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Non-solicitation Clauses for Game Development Studios in New Zealand
Non-solicitation clauses can help New Zealand game development studios protect staff, contractors and client relationships, but only if...

IP Assignment Clauses for Software Resellers in New Zealand
An IP assignment clause in a software reseller agreement can affect who owns customisations, training materials, integrations, and...

Using Freelancers for a New Zealand Specialty Grocery Brand: Who Owns the IP?
Using freelancers for your New Zealand specialty grocery brand can create hidden IP risks. Learn who owns logos,...

Steps to Dissolve a Partnership in New Zealand
When you started your partnership, it probably felt like the perfect way to build something bigger together. But...

Public Holiday And Weekend Pay In New Zealand: Employer Compliance
If you run a small business in New Zealand, payroll mistakes around public holidays and weekends can sneak...

Protecting Domain Names As Intellectual Property In New Zealand
You’ve probably spent hours (or weeks) coming up with the right business name, building a website, setting up...

IP Due Diligence in New Zealand: What Buyers, Investors and Founders Should Check
An IP due diligence review helps buyers, investors and founders confirm who owns a business’s brand, software, content,...

Protecting Commercially Sensitive Information In New Zealand
If you run a small business, you’re probably sharing information all the time - with staff, contractors, suppliers,...

Lease and Studio Premises Issues for Graphic Design Businesses in New Zealand
Signing for a design studio or creative workspace can create unexpected legal and commercial risk. This guide explains...

Pros And Cons Of Owning A Franchise In New Zealand
Buying a franchise can feel like the “best of both worlds” for a lot of founders: you get...

Website Terms and Privacy for New Zealand Wholesale Food Distributors
Wholesale food distributor websites in New Zealand need more than generic footer wording. This guide explains how website...

Pros And Cons Of Mediation In Commercial And Business Disputes In New Zealand
If you’re running a small business, a dispute can feel like it hijacks everything else - cashflow, team...

CCTV Privacy Policies in New Zealand: What Businesses Need to Cover
Using CCTV in your business is not just a security decision. This guide explains what New Zealand businesses...

Pros And Cons Of Government Grants For NZ Businesses
Government funding can feel like the holy grail when you’re building a business - cash support, credibility, and...

Brand Protection for Training Providers in New Zealand
Your training business brand is more than a logo. New Zealand training providers should protect names, course content,...

Pros And Cons Of Crowdfunding Agreements In New Zealand
Crowdfunding can feel like the best of both worlds for a small business: you raise money, validate demand,...

Staff Policies for Inventory Management Software Businesses in New Zealand
Staff policies for inventory management software businesses in New Zealand need to do more than cover leave and...

IP Assignment Clauses for Clean Beauty Brands in New Zealand
For New Zealand clean beauty brands, an IP assignment clause can decide who owns your formulas, packaging, content...

Pros And Cons Of A New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
If you’re running a small business in New Zealand, you’ve probably come across the term New Zealand Business...

Property Licence Agreements In New Zealand: Key Legal Essentials
If your business uses premises, land, storage, a car park, signage space, or even just a small corner...

Promissory Notes In New Zealand: Key Clauses And Legal Requirements
If you’re running a small business, there are plenty of moments where you might need to lend money,...

Promissory Estoppel In New Zealand: Enforcing Unfulfilled Promises
When you’re running a small business, you make (and rely on) a lot of promises. Sometimes they’re written...

Setting Up Employee Profit-Sharing Schemes in New Zealand
Running a small business in New Zealand often means you’re competing with bigger players for great people. One...

Profit Sharing Agreements In New Zealand: What To Know Before You Sign
Profit sharing can be a smart way to grow a business without taking on the fixed cost (and...
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