BusinessAlan Clarke: Beware of following the groupOver the past four weeks, we have looked at the main issue around forecasting and whether we can predict a boom or a bust, writes Alan Clarke But, what about next week ?27 Sep 08:00 PM
BusinessSeven-year rule could do with tweakingEvery year, our letters are met with surprise. "Do I really have to keep all my records for seven years?" They ask me this like they hope the rule has changed, writes Jeremy Tauri.26 Sep 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesEntrepreneur flourishing in start-up modePaul Symes is back in start-up mode. After almost two decades building his previous CAD design firm 4D into a global company with 200-plus staff, he sold his stake.26 Sep 05:27 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDairy fall may cost Bay $390mContinual falls in Fonterra's dairy payout forecasts could wipe $390 million from the Bay economy and business leaders say the impact will be felt across most sectors.25 Sep 09:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRecord numbers in fight against Bay booze storeBethlehem residents have gone on the warpath against a proposed new bottle store, saying the area needed a new liquor outlet like a hole in the head.25 Sep 08:50 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHigh hopes for reform of RMAThe return of a National-led govt has been welcomed by local Tauranga developers who hope to see prompt action to push through proposed amendments to the RMA to speed up the consenting process.25 Sep 03:30 AM
BusinessAlan Clarke: A bust often follows the good timesIn an ideal world, we would be able to predict the top of a boom, and then we could alter our investments and assets accordingly, writes Alan Clarke.20 Sep 09:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesStudents design financial app for youthThe financial world can be scary for young people, but a group of Tauranga Girls' College students aim to combat this with a well-designed cellphone application.19 Sep 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesDemand puts pressure on payTauranga's building sector is proving to be the city's powerhouse, a report reveals.18 Sep 10:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Tax cuts should not be snubbedI've been surprised at the number of people who say they don't want National's proposed tax cut, writes Jeremy Tauri.18 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: It's hard to see merit in capital gains taxCapital gains tax is a big topic of debate at the moment, although David Cunliffe's Labour camp may want to forget his policy fumble in the recent debate.13 Sep 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesListen then lead ... is the Lain wayLain Jager worked his way up to the chief executive role at Tauranga-headquartered kiwifruit export entity Zespri through a series of ever more challenging roles12 Sep 04:45 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTourists up 30pc as marketing paysVisitor numbers to the Bay's eight key tourist attractions jumped almost 30 per cent in the year to July, thanks in part to extra tourism marketing funds.11 Sep 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesZespri seeking extra office spaceZespri is seeking permission to construct extra office space on council land adjacent to its head office in Maunganui Rd.11 Sep 03:42 AM