If the turmoil knocks domestic confidence and with it internal domestic demand there will be a spillover effect, writes Fran O'Sullivan. The Chinese Government is a significant buyer of NZ Government bonds.

While playing grannie I had to fit in a few hours of my own work. This is what happened, writes Robyn Pearce.

Fran O'Sullivan reflects on Craig Norgate - a man with much more to him than mere business.

As the inventor of texting passes away, Juha Saarinen looks back at the humble beginnings of SMS and its capabilities.

Economics editor Brian Fallow says today's business opinion survey shows we've passed the peak of economic growth.

Chris Barton says he remains perplexed as to how Apple has managed to create an army of fanatical fans.

Graham McGregor with couple of suggestions for online marketplaces that can help you with your marketing.

Activities like masters-level sport increase our quality of life as we get older.

Craig Elliffe writes: The officials' paper indicates an exemption will apply when you inherit a property from a deceased estate or have transferred as part of the property settlement.

What should be done with KiwiSaver pots once they're free to be dipped into at 65? This issue is rapidly creeping up on KiwiSavers and the Govt, writes Bernard Hickey.

Women's gifting circles and promises of rich returns are raising concerns for some people about their legality, writes Mary Holm.

Whether you want to book tickets to an event, pay for a carpark or buy a movie ticket online, fees and charges are sucking you dry, Diana Clement writes.

The June quarter ended on an extremely disappointing note, mainly because of the Greek financial crisis.

Foreign firms are believed to get more than half the grants made by NZ On Air, writes John Drinnan.

Advice released under the Official Information Act reveals a Treasury sceptical of the case for targeting high-LVR investors in Auckland, writes Brian Fallow.

Jock Anderson takes a look behind the scenes of the legal profession.

The dual-listed outdoor apparel retailer has hired Goldman Sachs as its adviser and there will almost certainly be push-back on the pricing of the deal.

How a hair salon used a simple database exercise to drastically increase sales, writes Debbie Mayo-Smith.

Tech blogger Juha Saarinen on government spy agencies cracking security software in order to hack and surveil targets.

Emails can be amazing at time-saving, but can also be incredibly time- and money-wasting.

New Zealand businesses should keep their nerve as international markets are spooked by the Chinese sharemarket sell-off, the closure of Greek banks and even a signal by Puerto Rico that it cannot pay....

The Greek Government is playing a dangerous game of chicken with the European creditors they owe a lot of money to.

Graham McGregor's tips for collecting and using persuasive testimonials to boost your business.

Right now we have an opportunity to play a part in influencing the future direction of the wider region and, through co-operation with our American friends, writes Simon Power.

Cold calling for new insurance customers - or just churning? David Chaplin investigates. Cold-calling is a legitimate, if irritating, sales technique. And insurance, as everyone knows, is sold, not bought.

Expansion constraints now mean the city and its port are about to head off in entirely different economic directions, their futures divided by widespread opposition, writes Anne Gibson.

Shopping on a tablet? You may feel like your finds are already yours – even before you buy them.

Tuihana Cafe Foodstore owner Nathan Dunn shares his business tips after turning around a struggling cafe.

Three decades ago Flight Centre revolutionised travel for Australians and New Zealanders.

One fact is often overlooked amid all the hype about business opportunities in China.