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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
7 Things To Know When Using Shopify (2026 Updated)
Shopify has made it easier than ever to launch an online store in New Zealand. You can build...
6 Jan 2025
Are Recipes Intellectual Property? (2026 Updated)
You’ve spent months (maybe years) perfecting a recipe. It might be your signature hot sauce, a spice blend...
6 Jan 2025
Need To Renew Your Trade Mark? (2026 Updated)
Your trade mark is one of those business assets that can quietly do a lot of heavy lifting....
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
Protecting Intellectual Property: Do You Need An IP Health Check? (2026 Updated)
You’ve put real time (and probably real money) into building your business - the name, the brand look...
5 Jan 2025
Can I Stop People Reselling My Business’ Products? (2026 Updated)
You’ve put time (and money) into developing your product, building a brand, and getting your pricing right. Then...
5 Jan 2025
Colour Trade Marks And Why You Should Watch Out For Them (2026 Updated)
When you think “trade mark”, you probably picture a business name or a logo. But in New Zealand,...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Model Release Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re creating content that includes real people - whether it’s for your website, social media ads, product...
5 Jan 2025
Google TrustRank: Is Your Privacy Policy Impacting Your SEO? (2026 Updated)
Your Privacy Policy probably isn’t the first thing you think about when you’re trying to rank on Google....
5 Jan 2025
How To Deal With Negative Online Reviews (2026 Updated)
Negative online reviews can feel personal - especially when you’ve poured time, money and a lot of energy...
5 Jan 2025
Vaccine Mandates In The Workplace - What Is Your Role As An Employer? (2026 Updated)
Vaccine mandates can feel like a “no-win” issue for employers. On one hand, you’ve got real health and...
5 Jan 2025
How To Transfer A Trade Mark (2026 Updated)
When you’ve built a brand people recognise, your trade mark becomes one of your most valuable business assets....
5 Jan 2025
How Do I Protect My Business Information From Being Stolen? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a business, your information is often your competitive edge. It might be your customer list,...
5 Jan 2025
How Does Copyright Protect My Business? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business in New Zealand, chances are you’re creating content every day - website copy,...
5 Jan 2025
How To Sell Your Online Business (2026 Updated)
Selling an online business can feel like a big milestone - and it is. Whether you’re ready to...
5 Jan 2025
How Do I Know If I’m Infringing Copyright? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, building a brand online, or creating content for customers, it’s surprisingly easy to...
5 Jan 2025
Need a Trade Mark? 6 Things You Need to Know (2026 Updated)
You’ve put time (and probably a lot of late nights) into choosing the right name, designing a logo,...
5 Jan 2025
How Do I Copyright Something? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve created something original for your business - a logo, a website, a product label, a course,...
5 Jan 2025
Are New Zealand Trade Marks And Copyright Valid Internationally? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a brand in New Zealand, it’s completely normal to assume your intellectual property rights “travel”...
5 Jan 2025
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