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
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Fair Go deal diminishes brandA deal between a market researcher and Fair Go is bad for the consumer watchdog TV programme.28 Apr 05:30 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
EconomyRugby World Cup: What we pay... and what we get backAll over New Zealand, local authorities are looking for ways to make the most of the tournament and its tourism opportunities.25 Apr 05:30 PM
Small BusinessJapanese blackouts push Kiwi solar lightcap salesA local inventor who devised a solar powered lighted cap has started marketing to Japanese consumers, hit by power blackouts after last month's earthquake and tsunami.21 Apr 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: To keep them listening, just add varietyPut on some Bach, Beethoven or Chopin. And listen to the music. What do you hear? You hear variation. The music races madly ahead. Then it stops. It goes softer, then louder. Then at a normal volume once again.17 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Old routine or new rewards - it's your choiceThere's great comfort in sticking to your routine, isn't there? That doesn't just apply to what you order at restaurants or how you have your coffee. Most people also stick to their routine at work, doing what they've always done.10 Apr 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Mark Irving:</i> A simple question can be a powerful toolThe best salespeople are those that ask questions and let the other person open up and talk.04 Apr 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Apple shows the way to tempt buyersLast year, Apple released a product. "This product is doomed to fail", said many experts. After all, the type of product had been introduced time and time again, and never succeeded.03 Apr 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateANZ, National Bank split inefficient, says chief execANZ's chief executive Mike Smith says operating two separate banks in New Zealand is inefficient.29 Mar 07:30 PM
Opinion<i>Inside Money :</i> As KiwiSavers holiday, Tower goes out to playI haven't seen any research on the reasons why people are choosing to take some time off KiwiSaving but I reckon the answers would be obvious.23 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandTravel contest breached rules, says commissionA radio competition which failed to adequately mention that winners would need to purchase overseas flights to claim their prizes has fallen foul of the Commerce Commission.22 Mar 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's Rico teams up with Snoop DoggAir New Zealand has teamed up controversial puppet Rico with superstar rapper Snoop Dogg in its latest video.21 Mar 11:58 PM
Opinion<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Building your business on words aloneImagine you were to start up an internet-based business. And told that to promote your business, you would not be allowed to do any affiliate marketing. Or joint ventures. Or any external publicity.20 Mar 08:30 PM
TaxNZ managed funds still rate poorly - Morningstar studyNew Zealand continues to rate poorly for investors in managed funds, according to a global study conducted by investment research company Morningstar.14 Mar 11:45 PM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business: Kaila Colbin - <i>Missing Link </i>When presented with a world stage on which to share the tragedy of Christchurch, founder of social media consultancy Missing Link, Kaila Colbin, didn't hesitate.14 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Using video - let me count the waysIn my <a href="http://bit.ly/gIGdhU" target="_blank">last column </a>I covered a few of the many features incorporated in the YouTube website. For example, the ability to edit videos, add captions and sort into playlists.13 Mar 08:30 PM
RetailMarketing campaign starts for Whitcoulls storesA marketing campaign has started to sell New Zealand's biggest book retailing chains, Whitcoulls, Borders New Zealand and Bennetts.13 Mar 07:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre Woodham: Give cash for Christchurch or not - but tying donations to marketing drives stinks12 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Sell your product before it even existsThe movies do it. Sports events do it. So why on earth don't you pre-sell your product?06 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: YouTube - it's a tool, not just a toyIf you're a typical parent, I bet you're continually chiding your children for chewing up your home internet bandwidth allowance, watching videos on YouTube.27 Feb 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyTourist spending falls to 5-year lowSpending by tourists dropped to a five-year low in 2010, even as more people visited New Zealand, as the strong kiwi dollar sapped purchasing power.21 Feb 11:15 PM
