The state of Australian small business
How healthy, or unwell, is the small business sector? Luke Achterstraat, CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, discusses the complexities of economic uncertainty.
Budget 2024
A measly $325 in small business energy relief in the 2024 Federal Budget has left business owners deflated. At a time of often drastic economic uncertainty in the sector, there was a valid expectation that more assistance would have been forthcoming.
Budget 2024
A measly $325 in small business energy relief in the 2024 Federal Budget has left business owners deflated.
Balancing act — the 2024 economic tightrope
What is the economic outlook for 2024 and how will depleted household savings influence the situation? Prof Robert Brooks explains the reasons behind a more cautious approach to consumer spending, which may impact many small businesses.
Balancing act — the 2024 economic tightrope
What is the economic outlook for 2024 and how will depleted household savings influence the situation? Prof Robert Brooks explains the reasons behind a more cautious approach to consumer spending, which may impact many small businesses.
2024 Economic outlook
It's tradition this time of year to hear Professor Neville Norman's take on the economic year ahead. Neville breaks down the economic landscape into four key themes: G for growth, R for rates of interest, I for inflation, and P for policy.
2024 Economic outlook
It's tradition this time of year to hear Professor Neville Norman's take on the economic year ahead. Neville breaks down the economic landscape into four key themes: G for growth, R for rates of interest, I for inflation, and P for policy.
The irrationality of rate rises
With interest rates and inflation dominating the headlines, our regular economics commentator Professor Neville Norman is asking us to challenge how the two are connected — or not.
Budget 2023 & the economy
Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, has announced a budget surplus, but, in spite of reports, it’s not the first time in 15 years. Plenty of governments over that period have announced budget surpluses.
Budget 2023 & the economy
Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, has announced a budget surplus, but, in spite of reports, it’s not the first time in 15 years. Plenty of governments over that period have announced budget surpluses.
Pre-budget perspectives
The federal budget is imminent, and the big question is whether the government will break its promise and increase taxes. Labor must be tempted to use its relative electoral strength at the moment.
Pre-budget perspectives
The federal budget is imminent, and the big question is whether the government will break its promise and increase taxes. Labor must be tempted to use its relative electoral strength at the moment.
Economic update
Australia looks unlikely to fall into a recession, though we will experience lower growth. That’s the prognosis of our regular economics commentator, Melbourne University Professor Neville Norman.
Economic update
Australia looks unlikely to fall into a recession, though we will experience lower growth. That’s the prognosis of our regular economics commentator, Melbourne University Professor Neville Norman.
The economic year ahead
A slowing, or even an end, of the current round of interest rate rises, lower inflation, an easing of labour shortages and a stronger budget balance sheet are all pointing to a better economic situation for 2023.
The economic year ahead
A slowing, or even an end, of the current round of interest rate rises, lower inflation, an easing of labour shortages and a stronger budget balance sheet are all pointing to a better economic situation for 2023.
2022 Economic wrap-up
At this time every year, our resident economist, Professor Neville Norman, joins us to look back at the year that was. Are there any possible positives that businesses can build on for the year ahead?
2022 Economic wrap-up
At this time every year, our resident economist, Professor Neville Norman, joins us to look back at the year that was. Are there any possible positives that businesses can build on for the year ahead?
Economic update
There’s some light at the end of the economic tunnel, but not before we have to endure some more pain. That’s according to our regular economics commentator Professor Neville Norman.
What the Jobs Summit means for you
The federal government’s Jobs and Skills Summit brought Australians together to work constructively on the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian labour market and economy.
Economic update
There’s some light at the end of the economic tunnel, but not before we have to endure some more pain. That’s according to our regular economics commentator Professor Neville Norman.
The Jobs & Skills Summit – an SME perspective
The federal government’s Jobs and Skills Summit brought Australians together to work constructively on the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian labour market and economy.
Inflation insights
The Reserve Bank of Australia is in the spotlight as its board moves to combat inflation by hiking interest rates in spite of having promised not to do so. But can the bank have any real effect on inflationary pressures coming from outside Australia?
Inflation insights
The Reserve Bank of Australia is in the spotlight as its board moves to combat inflation by hiking interest rates in spite of having promised not to do so. But can the bank have any real effect on inflationary pressures coming from outside Australia?
Election and the economy
Labor is facing some huge external economic challenges that will help to define the new government, according to economist Professor Neville Norman of Melbourne University.
Election and the economy
Labor is facing some huge external economic challenges that will help to define the new government, according to economist Professor Neville Norman of Melbourne University.
