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Proptech Startups: A Legal And Practical Overview (2026 Updated)
Proptech (property technology) startups are changing how we buy, sell, rent, build, manage and finance property in New...
5 Jan 2025
Can You Own Multiple Franchises? (2026 Updated)
Owning a franchise can feel like the best of both worlds: you get to run your own business,...
5 Jan 2025
Disclaimers: How They Can Protect Your Business (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, you’ve probably seen disclaimers everywhere - on websites, invoices, quotes,...
5 Jan 2025
Cyber Security & Data Breaches: Legal Tips To Protect Your Business (2026 Updated)
Cyber security isn’t just an “IT issue” anymore. If you run a business in New Zealand, it’s also...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Dropshipping Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Dropshipping can be a great way to launch an online store without holding stock. You focus on marketing...
5 Jan 2025
5 Things You Need To Know Before You Sell Products On Amazon New Zealand (2026 Updated)
Selling on Amazon can feel like the ultimate shortcut to launching (or scaling) an eCommerce brand. The platform...
5 Jan 2025
Do I Need A Domain Name Licence? (2026 Updated)
Buying a domain name feels like one of the easiest parts of starting an online business. You find...
5 Jan 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Child Care Agreements (2026 Updated)
Running a childcare service (or placing your child into one) is built on trust. But trust works best...
5 Jan 2025
General Security Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If you’re borrowing money for your business, buying equipment on finance, or taking on a working capital facility,...
5 Jan 2025
Understanding IT Services Agreements (2026 Updated)
If you’re paying an IT provider to build, maintain or secure your systems, you’re not just “getting tech...
5 Jan 2025
What Payment Structure Do I Use For My Online Marketplace? (2026 Updated)
Running an online marketplace can be an exciting way to build a scalable business - you connect buyers...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Deed Of Access & Indemnity? (2026 Updated)
If you’re stepping into a director role (or you’re running a company and appointing directors), it’s normal to...
5 Jan 2025
A Guide To Employee Onboarding (2026 Updated)
Hiring someone new is a big moment for any business. Whether it’s your very first employee or the...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Training Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re investing time and money into training people in your business, you’ll usually want some clarity around...
5 Jan 2025
Using Cookies On Your Website? A Cookie Policy Is Important (2026 Updated)
If your website uses analytics, embedded videos, a live chat widget, or any kind of targeted marketing, there’s...
5 Jan 2025
What Licence Do I Need For My Business? (2026 Updated)
Starting a business is exciting - but the “admin” side can get confusing fast, especially when people start...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Fiduciary Duty? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business (or thinking about starting one), you’ll hear the phrase “fiduciary duty” come up...
5 Jan 2025
Setting Up A Pop Up Shop (2026 Updated)
Pop up shops are a great way to test a product idea, build buzz, and make real sales...
5 Jan 2025
The Importance Of Knowing The Difference Between An Employee And A Contractor (2026 Updated)
When you’re growing a business, it’s normal to want flexibility. Maybe you need someone for a short project,...
5 Jan 2025
Pre-emptive Rights For Company Shareholders (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a company with other shareholders (or you’re thinking about bringing investors in), one of the...
5 Jan 2025
Do New Zealand Workers Have The Right To Toilet Breaks? (2026 Updated)
Most people don’t start a job thinking they’ll have to “negotiate” access to the toilet. But in busy...
5 Jan 2025
Developing A Mobile App: Legal Considerations (2026 Updated)
Building a mobile app is exciting. You’ve got an idea, you’ve started mapping features, and you can already...
5 Jan 2025
Things To Do After Registering A Company (2026 Updated)
You’ve registered your company in New Zealand - congrats. For a lot of founders, that’s the moment things...
5 Jan 2025
The Battle Of The Forms: When 2 Parties’ T&Cs Go To War! (2026 Updated)
You send your quote with your terms and conditions attached. The other side sends back a purchase order...
5 Jan 2025
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