Corporates should be open to innovations, says Icehouse chief executive Andrew Hamilton.

New Zealanders don't ask for enough return on some investments and ask for too much on others.

The Business Herald's media writer takes a look at the year just gone and what's coming up in 2011.

It's that time of year when the pundits are rolling out their forecasts for the year ahead in global sharemarkets.

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.

Speeds of hundreds of kilometres an hour now common on rail network.

So in the spirit of the pre-Christmas news dump, here's a final pile of columns in a tasty snack-sized format.

Be true to yourself, and keep your inner Madoff where he belongs.

John Key yesterday displayed all the characteristics of a man deeply afflicted with political Tourette's syndrome.

Managers say too many get-togethers are just a waste of time.

Which articles convert? And which articles attract? And how do you roll out a strategy that maximises the twin impact of attraction and conversion?

These days you have to be hyped-up and blissed out simultaneously ... but slow down and think.

Top 10 email tips.

Finally, mobiles are living up to their early promise.

Telco rivals say they have the technology to deliver the Government's goals.