent weeks (or months) thinking about the user experience, design, and...
6 Jan 2025
Confidentiality Clauses: What Are They & How Can You Enforce Them? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a business, you’re inevitably going to share sensitive information with other people - employees, contractors,...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Exclusive Dealing? (2026 Updated)
Exclusive dealing can sound like a fancy commercial strategy reserved for big brands and nationwide distributors. In reality,...
6 Jan 2025
What Are Online Shop Terms And Conditions? (2026 Updated)
Running an online shop is exciting. You can reach customers all over New Zealand (and beyond), launch new...
6 Jan 2025
Distribution Agreements And Why You Need One (2026 Updated)
If you’re supplying products to retailers, wholesalers, or online sellers, it’s easy to assume the relationship will “just...
6 Jan 2025
Revenue Share Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Revenue share agreements can be a great way to grow a business without taking on big upfront costs...
6 Jan 2025
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