#Economics
How has the Eurozone debt crisis affected the US?
The Eurozone debt crisis seems as though it is a small financial and economic implosion on the European continent. However, a ripple experienced in Europe can be a greater wave elsewhere in the world. Those in America would question whether something that affected the euro would have any impact on them, but economists are concerned that […]
Why you need a reverse roadmap
The short answer: Because otherwise, when it comes time to negotiate, you’ll end up with a bunch of nothing.
GST crackdown “most significant change since introduction”
Amongst the Budget announcements last night was the unveiling of the most significant changes to GST since its introduction by former PM John Howard in 2000.
Booming resource states leave NSW in their dust
Australia is set to continue its strong resources lead economic recovery, returning to levels of prosperity not seen since the beginning of 2008. At least for resource rich states like Queensland and Western Australia concludes the latest Business Outlook report from Access Economics.
GST increase predicted to fund Rudd’s hospital spending spree
Australia’s Goods & Services Tax (GST) is predicted to increase as pressure mounts on the Federal Government to fund its recent spending, including the recently minted COAG hospitals agreement.
Free: not the only future for the Internet
“Free” is being hailed as the Internet’s natural and ultimate future – as evidenced by a growing cohort of bloggers who insist “free” is the only solution to content providers’ Internet woes. However, Ovum believes their economic logic is flawed, and that financing “free” through advertising alone requires a scale which is unlikely to be achieved in online entertainment unless the sector undergoes a radical revolution.
Are Aussie accountants economic superheroes?
For many, if not most Aussie businesses, the global financial crisis followed by a broad and deep international recession plunged owners and managers into uncharted territory. Existing on a steady diet of growth and demand for years, and with few true tests of management and financial acumen, my view is that a fair few businesses were unprepared for the impacts of a new economic reality
Businesses urged not to spend in 2010 recovery
Following positive signs of an economic recovery, business owners may be tempted to reclaim the sacrifices they made during the downturn. Former CEO of retail icons BiLo, Radio Rentals and Chair of The Executive Connection (TEC) Brendan Killen, urges businesses to resist the temptation to recoup lost expenses in order to stay strong during the […]