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Drag Along & Tag Along Clauses In Shareholders Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a company with other shareholders, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff (product, customers,...
5 Jan 2025
What Is The Legal Age To Sign A Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business (or even just buying or selling something online), you’ll eventually wonder: what’s the...
5 Jan 2025
How Can I Make Verbal Promises Legally Binding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been there: you have a quick chat with a supplier, a customer, a potential co-founder, or...
5 Jan 2025
How Can A Forward Contract Protect My Business? (2026 Updated)
If your business buys or sells overseas, imports stock, exports products, or relies on fluctuating input costs, you’ve...
5 Jan 2025
The Importance Of Online Hire Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you hire out equipment, vehicles, tools, party gear, tech, or even short-term use of specialist assets, chances...
5 Jan 2025
When Is A Contract Unenforceable? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners assume that if something’s “in writing and signed”, it’s automatically legally binding. In reality, some...
5 Jan 2025
Thinking About A Loan For You Business? You Might Need A Loan Agreement (2026 Updated)
You’ve found a growth opportunity, a new supplier deal, or a piece of equipment that will pay for...
5 Jan 2025
How To Set Out Good Business Terms and Conditions (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ve already had the “do we...
5 Jan 2025
How To Initial A Document (2026 Updated)
Initialling a document sounds simple - until you’re staring at a 40-page agreement, wondering where you’re meant to...
5 Jan 2025
Owner Driver Contracts: What Are The New Laws? (2026 Updated)
If you run a transport business (or you’re a driver with your own vehicle), “owner driver” arrangements can...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Authority To Act Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, there will be times when you need someone else to deal with “official”...
5 Jan 2025
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 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
When Do You Need A Privacy Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s easy to treat a Privacy Policy as something you’ll...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re filming content, running a photo shoot, recording interviews, or producing anything that features people, you’ve probably...
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
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
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
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