Worrying tales from the top end of town
Thursday, 17 May 2012
At times like this, every bit of intelligence an SME can get is like gold. So it always pays to keep an eye on the biggest data goldmine of all – the ASX.  ...

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Consumer confidence flat after rate cut, shares fall 1.8%: Midday roundup
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Confidence has risen slightly during May after the Reserve Bank slashed the official interest rate by 50 points, according to the latest figures from the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index.  ...

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The self-made way to millions
Monday, 15 November 2010
Want to know how to become a self-made rich list member? Sell your business, start investing and be patient.  ...

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THE BIG PICTURE: Will the size of Australia’s average household really shrink?
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Last week the Bureau of Statistics released new projections on the number of households in Australia. Hopefully planning departments in each of the states and territories were taking notice. Because it’s not population growth that should be feared, rather the ...

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THE WEEK AHEAD: Is business investing again?
Monday, 22 February 2010
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) hasn't had a great track record of late. The IMF didn't foresee the US financial crisis. Then it became far too gloomy with its forecasts on global growth, downplaying the strength in the Asian region. And then the IMF ...

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A wealth of wisdom
Monday, 04 January 2010
This article first appeared on June 9, 2009. Perhaps it's the difficult economic environment. Perhaps it's the fact they're all getting on a bit. Perhaps it's the release of the various rich lists, which always loosens tongues a bit.  ...

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And the best of is...
Monday, 21 December 2009
As 2009 draws to a close, it's time for our annual awards celebrating the best and worst in the world of the wealthy.  ...

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Harvey Norman forecasts record sales, ANZ targets China: Economy Roundup
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Retail giant Harvey Norman has released positive financial figures for the first half of the financial year, following comments from chairman Gerry Harvey yesterday which predicted this Christmas period would be a "very, very good" one for the company.  ...

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Top Jobs
Friday, 06 November 2009
It's pretty hard to argue with the Fortune magazine's decision to chose Apple boss and all-round technology visionary Steve Jobs as its CEO of the decade.  ...

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Unemployment tipped to peak at 6.8%, New gas find off WA: Economy Roundup
Monday, 19 October 2009
Australia's unemployment rate will reach 6.8% by June next year before falling, while the economy will revert to "trend growth" in early 2011, according to a new Access Economics report.  ...

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THE WEEK AHEAD: Will business investment rise?
Monday, 24 August 2009
There is one stand out event in the coming week, namely the June quarter business investment figures, released on Thursday. Apart from that key indicator it is a rather tame affair on the economic calendar with car sales data released on Monday and construction ...

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A wealth of wisdom
Tuesday, 09 June 2009
Perhaps it's the difficult economic environment. Perhaps it's the fact they're all getting on a bit. Perhaps it's the release of the various rich lists, which always loosens tongues a bit. Whatever the case, Australia's super rich entrepreneurs seemed to ...

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Transport and logistics: Losing traction
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
The SmartCompany Dun & Bradstreet Industry Growth List for the transport and logistics industry shows a sector fighting to hold its ground.  ...

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Finding the opportunities in 10 recession-hit sectors
Wednesday, 01 April 2009
Despite the prevailing negative news about the economy, IBISWorld believes there are a few key tactics that smart companies in some of the worst-hit industries can employ to accelerate their recovery from the current crisis.  ...

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Finding the hidden investment value
Tuesday, 03 February 2009
Any investor crawling out of their cave and surveying the wreckage of 2008 would be immediately conscious of one thing - the sharemarket is very cheap. In fact, it is as cheap as it has been for three decades, at about 8.8 times earnings, compared to an historical ...

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Low flying
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Australia’s airline industry is struggling with high fuel costs, falling consumer spending and dwindling tourism activity. As IBISWorld general manager ROBERT BRYANT explains, competition from low-cost Asian airlines will clip the sector’s wings even furt ...

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Road to growth
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Rising oil prices have put a big dent in the growth of the road transport sector and the industry is likely to bit hit further by traffic congestion and the introduction of carbon trading. The industry must consolidate if it is to thrive. IBISWorld genera ...

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Virgin Blue to create 1000 jobs with new Sydney facility
Tuesday, 02 September 2008
Virgin Blue will establish a training and maintenance base at Sydney Airport, creating 1000 jobs. ...

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The downturn pain is spreading: Gottliebsen
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
During the last 24 hours I have rung around a number of businesses and widened my reading to get a feel for the downturn.  ...

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Winners and losers from this week
Friday, 18 July 2008
It’s been another big week in business and just in case you’ve spent the week trying to figure out how your iPhone works, we’ve picked out the winners and losers. ...

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