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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>Bernard Hickey:</i> Dear Allan Hubbard - Please say sorry and thanks
Dear Allan Hubbard. Please take responsibility for the mess created by the boom and now bust of the South Island's largest financial institution, writes Bernard Hickey.

<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.

Bright young things may be just the catalyst high-tech firms need
Right mix of people, and the right governance structure, can tip export scales for innovative companies.

<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.