Change Maker

Friday, 08 February 2013

The Year of the Snake brings a sting or five in its tail

It's Chinese New Year this weekend. What does the Year of the Snake hold in store for the economy and your business? by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 07 September 2012

Why job cuts and gender equality matter to the economy

Australia is getting worse, not better, at giving women a go at the executive level – and that's going to hurt our economy. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 14 December 2012

'Tis the season for economic forecasts

By ignoring the short-term, headline grabbing doomsayers, smart companies can plan for slow and steady growth in 2013. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 07 December 2012

Make the most of it

After the rate cut earlier this week, smart companies will make hay while the sun shines. by Colin Benjamin
 

Monday, 03 December 2012

Hey Glenn, give us a break!

Despite strong consumer confidence, there are several compelling reasons why SMEs need a rate cut. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 23 November 2012

Making it to a Merry Christmas

There's a resurgence of small business co-operatives and shared marketing, creating new customers for smart SMEs. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 16 November 2012

The three-week forecast: Heavy bouts of 'madmiration' and 'electionitus'

The media coverage of our business context is suffering from electionitus and madmiration deficit syndrome. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 09 November 2012

Yesterday's gender agenda...again or still?

A new Federal Government-backed initiative hopes to redress the gender imbalance on Australia's corporate boards. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 02 November 2012

The finance ministers' spring carnival

A meeting of global finance ministers in Mexico will determine much of the tenor in the international economy for the coming year. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 12 October 2012

Suspended animation in banking and finance is freezing growth for SMEs

The relationship breakdown between banks and SMEs has led to wilted growth at the grassroots of the economy. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 05 October 2012

Small business scores an unlikely win in the first presidential debate

Both US presidential candidates made a point of mentioning the importance of small business to an American recovery. Let's see if they deliver on the talk. by Colin Benjamin
 

Friday, 28 September 2012

The canary is shrilling out a warning

The global banking system faces serious global, national and local threats in the next few months. by Colin Benjamin
 
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