Smartphone entrepreneur wins Hi-Tech award, and attracts some big-name customers.

A family of five could save $250 a week by making small adjustments to driving, supermarket shopping and power usage.

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Consumers already under stress from rising prices are about to face another double whammy from two of our biggest companies.