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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
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
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
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
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
Selling Personal Information: What’s Allowed? (2026 Updated)
If your business collects customer data, runs marketing campaigns, or uses third-party platforms, you’ve probably wondered where the...
6 Jan 2025
Is A Website Privacy Policy Required By Law? (2026 Updated)
If you run a website in New Zealand, chances are you collect at least some personal information -...
6 Jan 2025
What Is The Right To Be Forgotten? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business (or you’re building one), you’ve probably had that moment where you realise just...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Medical Release Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business that needs to collect or share someone’s health information (even occasionally), you’ll quickly...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need A Privacy Collection Notice If I Have A Privacy Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve already got a Privacy Policy on your website, it’s easy to assume you’ve “ticked the privacy...
6 Jan 2025
Assignment Deeds And Novation Deeds: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, you’ll eventually deal with a situation where a contract needs to move from...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Contract? (2026 Updated)
A contract is one of those legal concepts that sounds formal and intimidating, but in practice it’s something...
6 Jan 2025
Do You Run An Online Directory? Here’s Why Your Terms & Conditions Matter (2026 Updated)
Running an online directory can feel like a “simple” business model at first: list businesses, help users find...
5 Jan 2025
Electronic Witnessing Of Documents: How Does It Work? (2026 Updated)
Running a business (or even just managing your personal affairs) often means signing documents quickly - contracts, resolutions,...
5 Jan 2025
Should You Use A Free Contractor Agreement Template? (2026 Updated)
You’ve found a “free contractor agreement template” online, it looks professional enough, and you just want to get...
5 Jan 2025
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