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Nicolene Schoeman-Louw's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Legal For Startups

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

According to Nicolene, what is the most embarrassing legal challenge an entrepreneur could face?

A

Missing a delivery deadline.

B

A customer venting on social media.

C

Making mistakes on CIPC documents.

Question 2 of 10

What is the first contract to put in place when you start a company?

A

Your memorandum of incorporation.

B

The loan agreement between you and your business partner.

C

The lease on an office.

Question 3 of 10

What could be an indication that a lawyer does not respect confidentiality?

A

When they are active on social media.

B

When they invite you to cocktail parties.

C

When they name drop about other clients.

Question 4 of 10

Terms and conditions build _______ with your customers.

A

Trust.

B

Frustration.

C

Fun.

Question 5 of 10

What should an NDA do?

A

Protect your interests.

B

Protect the other person’s interests.

C

Protect both parties’ interests.

Question 6 of 10

What is an important thing to do with a probation employee?

A

Show them what a fun workplace you’ve created.

B

Clarify your expectations, and the consequences of non-performance, early on.

C

Let them do online tests.

Question 7 of 10

What are the dangers of a probation period that carries on too long?

A

It can be construed as a fixed-term contract that has become a permanent appointment.

B

Employees will stop taking you seriously.

C

Your recruitment agency will get annoyed.

Question 8 of 10

What is NOT grounds for terminating an employment relationship in South Africa? 

A

The position or role is no longer needed or available.

B

Unacceptable behaviour.

C

The employee falling pregnant.

Question 9 of 10

Where must executive-level employees deal with their labour disputes?

A

At the CCMA.

B

In the labour court.

C

In the chairperson’s office.

Question 10 of 10

What is the advice Nicolene wishes someone had shared with her when she had started out?

A

Hire a lawyer right away.

B

Don’t ever employ people.

C

Be happy where you are right now and work at your relationships until you find the sweet spot.

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