Why running a brothel is similar to running any business

It's likely your main drag has one - a drop-in massage parlour that looks a little, well, uninviting. Maybe it's the blocked out windows, the strange opening hours or the fact that it's difficult to tell what kind of massage is actually... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Barbie's world shaken by bankruptcy

There's trouble in toyland, and companies are blaming Toys R Us.Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, reported disappointing third-quarter results late Thursday and said it was hurt by Toys R Us' Chapter 11 bankruptcy... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Fast food wars: Kale and quinoa vs burgers and nuggets

Forget, for the moment, kale and quinoa, those trendy pretty boys of cuisine. The leafy vegetable and the ancient grain have for years fed the prevailing food narrative, that more people are trying to clean up their diets, or at... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Will the dollar rebound or continue its descent?

The outcome of the election has hastened the expected move of the New Zealand dollar below US70c.BNZ currency strategist Jason Wong believes the dollar looks oversold against the backdrop of very high-risk appetite and the supportive... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Asos' boss pay packet soars

Asos boss Nick Beighton has enjoyed a trebling of his pay package as the online fashion retailer's profits have continued to soar.Beighton, who took the reins from founder Nick Robertson in 2015, has had his total pay jump from... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Brian Gaynor: How to fix Fletcher Building

Fletcher Building chairman Sir Ralph Norris scored an A+ for crisis management at this week's annual meeting but he failed to answer the following key questions: Why were the directors unaware of the risks associated with major construction... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Eric Watson sells premier multi-million pad

Eric Watson has sold his multi-million dollar estate after several long-term marketing campaigns. The 33-hectare Auckland farm has been marketed by different real estate agencies off and on since 2010 but was successfully sold by... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The Interview: Craig Hudson – Professional rugby player turned small business executive

For Craig Hudson rugby is in the blood.He travelled the world as a New Zealand Sevens rugby player before illness forced him from the field and into the business world.At accounting software company Xero, Hudson was on a technological... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Small is good: Tiny rusted cottages win top design award

Two little rusted cottages have won big at the New Zealand Architectural Design awards - confirming not only can smaller, sustainable homes mean a simpler life, but they can look amazing too.This year's winner of the ADNZ Resene... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Fran O'Sullivan: What's in the fine print of 'not for sale' sign?

At a press conference to unveil the coalition government agreement Winston Peters said New Zealand is no longer open for sale "in the way that it has been".That is clearly the case with the new Government intent on ensuring New... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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