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Distinctive trademarks … what if a competitor’s trademark is similar to yours?

Monday, 22 August, 2011 | Olivia Porter

If you have a registered trademark, your brand is protected from competitors using a similar name or logo to you, right?

Let’s take the recent Court decision involving the company that owns the trademark for Havaianas jandals.  The company recently took another company that was seeking to trademark the Cubanas brand to Court because it thought the brand Cubanas was too similar to the Havaianas brand.  This was because… Continue reading

FREE seminar – avoid being red carded – tips to help your business succeed during the biggest sporting event this year

Monday, 1 August, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

A FREE seminar not to be missed if you hope to benefit from the World of Rugby without breaching the many rules that protect a number of words, phrases and logos.

The penalties are harsh, so allocating one hour of your time to ensure success is an excellent investment.

To register your attendance, enter your details below and submit or call Kay Johnston on (04) 473 6850… Continue reading

FREE seminar – avoid being red carded – tips to help your business succeed during the biggest sporting event this year

Monday, 1 August, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

A FREE seminar not to be missed if you hope to benefit from the World of Rugby without breaching the many rules that protect a number of words, phrases and logos.

The penalties are harsh, so allocating one hour of your time to ensure success is an excellent investment.

To register your attendance, enter your details below and submit or contact Kay Johnston on (04) 473 6850… Continue reading

Shareholders agreement checklist

Wednesday, 13 July, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

Rainey Collins have created a Shareholders’ Agreement Checklist that will help shareholders work out what issues they need to think about when they are looking at preparing a Shareholders’ Agreement.  For more information about Shareholders’ Agreements or any other business issue please contact our Business Team on (04) 473 6850.  Click here to download the Shareholders’ Agreement Checklist… Continue reading

Succession planning … your gateway to success!

Thursday, 10 March, 2011 | James Johnston

Hands up those who want to think about ill health, financial trouble or having to end their involvement with the business that they love!  If you think succession planning is all about these gloomy things, you’re unfortunately right!  But there is a silver lining behind the grey cloud.  Succession planning is empowering.  When done correctly it will provide you with the means to reap the rewards of all… Continue reading

Branding or re-branding? Then look before you leap

Wednesday, 9 March, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

Recently we came across a business owner who went to a lot of expense re-branding his business.  Unfortunately after his new brand was in place he found that he couldn’t protect it through trademark registration.Ironically, he could have registered various elements of his old brand including his company name. 

Here are two significant steps he could have taken to avoid this unnecessary expense and inconvenience:

1. Understand the… Continue reading

Privacy matters … 5 useful tips

Tuesday, 8 March, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

In today’s electronic environment it is rare to find a business without a customer/client database … and the value of such crucial business tools is increasing.  It is in this electronic environment that privacy now seems to matter a great deal to the average New Zealander.  What does this mean for you and your business?  Here are 5 useful tips.  

Up until now there has been a tendency for… Continue reading

Buying a business? Is a franchise a wiser investment in the current economic environment?

Monday, 7 March, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

We have been hearing many people talking about the relative safety of buying a Franchise, particularly in the current economic environment.  They are right to a degree.  For one thing, a good Franchise offers a tried and true brand, method of selling and product or service.  Further, your investment covers business training and on-going support, and often provides you with the ability to spread business costs with other franchisees.  These… Continue reading

Could your current business structure cost you dearly?

Friday, 4 March, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

Over time, as your business grows and diversifies, it is wise to review a number of factors including your strategic direction, clientele, and your product range.  However it is equally important as you grow to consider whether your current business structure is appropriate for your changing needs. 

Recently we came across a business that had started small but had grown exponentially.  That’s the ideal scenario and many of you… Continue reading

Are you in good financial shape for the new financial year?

Thursday, 3 March, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

The fast approach of March 31st signals yet another time for making sure your business is in good financial shape to make the most of any opportunities that arise during the next financial year.  

Is your cash flowing?

A vital part of any business is cash flow. It seems obvious that to survive in business, you need to keep the cash coming in.  However, this doesn’t just mean… Continue reading

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