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What Are Franchise Royalties? (2026 Updated)
Buying into a franchise can feel like a shortcut to a proven business model. You get the brand,...
5 Jan 2025
Why You Need A Conflict Of Interest Policy (2026 Updated)
Most business owners don’t set out to create conflicts of interest. They usually happen quietly - a side...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Authority To Act Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, there will be times when you need someone else to deal with “official”...
5 Jan 2025
Do I Need A Liquor Licence? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling (or even supplying) alcohol as part of your business, it’s normal to feel a bit...
5 Jan 2025
Setting Up An Online Tutoring Business (2026 Updated)
Starting an online tutoring business can feel like the perfect mix of flexibility and impact. You can teach...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Employee Commission Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring (or managing) staff who earn commission, it’s normal to feel a bit unsure about what...
5 Jan 2025
Recruitment Agency vs Labour Hire: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re hiring staff, scaling quickly, or even thinking about starting your own staffing business, it’s easy to...
5 Jan 2025
Who Owns The Copyright In NFTs? (2026 Updated)
NFTs are still a popular way to sell digital art, music, memberships, in-game assets and all sorts of...
5 Jan 2025
Who Can Be A Shareholder? (2026 Updated)
If you’re setting up a company in New Zealand, bringing in investors, or simply formalising who owns what...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Directors’ Resolution? (2026 Updated)
When you’re running a company, you’ll make plenty of day-to-day decisions quickly. But some decisions are too important...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Exclusion Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, you’ve probably seen (or used) a clause that tries to limit what you’re...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Consultancy Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Hiring a consultant can be a game-changer for your business. Maybe you’re bringing in a marketing specialist to...
5 Jan 2025
What Do I Need To Know About Convertible Notes? (2026 Updated)
Raising money for your startup is exciting - and a little daunting. If you’re not ready to lock...
5 Jan 2025
Do I Need To Use The Registered Trademark Symbol? (2026 Updated)
You’ve registered your trade mark, your branding looks sharp, and you’re ready to show the world you mean...
5 Jan 2025
I’m Selling Alcohol Online - What Terms And Conditions Do I Need? (2026 Updated)
Selling alcohol online can be a great business move. You can reach customers across New Zealand, build a...
5 Jan 2025
5 Quick Tips for GDPR Compliance (2026 Updated)
If your business has customers, subscribers, users or clients in the EU (or you’re marketing to people there),...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Brick And Mortar Store? (2026 Updated)
If you’re starting (or growing) a retail business, you’ll quickly run into the term “brick and mortar store”....
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Deed Of Accession? (2026 Updated)
If you’re bringing a new shareholder, investor, co-founder, or key team member into your business, you’ll usually be...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Shipping Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you sell products in New Zealand (or ship to customers here from overseas), your customers will almost...
5 Jan 2025
A Guide To Labelling and Packaging Requirements New Zealand (2026 Updated)
Getting your labels and packaging right can feel like a “small detail” when you’re busy developing products, finding...
5 Jan 2025
When Do You Need A Privacy Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s easy to treat a Privacy Policy as something you’ll...
5 Jan 2025
Changing Staff From Full Time To Casual (2026 Updated)
Sometimes your business changes pace. Maybe you’re heading into a quieter season, you’ve lost a key client, or...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Talent Release Form? (2026 Updated)
If you’re filming content, running a photo shoot, recording interviews, or producing anything that features people, you’ve probably...
5 Jan 2025
When Do You Need A Memorandum Of Understanding? (2026 Updated)
You’ve probably been in this situation: you’ve had a few good meetings, everyone seems aligned, and you’re ready...
5 Jan 2025
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