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Marketing consultant Graham McGregor on the value of using 'high touch-low tech' marketing.'

Debbie Mayo-Smith:Old leads - new rewards
As sure as the clock ticks, we get a phone call every four or five months. He just says "Chimney Sweep".

Broken stained glass boom in Christchurch rebuild
A small company specialising in fixing stained glass windows has quadrupled in size as it tries to keep up with the massive surge in work caused by the Christchurch earthquake.

Kate Ross: The tale of two cities
There's job being filled in Auckland, says recruitment company director Kate Ross, but things are different in Wellington.

Graham McGregor: Removing sales obstacles
Why removing even one sales obstacle can be a simple way to increase your sales.

Name your dinosaur - get that dream job
There's a new trend for employers to throw bizarre questions at job applicants. Have you been blind-sided by any of these totally unrelated...

Quake zone impact spreads to hit Rangiora business
Rangiora, 25km from Christchurch, escaped unscathed from the Christchurch earthquakes but safety checks have now shut down some of its most important businesses.

Debbie Mayo-Smith: Prospecting is not evil
I can't understand NZ business reticence to pick up the phone...