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Putting fire in the region's engine room
Manukau has fallen on tough times. Christopher Adams looks at what is happening to help.

<i>Susan Watson:</i> Grey boards need a touch of flair
Directors of our failed companies may well feel beleaguered as the spotlight of public reprobation turns in their direction.

<i>Craig McIvor</i>: Sins of the father ensuring the continuity of family-owned firms
Simple handover plan can remove the angst and smooth the transition of a family business to a new generation.

<i>Gill South</i>: The lesson from BP It doesn't pay to lose focus on sustainability
Large and small business must embrace green concepts to help the bottom line, say authors of a new book.

<i>Gill South</i>: Women leaders offered a helping hand to climb the ladder
Mentoring scheme will help women make the leap to CEO or a place in the boardroom.

<i>Ben Young:</i>The best kiwi sales people? They have systems.
The best salespeople all have a set system and process for getting sales in the door.

<i>Craig McIvor</i>: Taking the time to make a plan is well worth the effort
Managers need to look at the way ahead, rather than just responding to everyday challenges.

Feltex Five 'all honest men'
A judge says the five Feltex directors found not guilty of breaching financial reporting rules were "all honest men".