Budget 2022
The government’s 2022 budget contained plenty of handouts thanks to the coming election and a strengthening economy after COVID. Although the situation for businesses is improving, there are warning signs ahead, according to Professor Neville Norman.
Budget 2022
The government’s 2022 budget contained plenty of handouts thanks to the coming election and a strengthening economy after COVID. Although the situation for businesses is improving, there are warning signs ahead, according to Professor Neville Norman.
Economic update
With economic figures looking tragic at the moment, Melbourne University Economics professor Neville Norman explains what businesses should watch out for in 2022, and throws in some good advice he’s gleaned from working with larger enterprises.
Economic update
With economic figures looking tragic at the moment, Melbourne University Economics professor Neville Norman explains what businesses should watch out for in 2022, and throws in some good advice he’s gleaned from working with larger enterprises.
Economic outlook 2022
The coming year looks set to be marked by encouraging economic growth, but also interest rate rises, according to Melbourne University Economics Professor Neville Norman.
Economic outlook 2022
The coming year looks set to be marked by encouraging economic growth, but also interest rate rises, according to Melbourne University Economics Professor Neville Norman.
Bitter news for the coffee industry
The price of your favourite cup of coffee is about rise by around a dollar thanks to a perfect storm of supply issues, bad weather and changing economics in the countries that traditionally grow the bean.
2021 economic wrap-up
The past year was certainly one marked with COVID outbreaks and restrictions, but 2021 also saw huge growth in shares and house prices underlined by bargain-basement interest rates.
2021 economic wrap-up
The past year was certainly one marked with COVID outbreaks and restrictions, but 2021 also saw huge growth in shares and house prices underlined by bargain-basement interest rates.
Economic update
Like everyone, leading economist Professor Neville Norman would love to make COVID-19 disappear. Short of that, we must continue to live with it and soldier on as best we can.
Economic update
Like everyone, leading economist Professor Neville Norman would love to make COVID-19 disappear. Short of that, we must continue to live with it and soldier on as best we can. For business, it is time – if you haven’t done so already – to get practi
Tell-tale signs of insolvency
With all the challenges that businesses have faced since early 2020, you would think that many would have gone to the wall. So are insolvency rates up? Not at all, says restructuring and insolvency expert Sean Wengel, in fact the opposite is true.
Mid-year economic review
If you’ve found business planning just a trifle tricky, what with COVID, you’d be only one in many thousands of businesses across Australia struggling with the same issue: what lies ahead?
Mid-year economic review
If you’ve found business planning just a trifle tricky, what with COVID, you’d be only one in many thousands of businesses across Australia struggling with the same issue: what lies ahead?
COVID’s impact on the accounting industry
How has the accounting industry been holding up during COVID? Well, Geoff Balmer and his team at Richard Lloyd Accounting Recruitment has conducted a survey on a range of issues.
Federal Budget wrap-up
Another federal Budget is behind us, offering massive spending programs to improve services, boost jobs and to steer the country out of the coronavirus crisis. But as always there are winners and losers. Where do you stand? How about your business?
Federal Budget wrap-up
Another federal Budget is behind us, offering massive spending programs to improve services, boost jobs and to steer the country out of the coronavirus crisis. But as always there are winners and losers.
Economic update
The federal budget is around the corner, our debt blowout is mind-boggling, the vaccine roll-out is stumbling and interest rates remain stubbornly low.
Economic update
The federal budget is around the corner, our debt blowout is mind-boggling, the vaccine roll-out is stumbling and interest rates remain stubbornly low. What does it all mean for us as we steer our businesses through 2021 and beyond?
March 2021 economic update
Like it or not – and despite a rolling out of vaccinations – COVID-19 is still with us, and that will determine the business landscape for the months ahead.
Business beyond JobKeeper
A lot fewer businesses have gone broke in the last 12 months than during “normal” times. Small business ombudsman, Kate Carnell, says it’s a consequence of JobKeeper and other benefits to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2021 economic update
Like it or not – and despite a rolling out of vaccinations – COVID-19 is still with us, and that will determine the business landscape for the months ahead.
Business beyond JobKeeper
A lot fewer businesses have gone broke in the last 12 months than during “normal” times. Small business ombudsman, Kate Carnell, says it’s a consequence of JobKeeper and other benefits to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 economy: what lies ahead?
Many of us in business are happy to move on from an incredibly tough 2020, but what does the road ahead look like and will there be obstacles in the way?
2021 economy: what lies ahead?
