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Share Sale vs Asset Sale: What’s The Best Path When Buying A Business? (2026 Updated)

Share Sale vs Asset Sale: What’s The Best Path When Buying A Business? (2026 Updated)

Buying a business is exciting - you’re stepping into something that already has customers, systems, and (hopefully) steady...

6 Jan 2025
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5 Ways To Get Funding For Your Small Business (2026 Updated)

5 Ways To Get Funding For Your Small Business (2026 Updated)

Starting (or scaling) a small business usually comes down to one practical question: where is the money coming...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Real Estate Agent Agreement? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Real Estate Agent Agreement? (2026 Updated)

If you’re buying, selling, or leasing property in New Zealand, chances are you’ll be asked to sign a...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Research And Development Agreement? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Research And Development Agreement? (2026 Updated)

Research and development (R&D) is exciting - it’s where new products, improved processes, software features, and “we’ve-never-done-this-before” ideas...

6 Jan 2025
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When Do I Need A Wholesale Agreement? (2026 Updated)

When Do I Need A Wholesale Agreement? (2026 Updated)

If you’re selling products to retailers, distributors, or other businesses (rather than directly to consumers), you’re probably doing...

6 Jan 2025
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How To Transfer Shares To Another Person (2026 Updated)

How To Transfer Shares To Another Person (2026 Updated)

Transferring shares can look simple on the surface: one person sells (or gives) shares, another person receives them,...

6 Jan 2025
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Not-For-Profit Company Formation: Our Guide (2026 Updated)

Not-For-Profit Company Formation: Our Guide (2026 Updated)

Starting a not-for-profit can feel like a big, values-driven step - because it is. You’re taking an idea...

6 Jan 2025
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What Do Franchisees Typically Have To Pay To The Franchisor? (2026 Updated)

What Do Franchisees Typically Have To Pay To The Franchisor? (2026 Updated)

Buying into a franchise can feel like getting a business “shortcut” - you’re stepping into a proven model,...

6 Jan 2025
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Can I Pay My Employees Commission Only? (2026 Updated)

Can I Pay My Employees Commission Only? (2026 Updated)

If you run a sales-driven business, paying your team “commission only” can sound like a win-win: you control...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Non-Binding Contract? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Non-Binding Contract? (2026 Updated)

If you’re negotiating a deal, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t worry - it’s non-binding.” That can be...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is Time In Lieu? (2026 Updated)

What Is Time In Lieu? (2026 Updated)

If you run a business (or you’re managing your first team), overtime can creep up fast. A late...

6 Jan 2025
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How To Choose A Co-Founder (2026 Updated)

How To Choose A Co-Founder (2026 Updated)

Choosing a co-founder can be one of the most exciting steps in starting a business - and one...

6 Jan 2025
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Why Copying T&Cs From Another Website Is A Bad Idea (2026 Updated)

Why Copying T&Cs From Another Website Is A Bad Idea (2026 Updated)

When you’re building a website (or launching a new product), it’s tempting to treat your Terms & Conditions...

6 Jan 2025
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Setting Up An Incorporated Association (2026 Updated)

Setting Up An Incorporated Association (2026 Updated)

Starting a club, community group, or member-based organisation is exciting - you’ve got a mission, people who care,...

6 Jan 2025
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Got An eCommerce Clothing Store? A Guide To Your T&Cs (2026 Updated)

Got An eCommerce Clothing Store? A Guide To Your T&Cs (2026 Updated)

Running an eCommerce clothing store is exciting - you get to build a brand, create products people actually...

6 Jan 2025
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IT Service Agreement and IT Support Agreement: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)

IT Service Agreement and IT Support Agreement: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)

If you provide (or buy) tech services, you’ve probably seen both an “IT Service Agreement” and an “IT...

6 Jan 2025
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What Are Plant Breeders’ Rights? (2026 Updated)

What Are Plant Breeders’ Rights? (2026 Updated)

If you’ve spent months (or years) developing a new plant variety, it’s completely normal to wonder: how do...

6 Jan 2025
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What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions (2026 Updated)

What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions (2026 Updated)

Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team and grow revenue - but they can...

6 Jan 2025
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Why Should I Use E-signatures? (2026 Updated)

Why Should I Use E-signatures? (2026 Updated)

If you’re running a business in New Zealand, chances are you’ve signed (and chased) more documents than you...

6 Jan 2025
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Do I Need A Software Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)

Do I Need A Software Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)

Building software is exciting - whether you’re launching a SaaS platform, selling a desktop app, licensing an API,...

6 Jan 2025
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How Do Company Directors Get Paid? (2026 Updated)

How Do Company Directors Get Paid? (2026 Updated)

If you’re starting (or growing) a company in New Zealand, it’s completely normal to wonder how directors actually...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Deed Of Waiver, Release & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Deed Of Waiver, Release & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)

You’ve probably seen a “waiver” pop up when you’re signing up for something that carries a bit of...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Trust And Is It Right For My Business? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Trust And Is It Right For My Business? (2026 Updated)

When you’re building a business, you’ll hear the word “trust” thrown around a lot - sometimes as a...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Drug Test Consent Form? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Drug Test Consent Form? (2026 Updated)

Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace can be a sensitive topic. You want to keep your team...

6 Jan 2025
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