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New Greece downgrade near default
Fitch ratings agency has downgraded debt-crippled Greece deeper into junk territory, warning of a “probable” Greek exit from the euro currency union if new national elections next month produce an anti-bailout government.Fitch said…
Kiwi dollar keeps falling on Spain fears
The New Zealand dollar fell amid concerns about the strength of Spain’s banking system amid rumours of a run on cash at the recently nationalised Bankia SA, heightening speculation that the region’s debt crisis is spreading.The…
NZ dollar falls to 5-month-low
Fuel prices steady as NZ dollar and cost of oil fall
The tumbling New Zealand dollar is being matched by a drop in the price of oil, meaning pump prices are staying about where they are – for now.Oil has dropped to its lowest price in five months with the price of a barrel of Brent…
Entrepreneurship
Facebook’s 3 Biggest Ecommerce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to selling goods on the big social network, most users donât want to make purchases. Hereâs how to steer clear of the issues.
When Facebook’s ‘Like’ Pushes the Wrong Button with Employers
Clicking the ‘Like’ button on a business, brand, organization or person’s official Facebook Page may be grounds for dismissal.
Forget Reality TV. Business Owners Benefit from Local Contests
3 Ways to Stop Losing Traffic from Google’s Penguin Update
If your site saw a drop in visitors after the search giant’s latest change, here’s how to get them back.
Finance
High flyers involved in tribe’s financial downfall
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‘Draconian measures’ only way to control dollar
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Finance company accountants barred from public practice
Finance company collapses drive fraud numbers
The value of large frauds hits new highs amid several high-profile prosecutions, and companies are warned excessive lay-offs can promote internal fraud.
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Marketing
Expert comment: Franchize Consultants NZ
Win Robinson, managing director of Franchize Consultants NZ talks about the risks and rewards of franchising. To be viable for franchising: ? you must have a profitable business, with a history of success over a period
Online ad spending sees 14 per cent growth
New Zealand’s total online advertising spend for the first quarter of 2012 is up $11 million from the same time last year, according to an IAP survey. The
Small Business: Pets in the City – time to franchise?
Where everyone forgets a bargain
More than a third of New Zealanders who buy coupons from group buying websites forget to redeem them in time, a new survey shows.But those who do use the websites are likely to check them daily.The Canstar Blue survey found 43…
Markets
Premier begins budget pitch
Tasmania’s Premier has faced criticism of her second state budget which forecasts a rough few years ahead.Lara Giddings, who is also Treasurer, is selling her budget at meetings at functions around the …
Libs oppose Forestry Tasmania bailout
The Tasmanian Opposition is opposing a bailout for Forestry Tasmania announced in yesterday’s budget.The government business will get $110 million over four years to keep it solvent, after a downturn in …
Holden to export rebadged Commodores
Forest industry returns to peace talks
The Forest Industries Association of Tasmania is returning to the forest peace deal negotiations.The association pulled out of talks earlier this year, accusing some environmental groups of waging campaigns …
Personal Finance
Concern increased retirement contributions could result in backdoor education cuts
The education sector union NZEI TE Riu Roa is calling on the government to come clean about how increased employer contributions to Kiwisaver and other retirement schemes will be funded for the education sector.
Concern increased retirement contributions could result in backdoor education cuts
The education sector union NZEI TE Riu Roa is calling on the government to come clean about how increased employer contributions to Kiwisaver and other retirement schemes will be funded for the education sector.
Key — for mandate read mockery
Key — for mandate read mockery
Prime Minister John Key is making a mockery of his promise to seek an election-day mandate on changes to KiwiSaver, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe.
Small Business
Ethnic firms at heart of recovery – survey
Ethnic businesspeople could play a major role in New Zealand’s drive for an export-led economic recovery, according to an ANZ business survey. The strong links immigrant businesspeople have with overseas markets sets them apart…
Mobs poised to hit conscious cafes
Three cafes are steeling themselves for the arrival of a ‘Carrotmob’ of customers this Sunday after pledging to donate business proceeds to fair-trade causes.The three fair-trade certified cafes – out of nine that entered – won…
Expert comment: Franchize Consultants NZ
Where everyone forgets a bargain
More than a third of New Zealanders who buy coupons from group buying websites forget to redeem them in time, a new survey shows.But those who do use the websites are likely to check them daily.The Canstar Blue survey found 43…
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