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Oily Rag: Beer and cigs or own digs
The New Zealand Herald recently reported the results of a survey into the spending habits of Kiwis. The headline result was that nearly half (44 per cent) of New Zealanders are living day-to-day without any savings to fall back on.
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Finance: Factor of five is in grasp
If you are in business and want to earn a bit more, there are three questions to ask yourself:
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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.
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Kiwis love their pets. However, although our furry friends provide great...
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Project helps launch real estate career
Stratford's Sam Swinburne, 28, is an example of how the Flexi-wage scheme not only benefits employers but could be the start of a promising career for many young people.
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The farming Cabinet: Who you need to know
The Primary Industries ministerial portfolio is a large, challenging one. For Horowhenua farmer and Otaki MP Nathan Guy the first few weeks on the job have been hectic, with the most severe drought since the 1940s striking the North Island and parts of the South, reports Felicity Wolfe
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Join the conversationNathan Guy is a very talented and decent MP. Nothing is too much trouble for him, and he is very approachable, even with a mammoth workload. Having a real wife, real family, and high moral values, he fits in well with the rural sector really well.
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Arrests after man found unconscious
Two men have been arrested and charged after an altercation that left a man unconscious on the side of the road in the Kaimai Range. A 24-year-old Hamilton man and a 22-year-old Te Puke man allegedly got into a fight with a 40-year-old Western Bay man at the top of the Kaimai Range about 8pm last night. The 40-year-old man was found unconscious on the side of State Highway 29 near Valley View Rd and was taken to hospital. His car was found in rural Matamata. Bay of Plenty police communications manager Kim Perks said the victim did not know his two attackers. Police would not reveal details…
A secret weapon for your business - CRM
Looking for a new secret weapon for your small business? Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software could be the answer. It helps you: Win new clients or contracts Understand your customer Retain customers by giving them a better experience Decrease duplication and costly customer management. Imagine if every... More
How to back up your phone
Your phone has been for a swim. Your business contact information or vital sketches were on it and now it refuses to start. Owners carry their business lives around on their mobile phones and tablets. If the phone was lost or broken it would be at the very least a huge nuisance. At worst important business data could be lost. When it... More
Seamless telephony is a godsend for small business.
Small businesses sometimes pay hundreds of dollars a month more than necessary for their telephony - thanks to inertia. Many have a mish-mash of telephony services. It's not uncommon for small businesses to cut costs significantly following a telecommunications health check, says Kelly Blomfield, business account manager at Telecom Hub... More
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