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Brace yourself for US optimism

Do you feel lucky? Households in the US are, according to Bloomberg, when it comes to mentally massaging their stocks. Market sentiment

Avoid the click, click, click

You can easily shave time off your computer work with shortcuts. They are best in Microsoft, but you'll find them in Google and Apple. If

Time to set some business goals

It's the time of year for setting resolutions. Have you already decided 2017 is going to be the magical 12 months where you'll eat

Raising NZ retirement age needs debating

New Zealand must wake up to the fact that our ageing population means NZ Superannuation will become increasingly unaffordable. The

Check what you enjoy

To make your business more profitable, manageable and satisfying, I suggest that you examine your 3 Ps: Passion. Pleasure. Profit. I'm

Baby boomers - plan next step

New Zealand's business landscape is set to change dramatically over the next few years as increasing numbers of baby boomer owners

Mt Ruapehu business fights chill

On a good day, you can't beat Mt Ruapehu. But for the skifield company, it isn't all blue skies.

Timeframe key to investment option decision

Joining KiwiSaver is a no-brainer and there are now around 2.6 million members. There are three key decisions to be made when joining;

Instagram sneak peek

Have you thought to use Instagram as a research tool for your personal or business travel? You can do so through the use of Instagram

Don't blow the budget

'Tis the season to spend money. But without trying to be the grinch of 2016, let me urge you not to spend too much this Christmas. It

Pension scheme an option for some retirees

Many retirees are in a position where they need to decide between taking a pension or a lump sum on retirement. Workplace pension

KiwiSaver doesn't end at 65

I have been a member of KiwiSaver for the past seven years. I contribute 4 per cent of my salary and I am fortunate that my employer

Stick to limits this Christmas time

Ho Ho! that special time draws near again. We prepare to get down on bended aggregate knee before our loved ones' retail desires and

Asia drives strong forest returns

The country's forestry sector can expect to see the current strong market continuing long term, fuelled by the ongoing demand from

Turakina inventor floats new design

Put John Aldersley in a boat and he's all at sea but, despite that, he's developed and just begun marketing a lifejacket he believes

Forestry boss welcomes stability

The country's forestry sector can expect to see the current buoyant and strong market continuing long term fuelled by the ongoing

Russell Bell: Politics, business and the ability to relate

It's not unusual to sit in front of my PC and wonder just what I am going to write about. This is not that I struggle for topics

Be prepared for those financial disasters

There's nothing like a week of earthquakes, floods and gales to make you realise the importance of being prepared for disaster. It's