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Returns, Refunds and Exchanges: What Are Your Obligations? (2026 Updated)
You’ve made the sale, you’ve packed the order, and then the message comes through: “I want a refund.”...
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
Do Your Employees Have The Right To Work In New Zealand? (2026 Updated)
Hiring your first (or fiftieth) team member is exciting - but it also comes with some legal admin...
6 Jan 2025
Displaying The Correct Advertised Price For Your Goods (2026 Updated)
Getting your pricing right sounds simple - until you’ve got in-store shelf labels, online listings, discount codes, “was/now”...
6 Jan 2025
Creating A Mentally Healthy Business During COVID-19 (2026 Updated)
COVID-19 has changed the way many New Zealand businesses operate - not just in terms of supply chains,...
6 Jan 2025
What Happens To My Employees When I Sell My Business? (2026 Updated)
Selling your business is a big moment. You’ve built something valuable, and now you’re ready to move on...
6 Jan 2025
Seconding Your Employees? You Need A Secondment Agreement (2026 Updated)
Secondments can be a win-win: your employee gets development opportunities, your business strengthens relationships with clients or partners,...
6 Jan 2025
What Are “Odco” Contracts And How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring contractors (or working as one), you’ve probably come across the term “Odco contract” at some...
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
An Employer’s Guide To Garden Leave (2026 Updated)
You’ve just received notice from a key employee that they’re resigning - or you’re in the middle of...
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
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
What Are Contractor Terms and Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring contractors (or working as one), you’ve probably seen “terms and conditions” mentioned on quotes, proposals,...
6 Jan 2025
Casual Worker Leave Entitlements (2026 Updated)
Hiring casual staff can be a great way to stay flexible - especially if your busy periods change...
6 Jan 2025
The Importance Of Workplace Policies And Staff Handbooks (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, you’ll probably spend a lot of time thinking about customers,...
6 Jan 2025
Why You Need A Lawyer To Review Your Statement Of Work (2026 Updated)
If you’re about to sign a Statement of Work (SOW), it probably feels like you’re close to the...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Force Majeure Clause In Business Contracts? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t think about “worst case scenarios” when they’re signing a new contract. You’re focused on...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Supply & Install Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If your business supplies products and installs them (or you’re paying someone else to do both), a handshake...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Profit Sharing Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business with a co-founder, bringing on an investor, or partnering with someone who’s helping...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need A Whistleblower Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s normal to assume whistleblowing is only something “big corporates”...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Referral Agreement And When Do You Need One? (2026 Updated)
Referrals are one of the simplest (and cheapest) ways to grow a business. A happy client tells a...
6 Jan 2025
When To Use An IP Licence Agreement (2026 Updated)
You’ve put real time (and money) into building something valuable - a brand, a piece of software, a...
6 Jan 2025
What Do Employment Lawyers Do? (2026 Updated)
When you’re running a business, people issues can quickly become legal issues. You might be hiring your first...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need To Review My Agreement For Lease? (2026 Updated)
If you’re about to sign an Agreement for Lease (often shortened to an “AFL”), it’s usually a good...
6 Jan 2025
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