#Business Confidence
Business confidence gets election bounce
Business confidence continues to be bolstered by the coalition’s election win but NAB’s quarterly survey of companies shows conditions have deteriorated. Business conditions have continued to deteriorate and now sit below average for the first time in five years, NAB’s latest quarterly companies survey shows, but there has also been a post-election jump in confidence. The […]
Businesses more confident under Turnbull’s leadership
A survey of over 1,200 businesses across Australia has revealed that 45 per cent of businesses are more confident under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership with only 11 per cent reporting to be less confident. The report, produced by local services marketplace ServiceSeeking.com.au represents the largest insight into business confidence and economic sentiment this quarter. […]
Post-budget business confidence holds, but nevertheless poor
The tax write-offs introduced in the Budget was cited a key factor in business confidence holding its level, yet the economic difficulties seen overseas and poor employment numbers continue to hold it down.
Business confidence remains rocky despite budget boost
The latest Roy Morgan Research Business Confidence levels have revealed a May increase of 9.6 points from April, which still leaves confidence below the five-year average.
Business confidence continued to falter prior to Budget: ACCI Survey
The latest Small Business Survey from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry revealed a continuing trend of poor confidence prior to the release of the Government’s Budget last week.
Business confidence hits another low
Business confidence is at its lowest level in almost four years, according to the latest Roy Morgan Research Business Confidence results.
Business confidence down despite RBA cut
Roy Morgan Research’s Business Confidence February results have revealed a decline, despite the RBA’s move to lower the cash rate to 2.25 per cent.
Small rise in consumer spending provides some business optimism
There has been a slight increase in consumer spending across the month of January, according to the Commonwealth Bank’s latest Business Sales Indicator (BSI).
Pessimistic outlook for small business: ACCI Survey
The latest Small Business Survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has revealed the nation’s small businesses are expecting a difficult year ahead.
Small Business Minister Bruce Billson responds to ACCI survey
Small Business Minister Bruce Billson has responded to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Survey of Investor Confidence released yesterday, calling it “a reminder of the work that must be done.”
Business confidence climbs
Australia’s business confidence is at its highest level since January, according to the latest Business Confidence survey from Roy Morgan Research.
Tired and emotional SMEs: a recipe for long-term success?
While the most recent SME Confidence Report sees increased optimism over the Christmas period, growth in SMEs can be hindered by three major factors: emotional decision making, lack of attention to detail, and the business-as-a-hobby mentality.
Australian business confidence falls further
Australian business confidence is at its lowest since just before last year’s federal election, according to figures released from the National Australia Bank today.
Aussie business confident about the future
In the wake of September’s Federal election, a new survey has found business confidence is the highest it’s been since 2010.
Business sentiment continues its downhill side: Survey
Confidence in the small business sector is continuing to wane, according to the latest NAB Quarterly Business Survey, as the global economic climate remains unstable and the prospect of new local taxes sit on the horizon.
How to get your swagger back
Confidence is everything in a start-up. Here’s how to give yours a boost when it feels as if nothing is going your way.
Revenue falls cause SMB economic confidence to bottom out
Falling revenue is causing small business economic confidence to dwindle, according to new research. Despite these sales falls, a fifth of SMBs say they’re feeling optimistic that conditions will begin to improve over the next 12 months.
Looking for confidence? Talk to a woman in business
It’s official, female business owners are more confident than their male counterparts, and it shows in the nature of their focus and planning. Here’s a look at the other areas women in business are forging ahead.
Employment optimism dwindling in small businesses
Employment optimism is dwindling as are local job prospects, as a new survey reveals a decline in the number of businesses looking to hire employees for the next quarter.
Business confidence slides further, but SMBs remain positive on outlook
Despite business confidence continuing to fall as a result of weak consumer spending, half of SMBs remain optimistic about their ability to ride out the tough times, a new report has found.
Female business owners feeling confident, research finds
Female SMB owners are feeling more positive about being in business than their male counterparts and are driving the uptake of social media for business, according to new research.
Business confidence slides, as economic uncertainty rises
Ongoing economic uncertainty caused business confidence to fall nearly ten points in February, to 108.9, after six consecutive months of rises to January 2012.
Interest rate concerns push business optimism down
Business expectations have slid this quarter, as interest rate worries and ongoing pressure from the strong Australian dollar weighs on local SMBs.
Recovery consolidates as business sales rise steadily
The recovery in economy-wide spending appears to have consolidated as business sales remain positive, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI).