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<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Keep your distance, Mr Banker
I don't want a friend - just a bank that knows its place.

<i>Mark Irving :</i> It's got to be relevant to get in the door
In the hugely competitive NZ retail sector you have to offer some deal to get people in the door.

<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Getting the payoff from consultancy
How do you avoid "unpaid consulting"?

Chrisco faces Fair Trading Act court date
Christmas hamper provider Chrisco is facing a likely court appearance for alleged breaches of the Fair Trading Act.

<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Clawing back wasted time quick and easy
Often wonder why people don't use their email programs well. Is it lack of time? Lack of creative thinking? Lack of interest?

Yoghurt for 'real men'
Fonterra has created a range of products which it thinks will fill a void for tough-guy snacks.

Smartphone wars in time for Xmas
The smartphone revolution is gaining momentum and mobile operator 2degrees expects more than half of phones sold here next year will be smartphones.

Vodafone NZ drops 35,000 customers last quarter
Vodafone New Zealand are down 35,000 customers in the quarter ending September according to reports from its UK parent.

<i>Mark Irving:</i> Ideas at the core of any good ad
Why ads with a strong core idea gain the best results.

<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Need more revenue? Get to work
How can you improve income generation?

<i>Ben Young:</i> Are we really digital leaders?
It's the question often thrown about, how are we doing? Do we, as everyone asks, punch above our weight?

Tough law to end displays of tobacco
Tobacco products are to be hidden and anti-smoking officers will get powers to instantly fine shops under new Govt measures.

Kiwi wine first in the world to spell out its carbon trail on label
A New Zealand wine company has become the first in the world to declare its carbon footprint for each glass.

ASB launches ASB Institutional, drops CBA name
ASB is dropping the CBA name as it seeks to double its market share in the institutional and corporate banking sector.

<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Stories have the power to persuade
If you need to make a presentation to a client, which method is likely to dramatically improve your persuasion level - without even trying? Without a doubt, stories take first place.