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Criticising Your Boss On Social Media: What’s Legal? (2026 Updated)
Social media makes it easy to vent. A bad shift, a tough conversation with your manager, or a...
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
Can Employees Be Forced To Take Annual Leave? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been here before: business is quiet, you’re trying to manage cashflow, or you’re shutting down over...
5 Jan 2025
Why Have A Supply Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, chances are you rely on someone else to keep your operation moving -...
5 Jan 2025
Setting Up a Charity – Part II: Get Registered (2026 Updated)
If you’ve read Part I of this series, you’ve already done the hard (and very important) thinking: choosing...
5 Jan 2025
What Is IP Assignment (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business, there’s a good chance your most valuable assets won’t be the physical ones....
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
Why It’s A Good Idea To Have A Work Experience Agreement (2026 Updated)
Offering work experience can be a win-win. You get an extra set of hands (and potentially a future...
5 Jan 2025
Do You Know About Unfair Contract Terms? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, chances are you use contracts every day - quotes, online terms, supply agreements,...
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
Building A Successful Online Marketplace: Legal Tips (2026 Updated)
Online marketplaces are everywhere now - from niche “pre-loved” platforms to B2B directories and service marketplaces that match...
5 Jan 2025
Should You Download A Template Or Get A Lawyer? (2026 Updated)
You’re about to sign a contract, launch a website, hire your first employee, or bring on a business...
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
Do I Need A Facility Management Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you manage (or own) a building, site, or portfolio of premises, you’ll know facility management can quickly...
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 Changes to the New Equity Crowdfunding Laws Affect Your Startup (2026 Updated)
Equity crowdfunding can feel like the best of both worlds: you raise growth capital, build a community of...
5 Jan 2025
Airbnb In New Zealand: Is It Legal? (2026 Updated)
Airbnb (and other short-stay platforms) can be a great way to earn extra income from a spare room,...
5 Jan 2025
What You Need To Do As The Director Of A New Company (2026 Updated)
Setting up a new company is an exciting milestone. You’ve probably put a lot of thought into your...
5 Jan 2025
Understanding Hire Purchase Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying equipment, vehicles, or big-ticket assets for your business, it’s normal to look for a payment...
5 Jan 2025
Do You Need Website Terms & Conditions (2026 Updated)
If you’ve built a website for your business (or you’re about to launch one), it’s normal to wonder...
5 Jan 2025
Do I Need To Pay My Staff A Minimum Rate If They Are Being Paid A Piece Rate? (2026 Updated)
Paying staff a “piece rate” (for example, $X per item packed, per car cleaned, per lawn mowed, per...
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
What Is A SAFE Cap Table, And Why Do I Need It? (2026 Updated)
If you’re raising money for your startup, you’ll hear a lot of jargon pretty quickly - “cap table”,...
5 Jan 2025
Is A Quotation Legally Binding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been here before: you send a quote, the customer says “sounds good”, and then everything changes...
5 Jan 2025
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