Small BusinessTrio in stepFrustration when shoe-hunting inspired three friends to launch an online footwear store.20 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDSharesTrade Me may look for offshore growth, says Fairfax The board of a partially-floated Trade Me may look outside New Zealand to boost growth, according to the boss of owner Fairfax Media.08 Sep 10:17 PM
RetailStick to reputable sites for All Black jerseys, says Consumer NZ Consumer NZ says anyone wanting to head online for one of the new All Blacks jerseys should make sure they stick to reputable websites.04 Aug 02:15 AM
OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: Happiness comes in packages"Oh look, another EziBuy catalogue," says my husband, with just a hint of sarcasm in his voice.17 Jul 09:30 PM
RetailEveryone's a critic online - perils and promise for businessIs your business at risk from online customer reviews?09 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailBig players muscle in on the king of online couponsBig discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.05 May 08:00 PM
RetailHave they got a deal for youSuddenly, grab-a-bargain websites are everywhere, with deep discounts on anything from burgers to overseas holidays. 28 Apr 09:30 PM
RetailWins and losses in big-bang dealsIt is no surprise that the most popular deals so far on the group-buying sites have been the cheapest ones.28 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrincely sum sought for 'rare' bookAn enterprising Australian seller is hoping to reap a huge windfall from a set of books by NZ author Witi Ihimaera.04 Jan 11:08 PM
LifestyleA world of style at your fingertipsCarey Mulligan and Kelly Osbourne are among the style-savvy celebrities recruited to an internet giant's new fashion website, which lets women create their own virtual boutiques stocked with clothes from favourite designers.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrade Me virus affects thousandsThousands of Trade Me users have contracted a computer virus through the auction site after a malicious advertisement was posted.02 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDo you think firms have used the GST rise as an excuse to lift prices?Will businesses take advantage of Friday's rise in GST from 12.5pc to 15pc?23 Sep 11:08 PM
TechnologyLooks are everything as Twitter chases profitsDespite scoring 370,000 new users every day, making money out of its customers has proved a real challenge for Twitter.16 Sep 08:16 PM
CompaniesOnline club NZsale gets $14.5m shotAn online shopping company selling fashion labels such as Tigerlily and One Teaspoon received a $14.5 million cash injection last week.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCashing in on marathonAuckland marathon organisers would back changes to the law to stop profiteers cashing in on the event.14 Aug 05:30 PM
Small Business<i>MotorWeb</i>: Car data dealer chases bigger marketBusiness that pioneered online checks on motor vehicles is now vying for exclusive Australian deal.25 Jul 03:45 PM
New ZealandScalpers make four times cost of ticketsAll Black test tickets have been resold for up to four times their face value in online auctions.13 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccess to Ikea goods in NZ comes at a costA Parnell business is making Ikea products available to Kiwis - at a premium.13 Jul 04:00 PM