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Why It’s Important To Have An Agistment Agreement (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever thought about agisting animals (or having your own animals agisted on someone else’s land), you’ll...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Real Estate Agent Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying, selling, or leasing property in New Zealand, chances are you’ll be asked to sign a...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Research And Development Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Research and development (R&D) is exciting - it’s where new products, improved processes, software features, and “we’ve-never-done-this-before” ideas...
6 Jan 2025
When Do I Need A Wholesale Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling products to retailers, distributors, or other businesses (rather than directly to consumers), you’re probably doing...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Non-Binding Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you’re negotiating a deal, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t worry - it’s non-binding.” That can be...
6 Jan 2025
Why Copying T&Cs From Another Website Is A Bad Idea (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a website (or launching a new product), it’s tempting to treat your Terms & Conditions...
6 Jan 2025
IT Service Agreement and IT Support Agreement: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you provide (or buy) tech services, you’ve probably seen both an “IT Service Agreement” and an “IT...
6 Jan 2025
What Are Plant Breeders’ Rights? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve spent months (or years) developing a new plant variety, it’s completely normal to wonder: how do...
6 Jan 2025
What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions (2026 Updated)
Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team and grow revenue - but they can...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need A Software Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Building software is exciting - whether you’re launching a SaaS platform, selling a desktop app, licensing an API,...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Deed Of Waiver, Release & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably seen a “waiver” pop up when you’re signing up for something that carries a bit of...
6 Jan 2025
How Do You Protect Your Slogan Or Tagline From Your Competitor? (2026 Updated)
Your slogan (or tagline) can be one of the most valuable parts of your brand. It’s the line...
6 Jan 2025
When Do You Need Credit Application Terms? (2026 Updated)
Offering credit can be a great way to win bigger customers, secure repeat orders, and smooth out cashflow...
6 Jan 2025
What To Do If Someone Breaks A Contract (2026 Updated)
When someone breaks a contract, it can feel personal - especially if you’ve spent time (and money) relying...
6 Jan 2025
Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement. (2026 Updated)
Volunteers can be the secret ingredient that helps your organisation grow - whether you’re running a community project,...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Conjunction Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s pretty normal to find yourself juggling relationships at the...
6 Jan 2025
Protecting Your IP With A Trade Mark (2026 Updated)
You’ve put real time (and money) into building your brand - the name, the logo, the packaging, the...
6 Jan 2025
A Guide To Protecting Your Trade Secrets In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
If you’ve put real time (and money) into building a business, chances are you’ve created something valuable that...
6 Jan 2025
How To Exclude Liability For Negligence In A Contract (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re about to sign a customer contract, supplier...
6 Jan 2025
Need A Data Processing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business uses third parties to store, handle, analyse or otherwise “process” personal information, a Data Processing...
6 Jan 2025
Worried About Privacy Complaints? How To Make Sure Your Business Is Prepared (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t set out to “get privacy wrong”. Usually, it’s the opposite - you’re trying to...
6 Jan 2025
Need A Software Reseller Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built (or sourced) a great software product, partnering with resellers can be one of the fastest...
6 Jan 2025
What Is The Difference Between Terms Of Use And Terms & Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you run a website, app, or online store, you’ve probably seen businesses link to both “Terms of...
6 Jan 2025
Do You Really Need To Wait For Your Client To Sign Your Contract? (2026 Updated)
You’ve done the proposal, had the calls, agreed on price and scope, and you’re ready to start. Then...
6 Jan 2025
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