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IBISWorld
News and interviews on IBISWorld including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Travel agents slow to change
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
Lobbying for growth
Business groups and professional associations make plenty of noise, but the growth in the industry is slow, according to IBISWorld’s ROBERT BRYANT
Betting on the house
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.
Plant hiring still firing
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
No crash in sight for smash repairs industry
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
Online retailing: the growth will slow
Consumers have taken to online shopping with enthusiasm, but the $16 billion industry is set to lose some momentum. By ROBERT BRYANT
Computer outsourcing boom rolls on
Computer services consultancies have enjoyed strong growth over the past five years, and the boom is set to continue. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld.
Fitness industry growth to slow
Fitness industry growth to slow
Rag trade’s steady outlook
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
Game sales explosion drives growth
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
Eateries need to watch the figure
Squeezed discretionary dollars mean that cafés and restaurants will be fighting for customers, reports ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld.
Film and video back in focus
Video and movie production has come through some recent lean times to be back offering growth opportunities. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.
Movie renting’s grainy picture
The embattled video rental market has more hard times ahead as consumers continue to enjoy increasing entertainment choices. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.
20 deadly start-up myths
Starting up a new venture, or launching a new product, is fraught with danger – and ripe with myths – for both green-horn and veteran entrepreneurs. Those who survive and thrive have learnt from their mistakes. AMANDA GOME identifies the common myths, and
Cleaning up Australia
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.
Flower industry in bloom, with buds
Flower retailing, largely dependent on discretionary spending, faces a tough outlook, but is fighting back with more offerings and easier access. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.
Make-up keeps looking good
Cosmetics and toiletries are based on a solid foundation, and the segment's trend looks set to stay in fashion. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.
Fast growth industries: which are hot, which are duds
Fast growth industries: which are hot, which are duds
10 real life tips from top entrepreneurs
SmartCompany is turning one-year-old. We have learnt a lot in our first year, and hope you have too. Here are 10 of the best lessons entrepreneurs have shared. By AMANDA GOME.
Waste not wanting
Waste disposal is a multi-billion dollar industry, and more in demand than ever. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.
