The secret of their success: How to keep your cafe full and customers coming back for more

Browns Eatery co-owners Jenefer Bilkey and husband Dan Alderson have replicated their successful cafe formula in Kohimarama and Parnell. Photo / Dean Purcell Ask Bilkey why the Browns formula works and she takes time to ponder the question. She’s been so busy she hasn’t had much time to think about it. So many reasons, she … Read more

How to bank better so your money goes further – Diana Clement

Better banking can help make your money go further. Photo / 123rf OPINION Banks make billions from us. So why not get a bit back by using their services more effectively? Start by opening sub accounts and earmark them for mortgage/rent, utilities/fuel, groceries, emergency fund, short term savings, long term savings, and fun. I did … Read more

How to protect your career after kids with ‘couple maths’ – Cooking the Books

Each week BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s the longterm planning that can make a big difference to your finances. Hosted by Frances Cook. Having kids is a joy and delight, but often also a big hit to the finances, and even the career. It’s … Read more