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Do I Need A CE Mark? (2026 Updated)
If you’re manufacturing products, importing goods, or selling online to customers overseas, it’s normal to hit a point...
6 Jan 2025
Does Business Structure Matter? (2026 Updated)
When you’re starting a business, it’s normal to focus on the exciting parts first: your product, your brand,...
6 Jan 2025
Received A Trade Mark Adverse Report From the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand? Here Are Your Options (2026 Updated)
Putting time (and money) into your brand is exciting - until you receive a message from the Intellectual...
6 Jan 2025
Wrongful Dismissal Vs Unfair Dismissal: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever had to let someone go (or you’re worried you might need to), the terms “wrongful...
6 Jan 2025
How Can I Protect My Business Name? (2026 Updated)
Your business name is often the first thing customers remember (and the first thing competitors notice). So if...
6 Jan 2025
How To Start A Clothing Business (2026 Updated)
Starting a clothing business is one of those ideas that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You might...
6 Jan 2025
How To Write Terms & Conditions For Your Website (2026 Updated)
If you run a website for your business (especially if you sell anything online), your Terms & Conditions...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Standard Form Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, chances are you’ve already used a standard form contract -...
6 Jan 2025
Can Directors Be Shareholders? (2026 Updated)
If you’re setting up a company in New Zealand (or you’re already running one), it’s completely normal to...
6 Jan 2025
Selling Or Purchasing An Online Business? Make Sure You’re Protected (2026 Updated)
Buying or selling an online business can feel like the “smart” shortcut - the brand is already built,...
6 Jan 2025
End User Licence Agreement: What Is It And Why Do I Need One? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building or selling software in New Zealand, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard the term...
6 Jan 2025
Does Your Business Sell Both Goods And Services? Make Sure You’re Using The Right Contract (2026 Updated)
Lots of New Zealand businesses don’t fit neatly into a “goods business” or a “services business” box. Maybe...
6 Jan 2025
Share Buybacks in NZ: Legal Steps and Risks
When you’re building a company, shares are more than just paperwork - they’re how you capture ownership, control,...
6 Jan 2025
What Are Terms Of Trade? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling products or services, chances are you’ve had that moment where something goes wrong and you...
6 Jan 2025
Hiring Remote Workers: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Remote work isn’t a “nice-to-have” anymore for many New Zealand businesses - it’s a practical way to hire...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Co-Founder Exit Strategy And Why Do I Need One? (2026 Updated)
Starting a business with a co-founder can feel like the ultimate “we’ve got this” moment. You’re building something...
6 Jan 2025
What Happens If There Is A Breach Of A Director’s Duty? (2026 Updated)
Being a company director in New Zealand can be exciting - you’re helping steer the business, make big...
6 Jan 2025
What Type Of Contract Do I Need If I’m Working With A Developer? (2026 Updated)
You’ve got an app idea, a new website to launch, or a custom software tool your business really...
6 Jan 2025
McDonald’s vs Hungry Jack’s: What’s The Beef? (2026 Updated)
Even if you’re not a fast food person, chances are you’ve heard of the long-running brand clash between...
6 Jan 2025
How To Start A Tour Guide Business In 2026
Starting a tour guide business is one of those ideas that sounds fun and commercially smart - you...
6 Jan 2025
Property Stylists: Making Sure You’re Legally Protected (2026 Updated)
Property styling can look deceptively simple from the outside: you bring in furniture and décor, make a space...
6 Jan 2025
Are Employees Allowed To Take A Mental Health Day Off Work? (2026 Updated)
Sometimes your team (or you) isn’t physically unwell, but you’re not okay either. Stress, anxiety, burnout and other...
6 Jan 2025
Entity Name Vs Business Name (2026 Updated)
When you’re starting a business in New Zealand, it’s completely normal to feel a bit stuck on what...
6 Jan 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Starting An eCommerce Business (2026 Updated)
Starting an eCommerce business is one of the most accessible ways to build a brand in New Zealand....
6 Jan 2025
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