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<i>Chris Barton</i>: Resistance is futile even for a hardened cellphone sceptic
Finally, mobiles are living up to their early promise.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Rural broadband bid prompts an unlikely alliance
Telco rivals say they have the technology to deliver the Government's goals.
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Housing habits hard to shake
The housing market has started to simmer again.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Keep your distance, Mr Banker
I don't want a friend - just a bank that knows its place.
<i>Craig McIvor</i>: When old fashioned logic isn't enough try thinking sideways
Lateral thinking goes against the grain for many businesses, but the benefits are too powerful to ignore.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Pretenders out to depose king of social media
Despite Facebook's 500 million users, even tiny start-ups reckon they can do a better job.
<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Getting the payoff from consultancy
How do you avoid "unpaid consulting"?
Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backup
The only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.
<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Clawing back wasted time quick and easy
Often wonder why people don't use their email programs well. Is it lack of time? Lack of creative thinking? Lack of interest?
<i>Gill South</i>: Sometimes, following best practice just isn't good enough
Businesses are better off finding their own way, rather than simply copying others, say academics.