Ross Garnaut’s draft report has certainly achieved one of its aims – it has scared the crap out of everybody – but perhaps not in the …
Ross Garnaut’s draft report has certainly achieved one of its aims – it has scared the crap out of everybody – but perhaps not in the …
Australia’s sharemarket has edged above the crucial 5000 point barrier in morning trade, but don’t be fooled – share prices remain und…
As with every downturn, there are going to be advantages for someone – just make sure you position your business now to give it a good sho…
Retail sales might have ticked up in May, but Australian retailers are unlikely to be rejoicing. Outside of the food retailing sector, condi…
Retail sales have staged a limited comeback after recent falls to record a 0.7% seasonally adjusted rise in May, exceeding market expectatio…
Tough overseas markets and a robust currency are not helping Australian exporters. To cope – and survive – successful export firms are c…
Microsoft has toppled Qantas from its position as Australia’s most authentic brand, a new survey of more than 4500 consumers has revealed….
Hi Aunty B,
I have been reading your column for a long time, almost since you started writing in SmartCompany. Thank you for al…
Tax effective schemes are the latest victims of the economic downturn and the drought, industry experts say. Reduced demand has seen sales o…
Consumer confidence has fallen 9% since March and a whopping 26% since November last year, according to a new survey of 1500 Australians con…
Oil is now the major consumer pressure point. My prediction is that food is going to be as big, if not bigger, as a pressure point. I make t…
The big names behind the retail sector are feeling a chill wind from the cooling economy. By JAMES THOMSON By James ThomsonThe big names b…