Many of us in business are happy to move on from an incredibly tough 2020, but what does the road ahead look like and will there be obstacles in the way?
2020 year in review – and what a year!
It was the year that turned all of our lives upside down. Economist Professor Neville Norman of Melbourne University turns a spotlight on the year 2020 as he unpacks the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and business.
2020 year in review – and what a year!
It was the year that turned all of our lives upside down. Economist Professor Neville Norman of Melbourne University turns a spotlight on the year 2020 as he unpacks the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and business.
Post-budget economic review
There’s no doubt it’s been an extraordinary year, with COVID-enforced restrictions that have been crippling many businesses and now the big-spending Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on October 6th.
Post-budget economic review
There’s no doubt it’s been an extraordinary year, with COVID-enforced restrictions that have been crippling many businesses and now the big-spending Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on October 6th.
Time to discuss the “e” word
The economy? Must we? Well yes, tough as it is, we do need to talk about the economy and where on earth it’s heading if we want to keep our businesses on track.
Time to discuss the “e” word
The economy? Must we? Well yes, tough as it is, we do need to talk about the economy and where on earth it’s heading if we want to keep our businesses on track.
New economic model for the new normal
As one financial year ends and another begins, and as the government continues to grapple with the immense challenges of COVID-19, what should we to make of the economy?
New economic model for the new normal
As one financial year ends and another begins, and as the government continues to grapple with the immense challenges of COVID-19, what should we to make of the economy?
Calling the economy during COVID-19
The Coronavirus pandemic has thrown us all into great uncertainty about what lies ahead. How big will the damage be to our businesses?
Calling the economy during COVID-19
The Coronavirus pandemic has thrown us all into great uncertainty about what lies ahead. How big will the damage be to our businesses?
Trading with China as the pandemic persists
Certain industries in Australia will be feeling the pinch more than others because of their reliance on overseas markets, particularly with China.
Economic update - coronavirus
It wasn't long ago that our resident economist provided us with his annual, sobering 2020 forecast. Much has happened since then. What are his thoughts now?
Trading with China as the pandemic persists
Certain industries in Australia will be feeling the pinch more than others because of their reliance on overseas markets, particularly with China.
Economic update - coronavirus
It wasn't long ago that our resident economist provided us with his annual, sobering 2020 forecast. Much has happened since then. What are his thoughts now?
2020 Scope economic forecast: Neville versus the rest
With a business focus in mind, Neville Norman shares his predictions for the year ahead – alongside 20 other leading economic forecasters in the annual Scope survey.
2020 Scope economic forecast: Neville versus the rest
With a business focus in mind, Neville Norman shares his predictions for the year ahead – alongside 20 other leading economic forecasters in the annual Scope survey.
2020 economic forecast
Where do we sit at the start of a new year and a new decade? With his twenty-twenty economic vision, Professor Neville Norman offers his outlook for 2020.
2020 economic forecast
Where do we sit at the start of a new year and a new decade? With his twenty-twenty economic vision, Professor Neville Norman offers his outlook for 2020.
2019 economic review
How is your business shaping up in the economic climate, and what should you expect in the new year?
2019 economic review
How is your practice shaping up in the economic climate, and what should you expect in the new year?
Economic Update
Despite the economy being its weakest for more than a decade, it's not all doom and gloom as we head into spring.
Choosing partnerships as a business structure
If you're looking to start a business with multiple people, it might be worth considering partnerships as a business structure.
Economic Update
Despite the economy being its weakest for more than a decade, it's not all doom and gloom as we head into spring.
Could interest rates hit zero?
What is it with our Reserve Bank? While other major economies in the world are increasing their rates, ours is heading the other way. And what does it mean?
Could interest rates hit zero?
What is it with our Reserve Bank? While other major economies in the world are increasing their rates, ours is heading the other way. And what does it mean?
The election, the economy & a new financial year
A federal budget followed by a federal election and now a new financial year – what does our resident economist, Professor Neville Norman make of it all? And what lessons does he have for business?
The election, the economy & a new financial year
A federal budget followed by a federal election and now a new financial year – what does our resident economist, Professor Neville Norman make of it all? And what lessons does he have for business?
Budget to ballot: stark choices for business
As the major parties talk up the benefits of their different fiscal policies in the coming election, the rest of us must consider which will work in our best interests.
Budget to ballot: stark choices for business
As the major parties talk up the benefits of their different fiscal policies in the coming election, the rest of us must consider which will work in our best interests.
