Small BusinessRWC minister issues hotels price-gouge warningMurray McCully has written to the Hotel Council asking it to persuade its members not to risk damaging NZ's reputation by over-charging.07 May 12:00 AM
Small BusinessSky-high Cup hotel pricesTourists are paying more than $17,000 a week to stay in hotel rooms barely bigger than a prison cell during the Rugby World Cup.05 May 04:00 PM
Small BusinessB&B 'free' to charge $1600 - and risk scaring tourists off43,000 people may be in Auckland for the Rugby World Cup finals, but "reckless" pricing from hospitality providers could drive business out of town, says Tourism Auckland's CEO.05 May 07:35 AM
Small BusinessRWC B&B shock quote - $1600 a nightA Yorkshire woman was horrified to discover she had been quoted NZ$1600 for a one-night stay in a Mt Eden bed and breakfast during next year's Rugby World Cup.04 May 11:45 PM
Small BusinessRetailers' group denies tobacco industry backingIs a new small retailer lobby group a front organisation for the tobacco industry?04 May 04:09 AM
Small Business<i>Scott Unsworth: </i> Working out how to use social mediaIt can be a bit daunting for a business to enter the social media environment but it's something that must be committed to, writes Scott Unsworth.30 Apr 03:30 AM
Small BusinessDon't be fooled by GST hike sales boom, says bankBusinesses have been warned not to misread any pre-GST tax hike sales boom.29 Apr 09:30 PM
Small BusinessSkincare company fights logo war with big rivalA family-run skincare company claims it is being bullied by a larger rival over its logo, which the rival claims is a rip-off of its own.29 Apr 04:00 PM
Small BusinessRWC safe from liquor law changesClosing times at 4am could put a dampener on RWC festivities but the Government says any changes would likely come in after 2011.27 Apr 12:20 AM
Small BusinessCafé culture - what's acceptable?Employment law blogger Bridget Smith on café culture - what's acceptable?25 Apr 10:30 PM
Opinion<i>Bill Payne and Andrew Hamilton:</i> Why NZ needs to be on the side of the angels25 Apr 04:00 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South:</i> Think outside the box? Real change means going much furtherOne Harvard professor says leaders should focus on results, not inputs, and think 'outside a whole building of boxes'25 Apr 03:45 PM
Small BusinessShoppers face GST price-rise rortConsumers face price increases beyond the likely 2.5 per cent rise in GST later this year, small businesses say.22 Apr 04:00 PM
