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Do I Need A Liquor Licence? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling (or even supplying) alcohol as part of your business, it’s normal to feel a bit...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Employee Commission Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring (or managing) staff who earn commission, it’s normal to feel a bit unsure about what...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Exclusion Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, you’ve probably seen (or used) a clause that tries to limit what you’re...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Consultancy Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Hiring a consultant can be a game-changer for your business. Maybe you’re bringing in a marketing specialist to...
5 Jan 2025
I’m Selling Alcohol Online - What Terms And Conditions Do I Need? (2026 Updated)
Selling alcohol online can be a great business move. You can reach customers across New Zealand, build a...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Deed Of Accession? (2026 Updated)
If you’re bringing a new shareholder, investor, co-founder, or key team member into your business, you’ll usually be...
5 Jan 2025
Changing Staff From Full Time To Casual (2026 Updated)
Sometimes your business changes pace. Maybe you’re heading into a quieter season, you’ve lost a key client, or...
5 Jan 2025
When Do You Need A Memorandum Of Understanding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been in this situation: you’ve had a few good meetings, everyone seems aligned, and you’re ready...
5 Jan 2025
How To Reduce Staff Hours (2026 Updated)
When business is busy, rostering feels easy. But when sales dip, costs rise, or demand shifts, one of...
5 Jan 2025
Setting Up A Virtual Internship? Here’s What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Virtual internships can be a win-win: you get extra hands on deck and fresh ideas, and interns get...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Sponsorship Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Sponsorship can be an amazing way to grow your brand, fund an event, or build long-term partnerships in...
5 Jan 2025
A Guide To Hemp Laws In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
Hemp is having a moment in New Zealand - and not just in niche wellness circles. We’re seeing...
5 Jan 2025
Do You Need A Coaching Agreement With Your Clients? (2026 Updated)
Coaching can be a genuinely rewarding business - you get to help people build skills, confidence and momentum,...
5 Jan 2025
What's The Purpose Of An Employment Contract? (2026 Updated)
Hiring your first employee (or even your fifth) is a big moment. It usually means your business is...
5 Jan 2025
Hiring A Venue? Make Sure You Have A Venue Hire Agreement. (2026 Updated)
You’ve found the perfect venue. The photos look great, the location works, and the dates are available. Then...
5 Jan 2025
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
When you’re busy winning customers, delivering work, and keeping cashflow healthy, paperwork can feel like the last thing...
5 Jan 2025
What Is Wage Theft? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, you’ve probably heard the term “wage theft” more and more...
5 Jan 2025
What Are Stand Down Rates In A Hire Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you hire equipment (or you supply it to customers), “stand down” time is one of those issues...
5 Jan 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreements In The Entertainment Industry (2026 Updated)
The entertainment industry runs on relationships, timing, and momentum. Whether you’re developing a new series, negotiating a brand...
5 Jan 2025
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Labour hire can be a game-changer when you need extra hands quickly, want to scale up for a...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Service Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re providing services to clients (or engaging someone to do work for your business), you’ll quickly run...
5 Jan 2025
Could A Share Buyback Agreement Help Your Business? (2026 Updated)
At some point, most growing businesses face a tricky question: what happens if a shareholder wants to leave,...
5 Jan 2025
Should I Give My Employees Paid Leave To Get A COVID-19 Vaccination? (2026 Updated)
When you’re running a business, you’re constantly balancing people, productivity, and compliance. So it makes sense that a...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Managed Services Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, chances are you rely on someone else to keep key systems working -...
5 Jan 2025
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