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- Industry promised innovation precincts AAP - Tue, May 14, 2013 11:43 PM NZST
A billion dollar plan to boost productivity and competitiveness is the centrepiece of the government's industry push, including a pledge of more than $500 million for new innovation precincts. Spruiking ...
- Budget a missed opportunity: business AAP - Tue, May 14, 2013 11:30 PM NZST
The federal budget has missed the opportunity to take the pressure off business, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says. Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered his sixth budget on Tuesday ...
- Fox schedule includes 24 return AAP - Tue, May 14, 2013 1:56 PM NZST
US TV network Fox is betting on its first miniseries showcase, starting with a limited-edition 24 and shows from heavyweight producers Seth MacFarlane and J J Abrams to invigorate its schedule. The network ...
- Social gifting boon spawns businesses AAP - Mon, May 13, 2013 4:08 PM NZST
Buying a birthday present for a friend? Forget the wrapping paper and bow. This is the age of social gifting, and all you need is a Facebook account and mobile application. The latest buzz in e-commerce ...
- Small firms still working hard AAP - Fri, May 10, 2013 1:01 PM NZST
Kevin Butt of KB Cleaning Services in Powder Springs, Georgia, knows the challenges of starting a small business and keeping it afloat. His carpet- and home-cleaning service requires long hours, solid ...
- Author examines black millionaires AAP - Thu, May 9, 2013 4:01 PM NZST
Author Dennis Kimbro has spent the past seven years interviewing people many of us probably wish we could be. Millionaires. Kimbro, a professor of business at Clark Atlanta University, interviewed 1,000 ...
- Are you a good manager? A quick check. AAP - Wed, May 8, 2013 11:01 AM NZST
Think of a specific person who reports to you and honestly answer the following true-or-false questions based on your behaviour over the past 2 weeks. True or false: - I have clearly communicated the order ...
- UPDATE 10-Oil down after rally on German data, Mideast tensions Reuters Australia - Wed, May 8, 2013 9:01 AM NZST
* U.S. equity markets rise * U.S. crude stocks forecast higher on imports - poll * U.S. EIA says non-OPEC fuel production to increase * Coming Up: EIA inventory data Wednesday 10:30 a.m. EDT (1430 GMT ...
- UPDATE 9-Oil down after rally on German data, Mideast tensions Reuters Australia - Wed, May 8, 2013 7:57 AM NZST
* U.S. equity markets rise * U.S. crude stocks forecast higher on imports - poll * U.S. EIA says non-OPEC fuel production to increase * Coming Up: API inventory data (Updates prices to settlement, adds ...
- RBA chief hints at even lower rates AAP - Tue, May 7, 2013 9:00 PM NZST
The central bank could deliver more interest rate cuts, after making a surprise reduction to head off the negative impact of a high Australian dollar. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered the cash ...
- RBA cut gives economy breathing room AAP - Tue, May 7, 2013 6:10 PM NZST
Business groups have applauded the decision by the central bank to cut the official interest rates to a new low. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the move by the Reserve Bank of Australia ...
- Swan welcomes RBA rate cut AAP - Tue, May 7, 2013 6:03 PM NZST
Treasurer Wayne Swan says the central bank's decision to cut interest rates will help households and business by delivering "big" savings on borrowings. Mr Swan says the RBA's decision to cut ...
- Franchises offer owners growth potential AAP - Thu, May 2, 2013 4:01 PM NZST
Franchising is one way business people can grow their enterprises, as the experience of a pair of US small business owners shows. Emmy Preiss and Harriet Mills launched their Wine and Design franchising ...
- 3-D technology reshapes manufacturing AAP - Wed, May 1, 2013 3:01 PM NZST
The machine, no larger than a coffee maker and encased in black like Darth Vader's helmet, hums at a whisper. Swinging open the shell's door reveals a slim metal nozzle moving smoothly over a platform, ...
- Big growth set for Georgia's film industry AAP - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 1:01 PM NZST
ATLANTA (AP) - A few years ago, the US state of Georgia was locked in a bidding war with North Carolina over the Disney movie, The Last Song, starring Miley Cyrus. Both states wanted the movie to film ...
- US bill may require online sales tax AAP - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 3:01 PM NZST
Sarah Bagby's 35-year-old independent Kansas bookstore so far has weathered the advent of internet shopping and ebooks. Now Bagby, the owner of Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita, is closely following debate ...
