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An Employer’s Guide To Leave Loading (2026 Updated)
“Leave loading” is one of those payroll terms that gets thrown around a lot - especially if you’ve...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Fraudulent Misrepresentation? (2026 Updated)
Most business owners are pretty comfortable with the idea that “everyone needs to be honest”. But when a...
6 Jan 2025
Electrical Service Agreements: How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)
If you’re an electrician, electrical contractor, or a business that regularly engages electricians, you’ll know the job doesn’t...
6 Jan 2025
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
Concerned About Competition From A Former Employee, Contractor Or Service Provider? A Non-Compete Agreement May Be The Solution (2026 Updated)
It’s a common (and very reasonable) worry: you invest time and money building up your customer base, refining...
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
Working As A Contractor (2026 Updated)
Contracting can be a great way to work - you’ve usually got more flexibility, you can choose the...
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
What Is Greenwashing? (2026 Updated)
More and more customers in New Zealand want to buy from businesses that genuinely care about sustainability. That’s...
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
Confidentiality Clauses: What Are They & How Can You Enforce Them? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a business, you’re inevitably going to share sensitive information with other people - employees, contractors,...
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
Can Employees Be Forced To Take Annual Leave? (2026 Updated)
Annual leave sounds simple in theory: your employee takes time off, gets paid, and comes back refreshed. In...
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
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