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Startups Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on startups for new zealand businesses.
Co-founder Saying Goodbye? Here’s Why You Need A Lawyer (2026 Updated)
Co-founders don’t usually start a business expecting to “break up”. But as your company grows (or even while it’s still in the early stages), people’s priorities can change. Maybe one co-founder wants...
5 January 2025
Memorandum Of Understanding Vs Contract: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you’re negotiating a deal in New Zealand, there’s a good chance someone will suggest “let’s just sign an MOU for now” and sort the contract later. That can be a smart...
5 January 2025
Holding Shares Through A Trust: Could This Work For Your Business? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a business (or investing in one), you’ve probably had the thought: “How do I protect what I’m creating, and set it up so it’s easier to manage long-term?” One...
5 January 2025
Getting Serious About Your Side Hustle? Don’t Forget Your Legals (2026 Updated)
Side hustles are everywhere right now - weekend baking businesses, Etsy stores, social media consulting, trade services after hours, online coaching, home-based beauty services, and more. And usually, they start the same...
5 January 2025
Proptech Startups: A Legal And Practical Overview (2026 Updated)
Proptech (property technology) startups are changing how we buy, sell, rent, build, manage and finance property in New Zealand. Whether you’re building a marketplace for trades, a SaaS platform for property managers,...
5 January 2025
What Is A Fiduciary Duty? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business (or thinking about starting one), you’ll hear the phrase “fiduciary duty” come up sooner or later - usually when there’s a lot at stake. In simple terms,...
5 January 2025
An Employer’s Guide To Employee Share Schemes (2026 Updated)
If you’re trying to attract great people (and keep them), salary alone doesn’t always do the trick. That’s where employee share schemes come in. Done well, they can align incentives, reward performance,...
5 January 2025
What Is Share Vesting And What Kind Of Contract Do You Need? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a startup or growing business in New Zealand, you’ve probably heard the phrase “share vesting” thrown around in founder chats, investor meetings, and term sheets. It can sound technical,...
5 January 2025
10 Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make (2026 Updated)
Starting a small business is exciting - you’ve got a product (or service), a name, and a plan to get it out into the world. But the truth is, most “small business...
5 January 2025
How Do Small Businesses And Startups Do Legal? We Asked Them! (2026 Updated)
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll sort the legal stuff later,” you’re not alone. We speak to New Zealand small businesses and startups every day, and the pattern is pretty consistent:...
5 January 2025
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