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<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Upgrade opens door to virtually infinite internet
Supply of old-style net addresses is fast running out - but help is at hand.
<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: What clients want to see: Themselves
You look at the testimonials on your website or brochure and see testimonials. The client looks at the testimonials and sees a mirror. Mirror, mirror on the wall, is this the right product or service for me?
<i>Gill South</i>: Talent quest is back on, and entrepreneurs are ahead of the pack
Companies are looking to lift staff to meet growth plans.
<i>Fraser Clark:</i> Wind farms a breath of fresh air for the energy sector
Wind generation has grown 10-fold since 2003, to more than 4 per cent today. This year alone wind capacity will grow nearly 25 per cent as three new wind farms are commissioned.
<i>Michael Barnett:</i> Achievable goals and realistic timeframes aid growth
Michael Barnett believes New Zealand is being measured against the wrong economic targets
<i>Andrew Hamilton:</i> Large companies and entrepreneurs can work well together
Corporates should be open to innovations, says Icehouse chief executive Andrew Hamilton.
<i>Shane Solly:</i> Yield junkies need to face reality
New Zealanders don't ask for enough return on some investments and ask for too much on others.
<i>John Drinnan:</i> A to Z of a challenging year in the media
The Business Herald's media writer takes a look at the year just gone and what's coming up in 2011.
<i>Susan Easton:</i> Pundits dusting off rosy specs for 2011
It's that time of year when the pundits are rolling out their forecasts for the year ahead in global sharemarkets.
<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Take a few lessons from a customer
All six kids individually said "Ewwww. No. Don't do it! I'll never drive with you again." "Marvellous", was my response. Even my husband wrinkled his nose in distaste at first.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: China catches a fast train into rail's future
Speeds of hundreds of kilometres an hour now common on rail network.
<i>Liam Dann:</i> Good news, bad news... ah well, let's brace for next year
So in the spirit of the pre-Christmas news dump, here's a final pile of columns in a tasty snack-sized format.