- PRECIOUS-Gold jumps 2.5 pct for biggest one-day gain since June Reuters Australia - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 8:13 AM NZST
* Gold has retraced half of loses from April swoon * U.S. believes Syria likely used chemical weapons in small scale * Russia, Turkey raised gold reserves in March - IMF * Coming up: U.S. first-quarter ...
- PRECIOUS-Gold up 1.8 pct on options buying, physical demand Reuters Australia - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 5:10 AM NZST
* Gold rises to 10-day high * U.S. believes Syria used chemical weapons but facts needed * Russia, Turkey raised gold reserves in March - IMF (New updates throughout, adds comment, market details) By Frank ...
- CBS buys small stake in mobile TV startup AAP - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 12:01 PM NZST
CBS Corp says it has made a minority investment in Syncbak, a technology company that allows mobile device users to pick up signals from their local TV stations over the internet. Founded in Marion, Iowa, ...
- Drop in gas prices benefits US economy AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 2:01 PM NZST
A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making petrol cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to US motorists and business owners and a positive development ...
- Future uncertain for NSW gas customers AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 5:17 PM NZST
The electricity price spiral in NSW has finally stopped but the future for gas prices is not looking so good in an uncertain market, the state's Energy Minister Chris Hartcher says. The minister on Tuesday ...
- NSW gas prices to rise by 8.6 per cent AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 1:33 PM NZST
Gas prices in NSW should rise by an average of 8.6 per cent in the next financial year, the state's independent pricing tribunal says. But electricity prices for residential and small business customers ...
- Working from home attractive for small business Newstalk ZB - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 12:45 PM NZST
More and more workers are finding there is no need to leave home to complete their work.
- Venture capitalists rethink on China IPOs AAP - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 1:58 PM NZST
Two years ago, it was one of the hottest areas in tech investing. Venture capitalists were lining up to throw money at it. But now, after disappointing IPOs, investors are fleeing. Social networking? Nope. ...
- WEL Networks announces annual discount Newstalk ZB - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 11:10 AM NZST
Waikato-based electricity distributor, WEL Networks, has today announced it will return an annual discount totalling $21.8 million to its customers.
- ANZ leaves rates on hold AAP - Fri, Apr 12, 2013 4:57 PM NZST
ANZ has left its variable interest rates on hold for April following its monthly review. The bank said on Friday that its Australian retail mortgages would remain at 6.40 per cent. Variable interest rates ...
- Branson sells Virgin Money Aust for $40m AAP - Wed, Apr 10, 2013 4:04 PM NZST
British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is selling his Virgin Money financial services business in Australia to Bank of Queensland in a $40 million deal. Under the deal, the bank will have exclusive use ...
- Abbott demands an honest federal budget AAP - Mon, Mar 25, 2013 11:20 PM NZDT
The federal opposition has demanded the government deliver an "honest budget" on May 14, rather than its usual "fudges" and "money shuffling".Opposition Leader Tony Abbott ...
- Small business sees another minister go AAP - Fri, Mar 22, 2013 6:59 PM NZDT
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan denies the government has lost its policy focus during Labor's leadership turmoil of the past few days, but small business is concerned about losing another minister.Chris ...
- Sunday penalty rates to stay AAP - Mon, Mar 18, 2013 6:08 PM NZDT
A bid to halve Sunday penalty rates for workers in the retail, fast food and hospitality industries has been rejected by the national workplace relations tribunal.The Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed ...
- Jobs rise, as penalty rates get legal nod AAP - Thu, Mar 14, 2013 7:55 PM NZDT
The federal government plans to enshrine worker penalty rates in defiance of employer groups, after Australia recorded its largest monthly rise in new jobs in 13 years.The jobless rate in February was ...
- Club Physical granted injunction in franchise row Newstalk ZB - Fri, Mar 8, 2013 9:15 AM NZDT
The owner of the Club Physical brand says he is glad the nightmare is over, now that a franchisee who rebranded his three Auckland branches without warning has been forced to stop operating.
- UPDATE 5-Oil below $111, Brent restart weighs Reuters Australia - Fri, Mar 8, 2013 4:09 AM NZDT
* Brent oil pipeline startup weighs on prices * ECB offers no helping hand for Italy, says markets calm * U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly fall * China trade data in focus (Updates prices, adds details) ...
- UPDATE 4-Oil below $111 on Brent restart, cenbanks eyed Reuters Australia - Fri, Mar 8, 2013 1:18 AM NZDT
* Brent oil pipeline startup weighs on prices * Bank of England decides not to restart gilt purchases * China trade, US payroll data in focus * Coming up: ECB President Draghi speaks at 1330 GMT (Updates ...