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How Supply Agreements Can Help Supply Chain Issues (2026 Updated)
If you run a business that relies on stock, materials, packaging, ingredients, or any kind of “inputs”, you’ve...
6 Jan 2025
B Corps In Australia: What Are They And How Do They Work? (2026 Updated)
“B Corp” is one of those terms you’ll hear a lot in purpose-led business circles - and it’s...
6 Jan 2025
New Years Resolution: Sort Out Your Legals (2026 Updated)
The New Year has a funny way of making you feel motivated and slightly attacked at the same...
6 Jan 2025
Why It’s Important To Have An Agistment Agreement (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever thought about agisting animals (or having your own animals agisted on someone else’s land), you’ll...
6 Jan 2025
What Do You Need To Know About A Franchise’s Exclusive Territory Clause? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying into a franchise, the idea of an “exclusive territory” can sound like the dream: your...
6 Jan 2025
Share Sale vs Asset Sale: What’s The Best Path When Buying A Business? (2026 Updated)
Buying a business is exciting - you’re stepping into something that already has customers, systems, and (hopefully) steady...
6 Jan 2025
5 Ways To Get Funding For Your Small Business (2026 Updated)
Starting (or scaling) a small business usually comes down to one practical question: where is the money coming...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Real Estate Agent Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re buying, selling, or leasing property in New Zealand, chances are you’ll be asked to sign a...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Research And Development Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Research and development (R&D) is exciting - it’s where new products, improved processes, software features, and “we’ve-never-done-this-before” ideas...
6 Jan 2025
When Do I Need A Wholesale Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’re selling products to retailers, distributors, or other businesses (rather than directly to consumers), you’re probably doing...
6 Jan 2025
How To Transfer Shares To Another Person (2026 Updated)
Transferring shares can look simple on the surface: one person sells (or gives) shares, another person receives them,...
6 Jan 2025
Not-For-Profit Company Formation: Our Guide (2026 Updated)
Starting a not-for-profit can feel like a big, values-driven step - because it is. You’re taking an idea...
6 Jan 2025
What Do Franchisees Typically Have To Pay To The Franchisor? (2026 Updated)
Buying into a franchise can feel like getting a business “shortcut” - you’re stepping into a proven model,...
6 Jan 2025
Can I Pay My Employees Commission Only? (2026 Updated)
If you run a sales-driven business, paying your team “commission only” can sound like a win-win: you control...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Non-Binding Contract? (2026 Updated)
If you’re negotiating a deal, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Don’t worry - it’s non-binding.” That can be...
6 Jan 2025
What Is Time In Lieu? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business (or you’re managing your first team), overtime can creep up fast. A late...
6 Jan 2025
How To Choose A Co-Founder (2026 Updated)
Choosing a co-founder can be one of the most exciting steps in starting a business - and one...
6 Jan 2025
Why Copying T&Cs From Another Website Is A Bad Idea (2026 Updated)
When you’re building a website (or launching a new product), it’s tempting to treat your Terms & Conditions...
6 Jan 2025
Setting Up An Incorporated Association (2026 Updated)
Starting a club, community group, or member-based organisation is exciting - you’ve got a mission, people who care,...
6 Jan 2025
Got An eCommerce Clothing Store? A Guide To Your T&Cs (2026 Updated)
Running an eCommerce clothing store is exciting - you get to build a brand, create products people actually...
6 Jan 2025
IT Service Agreement and IT Support Agreement: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you provide (or buy) tech services, you’ve probably seen both an “IT Service Agreement” and an “IT...
6 Jan 2025
What Are Plant Breeders’ Rights? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve spent months (or years) developing a new plant variety, it’s completely normal to wonder: how do...
6 Jan 2025
What You Need To Know About Sales Commissions (2026 Updated)
Sales commissions can be a great way to motivate your team and grow revenue - but they can...
6 Jan 2025
Why Should I Use E-signatures? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business in New Zealand, chances are you’ve signed (and chased) more documents than you...
6 Jan 2025
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