COMMENT: Steven Joyce is betting that President Donald Trump will turn out to be "more orthodox" than people think.

COMMENT: This year, smartphone vendors started to see double with their cameras.

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's announcement of an official rate hike marked a significant milestone for the world's financial markets.

Yesterday's unveiling of Amazon Prime Video brings more competition to an area where Sky TV once had a monopoly, John Drinnan writes.

Gareth Morgan's proposal to tax the equity on homes does not sound like an election winner, but it's worth another look, writes Brian Fallow.

COMMENT: Better positioning helps you answer these two why questions powerfully.

COMMENT: Taxis are taxis, at the end of the day - or could they be something else?

COMMENT: Phil Goff wants funding to ease commuter congestion but will the new PM take a step that could turn off voters?

COMMENT: With so many worthy causes out there, we need to find where our dollars will make the most difference.

COMMENT: Leadership change is always the best time to reassess what any country or government should focus on.

COMMENT: One of the most frustrating aspects of corporate governance is that shareholders are rarely consulted.

COMMENT: Can Finance Minister become National's front-man?

COMMENT: When debt is low, paying down the mortgage might not be best bet.

COMMENT: Google has refreshed its little Chromecast streaming video device.

COMMENT: TVNZ has defended its live broadcast cross to Joseph Parker - including plugs for his fast food supporters, John Drinnan writes.

COMMENT: There's little chance NZ will get through the next few years without an economic shock.

COMMENT: Boards of small to medium enterprise and non-profits have been missing out on this board software.

COMMENT: Here are three success strategies you might like to put into action this month.

Australia's retailers are putting on a brave face, but the looming arrival of the US online retail behemoth next year is undoubtedly a huge threat.

COMMENT: John Key tries to smooth fears of a rising tide of US protectionism.

Christmas lunch - it's a costly affair.

COMMENT: Changes to KiwiSaver conditions are at the whim of future governments.

COMMENT: Enthusiasm for index funds could prove costly in the long term.

COMMENT: Juha Saarinen reviews the 3DR Solo drone and new GoPros.

COMMENT: Income gains have largely come from working more, not from working better, Brian Fallow writes.

COMMENT: New Zealand's funding body must spread its money further, John Drinnan writes.

When it comes to eating ice cream, the people of Invercargill are New Zealand champions.

COMMENT: World-class project manager who spent many years with NASA shares his pearls of wisdom.

COMMENT: If you are a tiny country with a population smaller than Auckland, what could you do to grow bigger and make the world notice?

COMMENT: What are you going to do differently to make 2017 your best year in business ever?