BusinessAlan Clarke: Beware of following the groupOver the past four weeks, we have looked at the main issue around forecasting and whether we can predict a boom or a bust, writes Alan Clarke But, what about next week ?27 Sep 08:00 PM
BusinessSeven-year rule could do with tweakingEvery year, our letters are met with surprise. "Do I really have to keep all my records for seven years?" They ask me this like they hope the rule has changed, writes Jeremy Tauri.26 Sep 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBars bucking council await decisionThe Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has reserved its decision on licence renewals for two Whangarei bar owners who are refusing to embrace a one-way door policy.25 Sep 08:54 PM
Northern AdvocateConfidence good for regionSmall businesses in Northland are tracking some of the most significant growth in the country, as national revenue growth hits its highest level in five years.25 Sep 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSwitch to organics pays offA battle with kikuyu and a change over to organics proved to be two challenges that a Kerikeri vineyard triumphed over this year.25 Sep 02:00 AM
BusinessAlan Clarke: A bust often follows the good timesIn an ideal world, we would be able to predict the top of a boom, and then we could alter our investments and assets accordingly, writes Alan Clarke.20 Sep 09:03 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Tax cuts should not be snubbedI've been surprised at the number of people who say they don't want National's proposed tax cut, writes Jeremy Tauri.18 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: It's hard to see merit in capital gains taxCapital gains tax is a big topic of debate at the moment, although David Cunliffe's Labour camp may want to forget his policy fumble in the recent debate.13 Sep 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUnveiling of $1.7 million Kotuitui Whiti BridgeWhangarei's newest bridge and associated 4.2km walking/cycling loop will be officially opened tomorrow with a formal ceremony on the Hihiaua Peninsula.11 Sep 11:43 PM
Northern AdvocateHemi: Tracked down by TastiThree weeks ago, Hemi Murray was just a regular logger from the Bay of Islands.11 Sep 08:49 PM
Northern AdvocateClose supermarket and go, staffers toldWorkers at a Countdown supermarket suddenly found themselves on the streets yesterday after a late court decision abruptly ended the company's lease.11 Sep 01:38 AM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Support business to break the cycleEighteen or nineteen years ago, I couldn't really see past each week that I received the unemployment benefit.06 Sep 05:59 PM
BusinessAlan Clarke: Brace for probable dip aheadThe Christchurch rebuild has helped the economy but it could slow very quickly when the rebuild comes05 Sep 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBid to get employees on bikesCan peddle power increase your profit margins?04 Sep 04:21 AM
Northern AdvocateA thirst for growthThere is no one answer to Northland's economic puzzle, but Northland Inc is the regional development agency tasked with putting the pieces together.04 Sep 02:45 AM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Help Inland Revenue to help youEver dealt with the IRD and thought: This could work better?31 Aug 09:00 PM
BusinessElection's impact will be slightI am often asked if the election will affect investments, but after 26 years as an adviser, I can't remember any major investment upsets after an election in New Zealand.30 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Plan carefully before dropping pricesIt seems to be everyone's favourite topic at the moment: the housing market.23 Aug 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Plan carefully before dropping pricesYou don't ever want to compete on price - or do you? When I talk to business owners, I usually focus on looking for ways to increase their top line. Price is part of the formula in doing that.21 Aug 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen quits after boss bans 'kia ora'A Whangarei teenager has quit her first job after being ticked off for welcoming customers into a city centre store with the words "kia ora" instead of saying "hello".21 Aug 08:16 PM
BusinessLobby to leave KiwiSaver aloneKiwisaver is a "no brainer" - as long as governments will leave it alone.21 Aug 05:30 PM
Northern AdvocateCounting down to more jobsIt has been a busy winter for Countdown in Northland and the activity is continuing with the official opening of its new Dargaville store this week.21 Aug 01:00 AM
BusinessLiz Koh: What we can learn from our ancestorsOur forebears lived through hard times and if they were alive today would no doubt remark that we live in luxury by comparison.17 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Fair trade's good for yourThe fair trade market is growing as people become aware of where and how food and other products are made.16 Aug 06:00 PM
