Small BusinessCarmel Fisher: Crowdfunding evolving fast, but it's not for everyoneIf I were a banker, I'd be feeling a little uncomfortable. It seems a new digital disruption is on its way, about to do to banking what iTunes did to music and Amazon did to product sales.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Watchdog needs to be open about probeFinancial Markets Authority boss Rob Everett should simply tell the market exactly what its probe into alleged market manipulation at one of the country's highest profile funds manager entails.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Optimist economist unwinds in NZEconomist Bob Baur says despite global tensions, the medium- to long-term outlook is positive, particularly for the developed world.09 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionGraham McGregorGraham McGregor: A simple marketing shortcutFind someone in business that has a proven sales or marketing system which already works well and use it in your business.09 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Use savings to buy into partner's homeA reader writes: Can I withdraw my KiwiSaver funds for a first-home deposit if I want to buy half my partner's house?09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Make more sales - quoting from pain to gain08 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: There's no denying itThere are times when we just really don’t want to know how our finances are tracking towards retirement.08 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Straight to full speed in 2015Mark Lister writes: This year has started in an eventful fashion and a number of key developments will set the tone for 2015.08 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Niesche: Smart homes strategy for smart retailerDespite the fast changing market, JB Hi-Fi excels at jumping on the next big thing in technology and getting the march on its competitors, writes Christophwer Niesche.08 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Market integrity depends on investor confidenceSpeculation that a leading player in the funds management sector is facing a FMA investigation for market manipulation is concerning if true, writes Liam Dann.08 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: More money feeds bubbleThe money printing by central banks of other nations is dribbling down into our housing market, writes Bernard Hickey.07 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Haggling over prices the route to a cheaper deal'Can you give me a discount" and "that's too expensive" are powerful words when it comes to buying anything. Yet, few Kiwis haggle for their big-ticket items.07 Feb 12:00 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Record migration population game-changerMigration figures and the 2013 Census data clearly show that NZ's population is undergoing a significant change.06 Feb 07:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Take it slowly on decisions after splitBorrowing to pay for a rental do-up at family home could be a good idea, but check out options carefully first.06 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJock Anderson's Caseload: Should David Bain pay back legal aid?If David Bain gets millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded compensation from the Government, should his legal aid be deducted first?06 Feb 02:39 AM
OpinionInside Money: Aussie research house finds KiwiSaver cheap and cheerfulAustralian research house SuperRatings has released its first analysis of the KiwiSaver market with mostly good marks.04 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: Working hard isn't the answerDo better work because you're refreshed, restored and re-energised by prioritising your time.04 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Some productivity gains flowing to labour as well as capital in NZThe belief is taking root, especially in the United States, that a historic decoupling has occurred between growth in labour productivity and workers' incomes.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Racing to zero?The biggest surprise in the financial world last year has been the fact that longer term interest rates around the globe have moved sharply lower.03 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Westpac sees light as Kiwi boss gets nodWestpac NZ's high-powered directors flexed their muscles - ever so diplomatically - to ensure the appointment of Kiwi David McLean as the bank's new chief executive.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGraham McGregorGraham McGregor: How to boost sales in 2015Is there a particular niche that it could be useful for you to focus on in 2015?02 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Alan Greenspan's rational holiday tipsDavid Chaplin looks at Alan Greenspan's analysis of why no-one saw the GFC coming and why it wasn't his fault.02 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Kiwis overseas cannot enrol in schemeI am a New Zealand permanent resident, and I worked in New Zealand for almost six years but when I moved to Germany at that time I decided to take my private fund from AXA superannuation.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Potential problems in NZX's high level of foreign investmentGoldman Sachs' latest NZX Ownership Survey shows overseas interest in the NZ sharemarket has remained static over the past 12 months.30 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Greece to Europe - "Enough!"Greek voters have sent Europe's leaders a message: the austerity policy you have been pursuing in recent years is economically perverse, socially cruel and ultimately subversive.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Aged careHelen Twose: Studying for a seat on the boardThe path to the boardroom began in the classroom for Nelson-based finance executive Dave Ashcroft.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for NZ to take a stand over TPPIf New Zealand Cabinet ministers really, really want to notch up the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) they could change tack.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionKiwiSaver: Funds can be used for foreign housesKiwiSaver is all about retirement savings but it recognises that for many people a comfortable retirement includes owning their own home.26 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: IPOs: The importance of getting off to a good startThe two big lessons from last year's initial public offerings were the huge difference between the best and worst performing companies and the importance of the first trading day.23 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: When growth loses its puffLow inflation is one of those good things you can have too much of, writes Brian Fallow. A strong disinflationary tide is running in the global economy.22 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Using tech to spread the wordIntent on personally imparting his secrets for business success with hundreds, if not thousands of business people, Zac de Silva is turning to technology to clone his business "secret sauce".22 Jan 04:00 PM
