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Thinking of starting a business? employ others you will need tailored employment contracts; you may need assistance navigating your employer obligations or understanding your employee’s rights and there are also work place health and safety obligations to be met. If you go into business with others, you should consider a Constitution and Shareholders’ Agreement to set out your rights and obligations with each other. If you need business contracts, these should also be reviewed by a lawyer. While some of these aspects may be common-sense, you may need tailored advice to ensure you get it right, and that is where we come in. Where to from here If you are starting a business, we suggest you read, re-read and become aware of what’s involved. If you are still uncertain about your obligations or need a tailored solution, the approachable team at Simpson Western is only a phone call away on 09 486 3058. Are you a stay at home parent with a business idea? Are you working in the city and want to start a business closer to home? Maybe you want to create an online start-up? The question is: once you have the idea, where do you go from there?
Melanie Baker-Jones Solicitor SIMPSON WESTERN
Where to start For some, taking the step from idea to successful business venture can seem daunting; however, there are many free on-line resources to assist. Whether you are looking for success stories to model your idea on, a guide to starting a business, or some basic tax advice, information is right there at your fingertips. Legalities of starting a business When starting your business, there are a number of steps to consider from a legal perspective. For example, perhaps you have decided to incorporate a company. Did you know that you can incorporate a company on the NZ Companies Office website without the assistance of a lawyer? Once incorporated, you will need to familiarise yourself with your legal responsibilities as a business owner and director. So where do the lawyers come in? As your business starts to expand, as you employ people, or if you are in business with others, things can become more complex. If you decide to
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