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<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: It's the message that matters, not the postman
How do we generate more new business cheaply and easily? That's the magic pill businesses are looking for. Some might feel social media is the answer.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Small town software has fans in high places
International flagbearer for open-source movement began with a librarian's quest to save money.
Deborah Hill Cone:Thanks for coming, now leave us alone
Exports, not fawning over foreign visitors, is what we should focus on.
<i>Gill South</i>: Doing it rough for the night
Fundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.
<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Calls that bring prospects in from the cold
The biggest problem with cold-calling is the almost 100 per cent rejection rate just waiting for you. But cold-calling works, has always worked and will always work, if you
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Industry of the future celebrates its half-century
The Computer Society hits 50. One man has been a member most of the way.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Wall Street's villain emasculated
Forget redemption - Gordon Gekko needs to rediscover his manhood.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Better to give, not just receive
This week I am playing it safe with an easy target. Let's hear it for receivers.
<i>Gill South</i>: Companies setting themselves up to lose the battle for talent
Too many businesses are relying on the recession to keep staff from moving on.
<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Social media success needs hard graft
For months now I've been using the term "freasy" for social media marketing. Meaning it's free and easy to do.
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Kiwis, count your blessings
There are 10 reasons to be cheerful after two weeks of gloom. They are also an antidote for those who say I am a permanent harbinger of doom.