A new business survey conducted by Reckon Limited, has shown that despite a slowing economy, rising unemployment and the fear of recession, Australian businesses do not expect their business to slow down. The survey, distributed to more than 21,000 business owners in December of last year, revealed that 53 percent of business operators expect an […]
The market for first home buyers has just gotten a whole lot sweeter with the launch of new website Our Home Sweet Home www.ourhomesweethome.com.au, designed to provide first home buyers with all the information they need to purchase a home and realise the great Australian dream of home ownership. The independent site offers tools, calculators […]
Research conducted by Optus has highlighted the need for small to medium businesses (SMBs) to receive training and advice on how to run their business, with over 60 percent of those surveyed wanting more “grassroots advice and training” according to Phil Offer, Optus small and medium business marketing director. The key areas of focus for […]
While most franchise companies find it difficult to attract female franchisees, for Xpresso Delight co-founders Stephen Spitz and Paul Crabtree, it is a piece of cake. Women comprise 39 percent of Xpresso Delight franchises; a feat considering the industry average is a mere 27.9 percent. According to Spitz, the business allows for women to work […]
Employer confidence has dropped to critical levels according to a report issued by HR Coach Research Institute, with the National Employer Confidence sitting at just 65 percent. The latest HR Quarterly Index figures have everyone concerned, with the employer confidence crisis at risk of reducing business productivity levels, according to Louise Broekman, founder of the […]
More than half of Australians fear a Depression is not far off, according to TNS’ Financial Crisis Study. The study looks at how the global financial crisis is affecting consumers in the UK, France, Germany, US and Australia. While Australians remain more positive about the outlook for 2009 than the UK, France and the US, […]
It’s that time of year again, when the world’s leading media executives and entrepreneurs gather together for Media ‘09 to discuss the future of digital media and how businesses can survive in a downturn. The one-day international gathering, to be held in Sydney on February 13, entitled “Media 09: The Annual Forecast for Digital Media […]
Super funds have taken yet another beating from the global financial crisis, sliding 19.7 percent last year, and recording a marginal loss of 0.12 percent for December, according to SuperRatings. The financial crisis, which has seen world share markets decline by 40 to 50 percent, has had a largely negative impact on super funds, but […]
It seems that despite all the doom and gloom surrounding the global financial crisis, Australian businesses remain surprisingly optimistic about the future. According to the 2009 Grant Thornton International Business Report, Australia is one of only 12 countries in the world that remain positive about the financial outlook for 2009. While global optimism has slumped […]
The rental property market has taken another blow, with figures released by ABS showing that investment housing loans dropped 7.4 percent for the month of November. These figures are worrisome, according to Housing Industry Association (HIA), chief executive, Chris Lamont who believes that this will have a severe impact on the rental market and could […]
