What is the difference between governance and management in a not-for-profit organisation?
A board meeting has been running for an hour. The board has debated the wording of a...
You own the domain name but do you own the brand?
One of the most common misconceptions we hear from new business owners is:
What founders should know before taking on an investor — and why investor rights matter more than the money
Before signing a term sheet, founders should weigh four things: dilution, loss of...
The most common trade mark questions, answered
If you've typed "do I need to register my trade mark" or "what does ® actually mean" into...
When banking authorities are disputed: what every business should know
Why banks are rarely able to resolve internal business disputes and what businesses can...
Can a not-for-profit company make payments to its shareholder?
As more not-for-profit organisations review their structures, we are increasingly seeing...
Charitable purposes and charity registration: understanding the difference
One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the assumption that if an...
The Modern Trustee and what the Trusts Act expects from you
The concept of a Trust has roots that stretch back as far as the Roman Empire. While the...
Your trade mark is registered - now what?
Getting a trade mark registered is an important milestone. Many businesses view the...
October 2026 is approaching: has your charity completed its governance review?
For many charities, October 2026 may seem a long way off. However, it marks the deadline...