Business Set Up Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business set up for new zealand businesses.
What Is An Email Disclaimer? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you’ve probably seen an email footer that says something like “This email is confidential” or “Any views expressed are the sender’s”. It’s easy to copy and paste...
6 January 2025
For Love & Money: Starting A Business With Your Significant Other (2026 Updated)
Starting a business with your significant other can feel like the ultimate “power couple” move. You already trust each other, you know how each other thinks, and you’ve probably talked about the...
6 January 2025
Public vs Private Companies: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re starting or growing a business in New Zealand, you’ve probably heard people talk about “public companies” and “private companies” as if they’re completely different worlds. The tricky part is that...
6 January 2025
Does Your Small Business Have An Effective Cancellation Policy? Here’s Why It Should (2026 Updated)
If you run a small business, cancellations probably aren’t a rare “what if” scenario - they’re a regular part of doing business. Maybe a client cancels a service the night before you’ve...
6 January 2025
Business Registration In New Zealand: How Does It Work? (2026 Updated)
Starting a business is exciting - but when you get to the “registration” part, it can suddenly feel like there are a hundred boxes to tick. The good news is that business...
6 January 2025
A Guide To Running An Ecommerce Business (2026 Updated)
Running an ecommerce business can feel like the best of both worlds: you get the reach of the internet, the flexibility of digital tools, and the ability to scale without needing a...
6 January 2025
Here's How A Franchise Grant Process Works (2026 Updated)
Franchising can be a smart way to grow your business without having to personally open and run every new location. But the franchise grant process (the steps you take to recruit, assess,...
6 January 2025
Sole Trader Vs Company: Should You Make The Switch? (2026 Updated)
When you first start a business in New Zealand, going in as a sole trader can feel like the obvious choice. It’s quick, it’s familiar, and you can get moving without too...
6 January 2025
Everything You Need To Know About Canva & Copyright (2026 Updated)
Canva has made it ridiculously easy to create logos, social posts, pitch decks, product labels, and just about anything else your business needs. But there’s a catch: “easy to design” doesn’t always...
6 January 2025
Why Do I Need A Personal Training Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Running personal training sessions can feel straightforward: you show up, coach your client, and help them hit their goals. But if you’re taking payments, collecting client details, and delivering a service that...
6 January 2025
Registering A Business Name: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Choosing a business name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a new venture. It’s the label that will end up on your website, invoices, social profiles, packaging, and (hopefully)...
6 January 2025
What Happens At The End Of A Franchise Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Running a franchise can feel like you’ve got a “business-in-a-box” - proven branding, set systems, and a support network that helps you grow faster than you might on your own. But every...
6 January 2025
Ultimate Business Owner’s Guide To Business Legislation (2026 Updated)
Running a business in New Zealand can feel like you’re juggling a hundred things at once - customers, cashflow, staff, suppliers, and growth plans. Then there’s the legal side: the rules you...
6 January 2025
How To Implement An Effective Complaint Policy (2026 Updated)
Complaints happen in every business. It might be a customer unhappy with a refund, a client frustrated about service quality, or an employee raising a serious concern about behaviour at work. The...
6 January 2025
What Is An Option Deed? (2026 Updated)
If you’re negotiating a business deal (or even just trying to keep one on the table), an “option” can be a practical way to give someone the right to do something later,...
6 January 2025
Legal Requirements For Starting A Cleaning Business (2026 Updated)
Starting a cleaning business can be a great way to build a steady, flexible income with relatively low upfront costs. Whether you’re planning to clean homes on weekends, launch a commercial cleaning...
5 January 2025
Employer’s Guide: How To Prepare Payslips (2026 Updated)
Payslips might feel like “admin”, but they’re one of those simple documents that can make (or break) trust with your team. If you’re paying someone for work, your employees should be able...
5 January 2025
Do I Need A Debt Collection Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Getting paid on time is one of those “unsexy” parts of running a business that can make or break your cash flow. If you’ve ever had to chase an overdue invoice (or...
5 January 2025
How Does A Company Issue Shares? (2026 Updated)
If you’re growing a company, raising capital, bringing in a co-founder, or rewarding key team members, issuing shares can feel like the “next big step” - and it is. But it’s also...
5 January 2025
How Can You Tell When Having A Hobby Turns Into Running A Business? (2026 Updated)
It usually starts innocently. You make candles on weekends, take photos for friends, bake for family events, or sell a few handmade items online “just to fund the hobby”. Then you’re suddenly...
5 January 2025
What Is The Difference Between A Partnership Structure And A Company Structure? (2026 Updated)
Choosing a business structure is one of those “boring now, lifesaving later” decisions. If you’re starting a business with someone else (or planning to bring in co-founders, investors, or even key contractors),...
5 January 2025
Joint And Several Liability Of Partners (2026 Updated)
If you’re going into business with someone else, a partnership can feel like the simplest option: you split the workload, share the costs, and build something together. But partnerships come with one...
5 January 2025
Term Sheet vs Shareholders Agreement – What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re raising money, bringing on a co-founder, or finally turning “this could be big” into an actual company, you’ll probably hear two documents mentioned early: a term sheet and a shareholders...
5 January 2025
Why You Need T&Cs For Your Mechanical Workshop (2026 Updated)
Running a mechanical workshop is hands-on work. You’re diagnosing faults, ordering parts, keeping customers updated, and trying to get cars back on the road quickly (without cutting corners). But while the work...
5 January 2025
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