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The Legal Side Of TikTok: Music, Copyright and Ownership (2026 Updated)
TikTok can be a powerful marketing channel, a creative outlet, and (for some creators) a serious revenue stream....
6 Jan 2025
Things To Look Out For In Cafe Or Restaurant Leases (2026 Updated)
Signing a lease is one of the biggest “make or break” moments when you’re opening (or expanding) a...
6 Jan 2025
5 Unfair Business Practices To Avoid In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a business, it’s easy to focus on the exciting stuff: landing customers, refining your product,...
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 You Need To Know About Raising Capital (2026 Updated)
Raising capital can feel like a turning point for your business - exciting, a bit nerve-wracking, and (if...
6 Jan 2025
Your Guide To Commercial Lease Agreements (2026 Updated)
Signing a commercial lease is one of those “big moment” steps for a business. It can be exciting...
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
How To Start A Prototyping Business (2026 Updated)
Starting a prototyping business can be a seriously exciting move. You get to help founders, product teams and...
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
How Does Equity Financing Work? (2026 Updated)
Equity financing can be an exciting milestone. It usually means your business has moved beyond the “bootstrapping” phase...
6 Jan 2025
Legal Considerations For YouTube Content Creators (2026 Updated)
Building a YouTube channel can start as a hobby, but it doesn’t take long before you’re dealing with...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Partnership? (2026 Updated)
Starting a business with someone you trust can feel like the perfect shortcut to growth - you get...
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
Top 5 Benefits Of Working Under A NZBN (2026 Updated)
If you’re starting a business in New Zealand (or you’re already up and running), you’ve probably come across...
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
How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property? (2026 Updated)
You’ve put time (and probably a fair bit of money) into building your business - your name, your...
6 Jan 2025
Running A Retreat Business? Here’s What You Need (2026 Updated)
Running a retreat business can be an amazing way to build a livelihood around wellbeing, creativity, nature, leadership,...
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
What Is A Deed of Assignment, Anyway? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually need to hand over (or take over)...
6 Jan 2025
What Is An Email Disclaimer? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you’ve probably seen an email footer that says something like “This email is...
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
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