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Small business crisis plans few and far between
New Zealand small and medium-sized firms are highly unprepared for a future crisis similar to the Christchurch earthquakes, a study has found.

CBD lobbyist has little sympathy for Westfield rates complaint
An Auckland inner-city advocate has hit back at mall owner Westfield over its rates rise complaints.

Brian Gaynor: Demolishing the harmful economic myths
Privatisation good, finance company investors bad - it ain't necessarily so

Robyn Pearce: Too much to do? Learn to procrastinate
There's a time and place for procrastination, says time management specialist Robyn Pearce

Debbie Mayo-Smith: Online newsletters a good decision
Why putting together an online newsletter is a very good idea.

The Business Pitch: Paul Walsh, co-founder Group Q with Dustin Watts
Group Q - a new company specialising in intelligent security options.

Nick Smith: 'Brow Queen' has eyes on growth
Cosmetics chain's founder has big ambitions for overseas expansion.

Graham McGregor: Two ways to grow profits
Marketing consultant Graham McGregor on how to increase profits:

Success: Mums' other baby learns to run
An unintended consequences of generous paid parental leave has been a boom in small businesses run by women across the ditch, reports Jo Bond, co-founder of Mum 2 Mum...

Small Business: Confidence rising despite global caution
New Zealand business confidence has risen since September 2011, with the country gaining nine index points to 103 according to the global Regus Business Confidence Index, released today.

Companies sought for green list
The hunt is on for New Zealand's top 50 green businesses