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RBA rate outlook less certain as consumer buckles
There was a clear shift in language from the Reserve Bank at its March board meeting, with the Governor indicating that a potential pause in interest rate hikes might be on the table. It was only a month ago that he was warning of multiple rate increases to come, and a big part of that shift is the growing pressure we’re seeing on the Australian consumer.
Businesses can’t ignore the crest to the West
For businesses looking to grow, the dynamics of Western Sydney are highly compelling. On all key measures, the region is an economic powerhouse, not to be ignored. Investment in urban infrastructure and services has given a massive boost to the region, which extends west from Parramatta to the Blue Mountains, and south from the Hawkesbury to Campbelltown.
Unlocking the growth potential of Australia’s medium-sized businesses
It’s true the same slump occurred with large businesses but in that sector, at least, there are signs of recovery with an average 5 per cent year-on-year growth over the past two years. Meanwhile, micro and small business numbers grew 9 per cent from 730,881 to 798,065.
Setting up your SME for the new FY
Running a business can be a little like owning a car, Tulley says. You can do the bare minimum to keep it on the road or you can stay a step ahead by lifting the lid on every part of the business to understand where efficiencies can be gained and where revenue opportunities can be maximised. Doing that as part of a mid-year health-check can give business owners a running a start on a new financial year.
Business issues are people issues: Elliott | ANZ BlueNotes
If you’re trying to work out the source of a problem in your business – no matter what the size – it’s worth taking a closer look at your people, ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott says. Addressing a seminar for ANZ’s Business Growth Program, Elliott said while often policies and procedures could get in the way, at their heart these issues are often based around people.
The reality of the role of women in business | ANZ BlueNotes
Do we need more women in business? Clearly, yes. The evidence shows a more balanced gender and diversity mix better represents communities and consumers and helps not just business outcomes but governance. But there is a deeper issue. Even where the mix is very healthy – and if I look at the small- and medium-enterprise market we have a very healthy gender mix – the perception remains that business is run by men.
China’s middle class a rock: Blackmores CEO | ANZ BlueNotes
Don’t expect to see a slowdown in consumer activity in China, Blackmores CEO Christine Holgate says, as there’s no shortage of demand from the country’s rapidly growing middle class. Speaking to BlueNotes on video, Holgate said the surging consumer populations right across the Asian region would continue power spending. “China is going through a major transformation, from an industrial society to a consumer-led society,” she said.
Successful SME secrets | ANZ BlueNotes
Small businesses are not just the lifeblood of growth in Australia and most economies, delivering true innovation and higher employment, their experiences can offer lessons for businesses of all sizes. At the recent ANZ Business Growth Seminar in Melbourne, guests heard from a number of successful CEOs about the art and science of leading a small-to-medium enterprise. For many small business operators, handling the initial growth stage can be one of the most difficult times.
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