Technology has couriers on right track
When Graham Clarke got involved in the courier industry more than 20 years ago, the business relied on pen and paper.
Business
Thu 2 May 2013
Racing journo a one man band
He's a one-man band, but from his home office in Springvale, former Wanganui Chronicle journalist Paul Vettise has carved out a niche in the sport of kings.
Wed 1 May 2013
Oily Rag: Build a nest egg for tomorrow
This week we are going to review the most important things you can do to build a savings nest-egg.
Tue 30 Apr 2013
Pet insurance softens the blow
Kiwis love their pets. However, although our furry friends provide great companionship, they can set us back a small fortune in veterinary bills when sickness or...
Finance: Changes to child support
The first wave of changes to the way child support is calculated are coming into effect on April 1 next year.
Thu 25 Apr 2013
Gas man re selected to safety board
A Wanganui company director had his two-year term on the national Plumber, Gasfitters' and Drainlayers' Board extended by another three years.
Marketing tips at workshops
A written plan, testing and measuring results, and knowing what it costs to get your customers through the door are all key to successfully marketing your business,...
Kiwis paying with plastic more
Kiwis are continuing to move away from cash, turning increasingly to using debit and credit cards or internet banking.
Builders team up to trim costs
Two local builders are bringing a truly co-operative approach to house building to Wanganui.
Tue 23 Apr 2013
![The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.](http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2013/04/23/138011673_ct140x105.JPG "The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.")
Finance: Time's ripe to travel
The New Zealand dollar (NZD) topped US86c last week [12/04], the highest it's been since hitting US88.4c in August 2011.
Finance: Business mentor role foreseen
You might have heard about "tax simplification". This isn't just a term bandied around by politicians wanting to reduce their workload while continuing to collect...
Oily Rag: Switch off your higher power
The chilly weather has arrived so we thought it time to share tips on ways to keep those power costs to a minimum.
Tue 16 Apr 2013
Liz Koh: Invest to mirror your appetite for risk
Whether you have a small KiwiSaver balance or a huge fortune, it is important to plan your investment portfolio so as to get the right balance between risk and...
Oily Rag: Pantry essentials bring back the sparkle
Spring is long gone but there will be many people who did not get around to the annual spring clean, so we thought we would offer readers tips for an autumn clean.
Finance: System favours farmers
Our tax system is set up to favour farmers over the rest of the country's small businesses.
Tue 9 Apr 2013
Finance: Grab your audience's attention
Here are five ideas that could be very effective for you, both in cost and results.
Finance: How to tune-up home heat
With winter around the corner, many will be bracing for another season of high power bills and damp, cold homes - forcing some to reassess their heating systems.
Oily Rag: Power of the purchaser
A reader has written in telling of their experiences with a product they bought from a merchant 12 months ago.
Finance: Companies pushed to the brink
Tax requirements tend to be what pushes a lot of failing companies over the brink.
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