COMMENT: The French are using legislation to try and reverse the trend. But is law the only way to do this?

COMMENT: Donald Trump is still an unknown quantity in this epicentre of global power, reports Fran O'Sullivan

COMMENT: What you can do to develop an unbeatable competitive advantage for your business.

COMMENT: Once again, Facebook did something that had my mouse pointer hovering over the 'Delete My Account' button.

COMMENT: This year your boss might not laugh when you ask for a pay rise, writes Mark Lister.

For just US$95, Reviews That Stick will post glowing reviews of your restaurant on six different websites.

COMMENT: Resolutions fail. So set yourself some written goals. Here are 10 ideas from Herald money expert Diana Clement to get you started.

COMMENT: It is absurd to believe Netanyahu threatened to declare war on NZ in retaliation for co-sponsoring the UN resolution against Israel, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

COMMENT: Israel faces an international backlash but NZ has much to learn about innovation from the plucky nation, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

COMMENT: With TPP supporters in Trump's Cabinet, trade deals may still have life.

COMMENT: Good advice saves us months of hard work or helped us to unlock great business opportunities.

COMMENT: Bill English went for greyer heads when filling the vacant posts in his Government, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

COMMENT: Looking back at what happened in 2016 makes me a bit dark about what 2017 bring. I blame the internet for that, Juha Saarinen writes.

COMMENT: John Key was aware of the high stakes when it came to New Zealand and China, but his commitment was clear, writes Stephen Jacobi.

COMMENT: Rather than feedback on 2016, it's time to zoom in on those things we can do to make progress in 2017.

COMMENT: Billionaire casino owner James Packer's Crown Resorts was hit with a A$362 million tax bill relating to its disastrous foray into the US.

COMMENT: The best deal in the sales is the one you don't buy.

COMMENT: The annual reports show a mixed year for Government-owned commercial companies.

COMMENT: This year, smartphone vendors started to see double with their cameras.

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's announcement of an official rate hike marked a significant milestone for the world's financial markets.

Yesterday's unveiling of Amazon Prime Video brings more competition to an area where Sky TV once had a monopoly, John Drinnan writes.

Gareth Morgan's proposal to tax the equity on homes does not sound like an election winner, but it's worth another look, writes Brian Fallow.

COMMENT: Better positioning helps you answer these two why questions powerfully.

COMMENT: Taxis are taxis, at the end of the day - or could they be something else?

COMMENT: Phil Goff wants funding to ease commuter congestion but will the new PM take a step that could turn off voters?

COMMENT: With so many worthy causes out there, we need to find where our dollars will make the most difference.

COMMENT: Organic baby formula, gambling resorts, nothing can escape the damage of Chinese regulation, Christopher Niesche writes.

COMMENT: Never mind the baby's birth. Financing a family can be a real shocker to new parents.

COMMENT: Leadership change is always the best time to reassess what any country or government should focus on.

COMMENT: One of the most frustrating aspects of corporate governance is that shareholders are rarely consulted.