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Do You Need Competition Terms & Conditions? (2026 Updated)
Running a giveaway can feel like the fastest way to build hype around your brand. Maybe you’re launching...
5 Jan 2025
How To Start A Candle Business (2026 Updated)
Starting a candle business is one of those ideas that feels both creative and genuinely commercial. You can...
5 Jan 2025
Hiring A Venue? Make Sure You Have A Venue Hire Agreement. (2026 Updated)
You’ve found the perfect venue. The photos look great, the location works, and the dates are available. Then...
5 Jan 2025
The Fine Line Between Spamming And Direct Marketing (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business in New Zealand, marketing is probably on your mind every day. You might...
5 Jan 2025
Beware: Why Your Charity May Be Disqualified (2026 Updated)
Running a charity is rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities that can catch even experienced trustees off...
5 Jan 2025
How Do Social Enterprises Get Funding? (2026 Updated)
Running a social enterprise is a bit different to running a “standard” business. You’re building something that aims...
5 Jan 2025
Service Agreement or Terms & Conditions: What Should You Use For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
When you’re busy winning customers, delivering work, and keeping cashflow healthy, paperwork can feel like the last thing...
5 Jan 2025
Legal Aspects Of Starting A Small Business (2026 Updated)
Starting a small business is exciting - you’ve got an idea, some momentum, and that feeling that you...
5 Jan 2025
A Guide To Outsourcing (2026 Updated)
Outsourcing can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you’re delegating bookkeeping, hiring a virtual assistant, bringing in...
5 Jan 2025
What Is Wage Theft? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, you’ve probably heard the term “wage theft” more and more...
5 Jan 2025
Guide To Trade Mark Infringements New Zealand (2026 Updated)
Your brand is often one of the most valuable things you build - sometimes before you even realise...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Cascading Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’re negotiating a contract and you see the words “cascading clause”, “tiered clause” or “waterfall clause”, it...
5 Jan 2025
Preparing An Evidence Of Prior Use Report (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever applied for a trade mark in New Zealand and hit a snag (like an objection...
5 Jan 2025
Tips For Launching An Edtech Startup (2026 Updated)
Edtech is one of those spaces where you can genuinely build something that changes lives - better learning...
5 Jan 2025
I’m A Franchisor – What Should I Know About Marketing Funds? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a franchise network, marketing can be the difference between a steady pipeline of customers and...
5 Jan 2025
What Are Stand Down Rates In A Hire Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you hire equipment (or you supply it to customers), “stand down” time is one of those issues...
5 Jan 2025
Non-Disclosure Agreements In The Entertainment Industry (2026 Updated)
The entertainment industry runs on relationships, timing, and momentum. Whether you’re developing a new series, negotiating a brand...
5 Jan 2025
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Labour hire can be a game-changer when you need extra hands quickly, want to scale up for a...
5 Jan 2025
What Is A Service Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re providing services to clients (or engaging someone to do work for your business), you’ll quickly run...
5 Jan 2025
Instagram And Copyright: Who Owns The Rights To Your Gram? (2026 Updated)
Instagram can be a huge growth channel for New Zealand businesses. It’s where you build brand trust, run...
5 Jan 2025
What Is An Acceptable Use Policy? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business that uses technology (so, pretty much every business), you’ve probably relied on emails,...
5 Jan 2025
Legal Subscription Services: Could They Work For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
Running a business means you’re constantly making calls that have legal consequences - signing supplier agreements, onboarding staff,...
5 Jan 2025
Could A Share Buyback Agreement Help Your Business? (2026 Updated)
At some point, most growing businesses face a tricky question: what happens if a shareholder wants to leave,...
5 Jan 2025
Registering A Security Interest To Protect Your Business (2026 Updated)
If you sell goods on credit, lease out equipment, or lend money to customers (even informally), you’re taking...
5 Jan 2025
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