Environmental columnist Sam Judd looks into ‘greenwashing’ and pulls some of the labels off the false claims. Have you been sucked in by greenwash?

What skills and experience do you need to be a successful franchisee?

Air New Zealand says it is already benefiting from The Hobbit, even before the movie's wide release.

How can you more effectively manage your busy day?

It's taken a couple of years of tough negotiations, but local brewing giant Lion has secured a distribution deal that will see its Steinlager Pure beer brand sold in 382 retail stores, bars and restaurants in Sweden.

Major breweries are battling for market share as the taste for "quality" beer takes hold in supermarkets and pubs. Geoff Cumming follows the consumer-led revolution.

Sales slow? Your business may need a new secret weapon to supercharge its sales. Diana Clement looks at how some businesses do it.

Social media use among New Zealand business owners has fallen over the past year, with only 20 per cent maintaining some form of profile.

Using three blonde playmates to market a New Zealand menswear brand has been labelled "obvious", "cheap" and "sexist".

It pays to advertise – but how do you make your advertising pay off? Steve Hart gets a few tips.