COMMENT: Good advice saves us months of hard work or helped us to unlock great business opportunities.

COMMENT: Bill English went for greyer heads when filling the vacant posts in his Government, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

COMMENT: Looking back at what happened in 2016 makes me a bit dark about what 2017 bring. I blame the internet for that, Juha Saarinen writes.

COMMENT: John Key was aware of the high stakes when it came to New Zealand and China, but his commitment was clear, writes Stephen Jacobi.

COMMENT: Rather than feedback on 2016, it's time to zoom in on those things we can do to make progress in 2017.

COMMENT: Billionaire casino owner James Packer's Crown Resorts was hit with a A$362 million tax bill relating to its disastrous foray into the US.

COMMENT: The best deal in the sales is the one you don't buy.

COMMENT: The annual reports show a mixed year for Government-owned commercial companies.

COMMENT: There are many reasons why top investors don't remain in front.

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: Organic baby formula, gambling resorts, nothing can escape the damage of Chinese regulation, Christopher Niesche writes.

COMMENT: Never mind the baby's birth. Financing a family can be a real shocker to new parents.

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.

COMMENT: National MPs should think twice before automatically anointing as prime minister a member of Key's kitchen cabinet, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

COMMENT: They say incentives work, so here's some fun you can have to get the children moving in the right direction.

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.