http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/rss.xml en-au (C) Smart Company 2008 Industry Trends http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080716-A-convenience-truth.html?source=RSS The convenience store sector has been growing strongly thanks to time-poor Australians. But as ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld explains, the industry needs to look at new strategies to combat increased competition and changing tastes. Industry Trends Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080716-A-convenience-truth.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080708-Vets-get-their-claws-into-growth.html?source=RSS Australians love their pets and are prepared to spend up big to make sure they are healthy and happy. As IBISWorld’s ROBERT BRYANT explains, the veterinary industry has grabbed this growth tiger by the tail. Industry Trends Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080708-Vets-get-their-claws-into-growth.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080702-Multi-billion-dollar-industries-Part-V.html?source=RSS SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about the next two sectors that will take off: Mining and Biotechnology Industry Trends Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080702-Multi-billion-dollar-industries-Part-V.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080625-Multi-billion-dollar-industries-part-IV.html?source=RSS SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about the next two sectors that will take off: Tourism and Leisure Industry Trends Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080625-Multi-billion-dollar-industries-part-IV.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080618-Multi-billion-dollar-industries-Part-II.html?source=RSS SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about the next two sectors that will take off: Education and Service outsourcing Industry Trends Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080618-Multi-billion-dollar-industries-Part-II.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080611-Multi-billion-dollar-industries.html?source=RSS SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about two more Industry Trends Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080611-Multi-billion-dollar-industries.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080604-The-multi-billion-dollar-industries-of-the-future.html?source=RSS As part of SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable, we asked IBISWorld general manager ROB BRYANT to nominate the 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future Industry Trends Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080604-The-multi-billion-dollar-industries-of-the-future.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080528-Travel-agents-slow-to-change.html?source=RSS Travel is one of the most popular online purchases for Australian consumers – which is bad news for Australia’s travel agency sector. By ROBERT BRYANT from IBISWorld Industry Trends Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080528-Travel-agents-slow-to-change.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080520-Lobbying-for-growth.html?source=RSS Business groups and professional associations make plenty of noise, but the growth in the industry is slow, according to IBISWorld’s ROBERT BRYANT Industry Trends Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080520-Lobbying-for-growth.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080513-Betting-on-the-house.html?source=RSS The casino industry in Australia can rely on a steady stream of revenue from local punters. But in recent years they have taken a punt on growth in overseas markets such as Asia and the United States. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld. Industry Trends Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080513-Betting-on-the-house.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080507-Plant-hiring-still-firing.html?source=RSS The recent construction boom and strong activity in the infrastructure and mining sectors have helped the plant hire and leasing sector, but it is still a tough game. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld Industry Trends Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080507-Plant-hiring-still-firing.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080430-080501-Smash-Repair-Industry-Trend.html?source=RSS Panel beating is far from a dying art, with the industry enjoying long steady growth with no perceptible falling off in the future. By ROBERT BRYANT Industry Trends Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080430-080501-Smash-Repair-Industry-Trend.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080423-Online-retailing-the-growth-will-slow.html?source=RSS Consumers have taken to online shopping with enthusiasm, but the $16 billion industry is set to lose some momentum. By ROBERT BRYANT Industry Trends Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080423-Online-retailing-the-growth-will-slow.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080417-Computer-outsourcing-feeds-boom.html?source=RSS Computer services consultancies have enjoyed strong growth over the past five years, and the boom is set to continue. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld. Industry Trends Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080417-Computer-outsourcing-feeds-boom.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080409-Rag-trades-steady-outlook.html?source=RSS Clothing retailers are hitting a period of falling consumer confidence, but there are reasons to be optimistic for the longer term. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld Industry Trends Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080409-Rag-trades-steady-outlook.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080328-Game-sales-explosion-drives-growth.html?source=RSS Games are not child’s play anymore, with the toy and game retailing industry raking in hundreds of millions of dollars every year. By ROBERT BRYANT Industry Trends Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080328-Game-sales-explosion-drives-growth.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080320-Eateries-need-to-watch-the-figure-.html?source=RSS Squeezed discretionary dollars mean that cafés and restaurants will be fighting for customers, reports ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld. Industry Trends Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080320-Eateries-need-to-watch-the-figure-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080311-Film-and-video-back-in-focus.html?source=RSS Video and movie production has come through some recent lean times to be back offering growth opportunities. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld. Industry Trends Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080311-Film-and-video-back-in-focus.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080306-Movie-rentings-grainy-picture.html?source=RSS The embattled video rental market has more hard times ahead as consumers continue to enjoy increasing entertainment choices. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld. Industry Trends Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080306-Movie-rentings-grainy-picture.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/Industry-Trends/20080220-Cleaning-services-industry-trends.html?source=RSS Cleaning services in Australia – tied to both the trend to outsourcing and the state of disposable income – is looking ahead to moderate growth. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld. 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