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Success: Hooking on to a winning formula
Looking after long-standing clients has paid off for a west coast seafood supplier.
<i>Craig McIvor</i>: Time lies waiting to wreak havoc on all your best-laid plans
Businesses allow for many risks, but the risks posed by time are often underestimated.
<i>All in a day's work:</i> Labour Day on, Labour Day off...
The irony is, many working people end up working on Labour Day.
Holiday levy goes as cafes fight for patrons
More cafes, bars and restaurants are forgoing surcharges on public holidays.
<i>Get the Answers:</i> Let them have a good look, but that's all
Intellectual property protection.
Success: High tech business born of necessity
Technology developed in New Zealand is being sold to overseas research labs.
<i>Gill South</i>: Change by encouraging ideas - not by giving orders
Staff frequently come up with the answers you need, says expert with an international track record.
Regulator readies RWC business campaign
The Commerce Commission is about to launch an education campaign aimed at stamping out unfair business practices around next year's Rugby World Cup.
Labour weekend surcharge warning for business
The Commerce Commission is warning businesses not to mislead customers when applying a surcharge on goods and services ahead of this weekend's Labour Day holiday.
Ambulances rescue tech firm
Getting ambulances out to emergencies has created a business opportunity...
NZ has fourth lowest GST rate in OECD: survey
New Zealand has one of the lowest GST rates in the OECD, despite households now being charged at a higher rate than before.
Success: Making butter even better
Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.
<i>Inside Money:</i> Brethren launches Kiwisaver scheme
The Exclusive Brethren church has launched its own KiwiSaver scheme, writes David Chaplin.
Foreign visitors boost hotel nights in August
New Zealand's hotels reported a 7 per cent increase in overnight guest stays in August, propped up by more overseas visitors.