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Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement. (2026 Updated)

Are Volunteers Part Of Your Business? You Need A Volunteer Agreement. (2026 Updated)

Volunteers can be the secret ingredient that helps your organisation grow - whether you’re running a community project,...

6 Jan 2025
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Do I Need A Parental Leave Policy? (2026 Updated)

Do I Need A Parental Leave Policy? (2026 Updated)

When you’re running a business, it can feel like there’s always another policy you “should” have. But parental...

6 Jan 2025
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Returns, Refunds and Exchanges: What Are Your Obligations? (2026 Updated)

Returns, Refunds and Exchanges: What Are Your Obligations? (2026 Updated)

You’ve made the sale, you’ve packed the order, and then the message comes through: “I want a refund.”...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is A Conjunction Agreement? (2026 Updated)

What Is A Conjunction Agreement? (2026 Updated)

If you’re running a business in New Zealand, it’s pretty normal to find yourself juggling relationships at the...

6 Jan 2025
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Protecting Your IP With A Trade Mark (2026 Updated)

Protecting Your IP With A Trade Mark (2026 Updated)

You’ve put real time (and money) into building your brand - the name, the logo, the packaging, the...

6 Jan 2025
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What Are Preference Shares? (2026 Updated)

What Are Preference Shares? (2026 Updated)

If you’re raising money for your business (or thinking about bringing in investors), it won’t be long before...

6 Jan 2025
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Set Up A Foreign Business In New Zealand (2026 Updated)

Set Up A Foreign Business In New Zealand (2026 Updated)

Thinking about expanding into New Zealand from overseas? You’re not alone. NZ is a popular destination for international...

6 Jan 2025
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What You Need To Know About Voluntary Administration (2026 Updated)

What You Need To Know About Voluntary Administration (2026 Updated)

When cash flow is tight and the pressure from creditors is ramping up, it can feel like you’re...

6 Jan 2025
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Is Your Business Compliant With Your Modern Award? (2026 Updated)

Is Your Business Compliant With Your Modern Award? (2026 Updated)

If you employ staff in Australia (or you’re a New Zealand business expanding across the Tasman), “modern awards”...

6 Jan 2025
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A Guide To Protecting Your Trade Secrets In New Zealand (2026 Updated)

A Guide To Protecting Your Trade Secrets In New Zealand (2026 Updated)

If you’ve put real time (and money) into building a business, chances are you’ve created something valuable that...

6 Jan 2025
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Do Your Employees Have The Right To Work In New Zealand? (2026 Updated)

Do Your Employees Have The Right To Work In New Zealand? (2026 Updated)

Hiring your first (or fiftieth) team member is exciting - but it also comes with some legal admin...

6 Jan 2025
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Displaying The Correct Advertised Price For Your Goods (2026 Updated)

Displaying The Correct Advertised Price For Your Goods (2026 Updated)

Getting your pricing right sounds simple - until you’ve got in-store shelf labels, online listings, discount codes, “was/now”...

6 Jan 2025
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Accessing Government Information: Know Your Rights (2026 Updated)

Accessing Government Information: Know Your Rights (2026 Updated)

Whether you’re running a business, dealing with a council issue, applying for a licence, or simply trying to...

6 Jan 2025
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Creating A Mentally Healthy Business During COVID-19 (2026 Updated)

Creating A Mentally Healthy Business During COVID-19 (2026 Updated)

COVID-19 has changed the way many New Zealand businesses operate - not just in terms of supply chains,...

6 Jan 2025
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What Happens To My Employees When I Sell My Business? (2026 Updated)

What Happens To My Employees When I Sell My Business? (2026 Updated)

Selling your business is a big moment. You’ve built something valuable, and now you’re ready to move on...

6 Jan 2025
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Seconding Your Employees? You Need A Secondment Agreement (2026 Updated)

Seconding Your Employees? You Need A Secondment Agreement (2026 Updated)

Secondments can be a win-win: your employee gets development opportunities, your business strengthens relationships with clients or partners,...

6 Jan 2025
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What Is TM Headstart ? (2026 Updated)

What Is TM Headstart ? (2026 Updated)

If you’ve ever tried to protect your brand, you’ve probably noticed that trade mark registration can feel like...

6 Jan 2025
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What Regulations Affect Your Corporation? (2026 Updated)

What Regulations Affect Your Corporation? (2026 Updated)

Running a corporation in New Zealand can be exciting - but once you’re incorporated, you’re also operating in...

6 Jan 2025
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The Ins and Outs of Shareholders Agreements and Company Constitutions (2026 Updated)

The Ins and Outs of Shareholders Agreements and Company Constitutions (2026 Updated)

If you’re building a company with more than one owner (or you plan to bring in investors later),...

6 Jan 2025
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Checklist For Selling Your Business In New Zealand (2026 Updated)

Checklist For Selling Your Business In New Zealand (2026 Updated)

Selling your business is a big moment. You’ve put time (and probably a lot of late nights) into...

6 Jan 2025
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What Are “Odco” Contracts And How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)

What Are “Odco” Contracts And How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)

If you’re hiring contractors (or working as one), you’ve probably come across the term “Odco contract” at some...

6 Jan 2025
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Sole Traders - Master Your Tax Admin (2026 Updated)

Sole Traders - Master Your Tax Admin (2026 Updated)

Running your business as a sole trader can feel refreshingly simple. You get to move quickly, keep overheads...

6 Jan 2025
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How To Exclude Liability For Negligence In A Contract (2026 Updated)

How To Exclude Liability For Negligence In A Contract (2026 Updated)

If you run a business, you’ve probably had this moment: you’re about to sign a customer contract, supplier...

6 Jan 2025
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Need A Data Processing Agreement? (2026 Updated)

Need A Data Processing Agreement? (2026 Updated)

If your business uses third parties to store, handle, analyse or otherwise “process” personal information, a Data Processing...

6 Jan 2025
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