New Zealand Lawn & Garden Registry Resources

Purpose

The purpose of this resources list is to provide you with everything you need to help you start, build and grow your business.

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BEGINNER RESOURCES

Business Plan

A business plan puts down on paper what your business will do to turn its vision into a reality. It summarizes the activities, systems, skills and resources needed to achieve your short, medium and long term goals.

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Business Plan - Examples & Advice

Here are some common pitfalls and omissions when compiling and submitting business plans

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Client Registration Form

A sheet to note down all of the clients details, and also details you and your team need to know about the client and their property.

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Price Increase Letter

A letter template when you need to inform clients of a price increase due to whatever market variables.

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ADVANCED RESOURCES

Employment Contract

A 'ready-to-use' or 'ready-to-copy' employment contract for you to use on new staff coming into your business. Read this thoroughly before using to make sure it suits your individual business.

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Franchise Confidentiality Agreement

Confidentiality agreement for when you move into selling off a franchise of your business. Use this here, or copy and edit to suit your own business needs.

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Health Questionnaire

A quick printable health questionnaire if you need to check the health of new employees to make sure you know their needs, and how to help them best in urgent situations. Note - Employees must do this by their own choice.

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Terms Of Trade

A 'Terms Of Trade' template for your franchise buyer. This is ready to use, or you can copy and edit the document to suit your business needs.

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Term Loan Agreement

This is a standard term loan granted to a business. You can read through this to get an idea of the terms and conditions involved with a term loan. Taking out a loan can help you build your business and put money on marketing, but you must pay this back with interest.

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EMPLOYER RESOURCES

Employment Handbook

The Employee Handbook sets out the Employer’s rules and regulations, the policies and procedures relating
to your employment and also contains information on your benefits and protections. This is an reference only and will need to be done by your own lawyer, but is a great chance to see what needs to be included, which can save you time and money.

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Franchise Agreement

A legal document used to create a contract between a franchise owner and a new franchisee. This is also a resource only to view and learn what should be contained in a Franchise Contract, and will need to be created by your own lawyer, but this can be used as a reference.

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Please note Employment and Franchise law is changed often. To ensure you are 100% covered, please get your lawyer or advisor to double check any documents before using our templates.

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