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Success: Mopping up an age-old problem
Kiwi's answer to wet beds is a big seller at home and abroad.
Whipping up a frenzy by playing it cool
Alan Perrott tags along with Mr Whippy to experience the icy rivalry that is the icecream vending business.
Graham McGregor: Marketing lessons from a taxi driver
Marketing Consultant Graham McGregor on how you can pick up great marketing ideas in unlikely places.
Cathedral loss creates demand for souvenir memories
As debate rages about the decision to demolish the battered Christ Church Cathedral, there is a ready market for souvenirs of the iconic building.
NZ angel investors spurn start-ups
Angel investors were active in the second half of last year but were keener on supporting existing companies than stumping up cash for new ventures.
Debbie Mayo-Smith: Using voicemail to grow business
I hate cold calling. Yet for many, it's essential.
Hanging meadow points way to cheaper Christchurch rebuild
A hanging meadow planted in wool may be adapted to create more affordable "green walls" for the rebuilding of Christchurch.
Leap day blamed for Eftpos crash
An Eftpos outage has hit Pak 'N' Save and New World stores across the lower North Island this...
Graham McGregor: The power of first and last impressions
Marketing consultant Graham McGregor on two key critical areas our customers judge us on.
Debbie Mayo-Smith: Dialling delivers dollars
Looking for ideas to bring in more revenue? Call your old clients.
Success: Lovable character key to publisher's success
From Beijing to Los Angeles, books from New Zealand are helping children learn English.
Get The Answers: Corporate travel agents can help firms to focus on work
Saving valuable time and cash are some of the advantages, writes Andrew Dale, chief executive of travel management company Atlantic Pacific American Express.
Robyn Pearce: Don't let the 'stuff' rule you!
Time management consultant Robyn Pearce on prioritising...
Debbie Mayo-Smith: Persistency Pays. Heaps
Call it what you will. Persistency. Tenacity. Stick to it-ness. Very few businesses do it - or do it well.
Success: IT firm sees gains in sharing the wealth
Intergen's staff have a direct stake in the company's impressive growth record.