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Ensure a guarantee is in writing

Monday, 16 January, 2012 | Andrew Greig

In several recent cases businesses that thought they were protected by a guarantee have missed out because the guarantee was not properly completed.  When the debtor failed to pay, these businesses tried to go after the guarantor only to discover that the guarantor had not actually signed the guarantee.

It is common practice, especially if a company is entering into a contract, for an individual, possibly a director or… Continue reading

Conflicts of interest on boards – are they as serious as they sound?

Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

Unfortunately, conflicts on Boards arise all the time, but they don’t have to be a big issue – so long as you know how to deal with them. In this article we provide some guidance on how to approach conflicts on Boards.

Let’s take Sarah – she’s the Wellington Representative of a national organisation set up to assist small business owners around New Zealand. Sarah runs a small business… Continue reading

Thinking of buying a business? Make sure you know what to look for and how to get the most out of your business purchase … upcoming FREE seminar

Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

Scott and Marie have been thinking about buying a business for a while.  The idea of being the boss, having control over their work, and the possibility of financial gain has finally prompted them to start seriously looking into what kind of business is right for them to buy.  Unfortunately, Scott and Marie have so many questions and don’t know where to start!

Before you rush into a major… Continue reading

Starting a company? Some matters to consider first …

Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 | Olivia Porter

If you’re thinking of starting a company, it pays to think about a few things in advance so that you don’t have to spend time and money fixing or changing things later on.

1. Company Name

The first step to incorporate a company is to reserve a company name.  You can check whether the proposed name of your company is available on the Companies Office website.

It is… Continue reading

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

The value of your brand – don’t be hit in your back pocket!

Tuesday, 1 March, 2011 | Ronette Druskovich

Are you thinking about re-branding your business?   If you are, you should be aware that the financial implications of your decision are potentially not limited to the costs of changing your letterhead.   You may actually be under-estimating, and later under-realising, the value of your current brand. 

Take, by way of example, Dave.

Dave is a painter who wanted to jazz up his branding.   He had been trading… Continue reading

Tuesday, 31 January, 2012

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