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Rugby World Cup Fever: Can Your Business Get a Slice of the Action?

Monday, 5 July, 2010 | Kirsten Ferguson

Soccer fever has hit New Zealand largely due to the success of our national team making the cut for the World Cup held in South Africa last month.  Cup fever hit South Africa also, and in the lead-up it inspired many South African businesses to try to get a slice of the action.  However, as we saw in media coverage of the lead-up, many were shut-out of the lucrative market… Continue reading

How to Easily Get Some Protection for Your Catchy Business Name and Logo

Monday, 5 July, 2010 | Kirsten Ferguson

Does your business have a catchy name and/or clearly identifiable logo?  If you haven’t registered it as a trademark, this could happen to you …

Bill started a very successful retail business and as a result of a quality product, memorable logo and significant exposure in the market, people very quickly learned about Bill’s business and recognised his logo when they saw it. 

Shortly after starting his business… Continue reading

Social Networking Sites – I Own What I Post on my Page, Don’t I?

Monday, 5 July, 2010 | Kirsten Ferguson

Social networking sites have become increasingly popular and the range of material that is posted on these sites continues to grow.  From photos, to videos, to blogs – there’s not a lot that people don’t post on their personal pages. But who actually owns this material?  It’s not as straightforward as you might think …

A recent example in the media of a photographic image [seemingly] being misappropriated from… Continue reading

Protecting Your Culturally-Inspired Branding

Monday, 5 July, 2010 | Kirsten Ferguson

Tamati was in business but had a creative bent and so set about designing his own brand.  After approaching a respected elder from his whanau, he incorporated a traditional Maori design into his branding.  He also wanted to give his business a Maori name and so used a Maori word.  Having spent time and money developing his brand Tamati wanted to make sure it was protected.  He wanted to protect… Continue reading

Beware of “Free” if it Involves IP

Monday, 5 July, 2010 | Kirsten Ferguson

Imagine spending years of your life developing that product which will be your ticket to business success and finally the financial rewards for all of your hard work, only to find that because of a loophole, the designs to your product have been “taken & sold” by the outfit who provided you with “free design work” as part of a manufacturing package. 

The Entrepreneur and the Asparagus Sorter… Continue reading

Minimum Wage Increasing to $12.75

Wednesday, 3 February, 2010 | Olivia Lund

From 1 April 2010 the minimum wage rates are as follows:

• From $12.50 to $12.75 for the adult minimum wage, this applies to all employees aged 16 and over who are not new entrants or trainees.
• From $10.00 to $10.20 for the new entrants minimum wage, this applies to employees aged 16 and 17 except for those who have completed 200 hours or three months of employment

An Agreement To Suit Your Employees

Thursday, 24 September, 2009 | Alan Knowsley

There are different types of Employment Agreements available to employers and employees that are suitable for different employment structures.

Fixed Term Agreements

The employment will come to an end on a specific date for a specific reason or on the happening of a specific event.  Fixed Term Agreements are good in terms of project work, or for providing cover while another employee is on leave, but a… Continue reading

Rainey Collins Welcomes New Associate Ronette Druskovich

Monday, 21 September, 2009 | James Johnston

Ronette Druskovich recently joined the Commercial Team of Rainey Collins Lawyers in Wellington as an Associate.  Ronette’s extensive experience includes all aspects of business and property law, including commercial leases, large scale subdivisions, financing, commercial and residential conveyancing… Continue reading

Succession Planning … Your Gateway To Success!

Wednesday, 16 September, 2009 | 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

Minimum Wage Increasing To $12.50

Friday, 6 March, 2009 | Olivia Lund

From 1 April 2009 the minimum wage will increase from $12 to $12.50 and the training and new entrants’ minimum wages will increase from $9.60 to $10… Continue reading

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