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Understanding Unfair Dismissal (2026 Updated)
Letting someone go is one of the hardest parts of running a business. Even if you’re confident you’ve...
5 Jan 2025
Worried About Event Cancellations? Here’s How To Protect Your Business. (2026 Updated)
Running events can be exciting, profitable, and a great way to build a loyal customer base. But it’s...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Dual Company Structure? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business that’s starting to grow (or you’ve got big plans from day one), you’ve...
5 Jan 2025
How Do I Copyright Something? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve created something original for your business - a logo, a website, a product label, a course,...
5 Jan 2025
Legal Requirements For An Online Business Australia (2026 Updated)
Running an online business can feel refreshingly simple: build a website, list your products or services, start marketing,...
5 Jan 2025
What Is Employee Stand Down? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, there may come a time when work simply can’t be performed - not...
5 Jan 2025
Are New Zealand Trade Marks And Copyright Valid Internationally? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a brand in New Zealand, it’s completely normal to assume your intellectual property rights “travel”...
5 Jan 2025
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
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