OpinionDisputes settled without going to courtGoing to court is slow, costly and stressful, so many companies are embracing another way of settling disputes - hiring an umpire and thrashing out their differences face to face. Chris Barton reports.08 Mar 08:25 PM
OpinionDeborah Hart: The case for mediationBusinesses can save themselves a lot of time, money and heartache if they solve disputes this way, argues Deborah Hart.08 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionSuccess: Selling with a touch of coolVending cart maker brings a little Old World style to mobile food sales.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKate Ross: Are they for real? "I've never paid for a prostitute or stripper." Recruitment agent Kate Ross on some unusual job applications.. 15 Nov 11:15 PM
BusinessEarly slips on the road to profitPrivate equity may be in rude good health today, but its first 10 years were marked by disharmony and quite a few failures, recalls Martin Goldfinch, ACC private equity manager.28 Aug 05:30 PM
CompaniesPrivate equity, Kiwi styleDebt, disaster, and quick flicks? New Zealand private equity firms prefer a lower-profile, longer-term approach, they tell Nick Smith.28 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceInsolvency - Kill or cure?They're our corporate doctors. But do receivers and liquidators deliver the right medicine, or just bleed the patient dry? Karyn Scherer reports.20 Mar 04:30 PM
Small Business<i>Get The Answers:</i> Much to gain in teaming up with another business but there are risksIf the groundwork is done correctly, both parties can benefit, says Paul Davies.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Small Business<i>Your business:</i> Giving travellers a chance to help outVoluntourism catching on with holidaymakers and companies.30 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Plenty of zeroes and a few heroes for 2010Hanover Finance shareholders Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson were the major business notables to fall from grace.30 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandCouple in fraud case bailed to CoromandelAn Auckland couple charged with a $15 million fraud have been bailed to a Coromandel getaway.09 Dec 04:30 PM