Economic update & federal budget preview
Professor Neville Norman has reviewed several decades of federal budgets but he sees the budget in 2019 – an election year – as being quite different to the others.
Economic update & federal budget preview
Professor Neville Norman has reviewed several decades of federal budgets but he sees the budget in 2019 – an election year – as being quite different to the others.
Economic outlook 2019
How will the politics affect the economy in general and business in particular in the year ahead?
Economic outlook 2019
How will politics affect the economy in general and small business in particular in the year ahead?
2018 economic review
Despite drops in house prices and share prices, the year was a relatively healthy one economically and that's good for business.
2018 economic review
Despite drops in house prices and share prices, the year was a relatively healthy one economically and that's good for business.
Mid-Spring economic update
As our minds adjust to the seat-shuffling in Canberra, where does that leave the economy and our businesses in the months ahead?
Mid-Spring economic update
As our minds adjust to the seat-shuffling in Canberra, where does that leave the economy and our businesses in the months ahead?
Reducing the barriers to finance
Despite claims that small businesses are the engine of Australia's economy, they are finding it increasingly difficult to secure borrowing from banks so they can grow.
Reducing the barriers to finance
Despite claims that small businesses are the engine of Australia's economy, they are finding it increasingly difficult to secure borrowing from banks so they can grow.
Economic update August 2018
As residential housing slows and political uncertainty lingers, what other factors affect the financial year ahead?
Economic update August 2018
As residential housing slows and political uncertainty lingers, what other factors affect the financial year ahead?
Economic update July 2017
What will the economic landscape look like during the next 12 months and how will it impact on our businesses?
Economic update July 2018
What will the economic landscape look like during the next 12 months and how will it impact on our businesses?
Budget 2018 & the economy
As the argy-bargy continues at a political level around the May Federal Budget, what does it all mean for those of us in business?
Budget 2018 & the economy
As the argy-bargy continues at a political level around the May Federal Budget, what does it all mean for those of us in business?
Federal Budget preview
"Tunnel vision" doesn't always have negative connotations. And when it comes to this year's federal budget, it's tunnel vision forecasting all the way from our highly experienced economist.
Federal Budget preview
"Tunnel vision" doesn't always have negative connotations. And when it comes to this year's federal budget, it's tunnel vision forecasting all the way from our highly experienced economist.
Economic update March 2018
With a business focus in mind, Neville Norman shares his predictions for the year ahead with 25 other leading economic forecasters.
Economic update March 2018
With a business focus in mind, Neville Norman shares his predictions for the year ahead with 25 other leading economic forecasters.
2018 economy ahead
A new year at BE isn't a new year without Professor Neville Norman's economic outlook. As usual he places the context of what it all means to those of us in business.
2017 – the year that’s almost “done”
How does your business shape up in this economic climate, and what should you brace yourself for in the new year?
2017 – the year that’s almost “done”
How does your business shape up in this economic climate, and what should you brace yourself for in the new year?
Accessing trustworthy information
Professor Neville Norman guides you on what's important to your business when you're faced with a mountain of economic information.
Accessing trustworthy information
Professor Neville Norman guides you on what's important to your business when you're faced with a mountain of economic information.
New economic survey: how our leading forecasters compare
So much talk in the media about political and other scandals overshadows the economy and what it means to businesses.
New economic survey: how our leading forecasters compare
So much talk in the media about political and other scandals overshadows the economy and what it means to businesses.
Mid-year economic review
As we journey into a new financial year, what can we expect from the economy?
Mid-year economic review
As we journey into a new financial year, what can we expect from the economy?
Budget 2017 & the economy
How did we get here? The learned professor looks back over the past decade to explain where we are today.
Budget 2017 & the economy
How did we get here? The learned professor looks back over the past decade to explain where we are today.
Brexit & Budget business considerations
From his vantage point in the UK, the professor discusses what Britain’s leaving the EU means to Australia.
Brexit & Budget business considerations
From his vantage point in the UK, the professor discusses what Britain’s leaving the EU means to Australia.
Economic Update
How does the learned professor stack up against others in this year’s survey?
Fairfax forecasters: Neville v. the rest
How does the learned professor stack up against others in this year's survey?
2017 economic forecast
We head into a new year with low inflation, geo-political uncertainty and an increasing budget deficit.
2017 economic forecast
We head into a new year with low inflation, geo-political uncertainty and an increasing budget deficit.
2016: year of surprises and cautionary trends
A politically jam-packed year domestically and internationally sets the scene for an interesting 2017.
2016: year of surprises and cautionary trends
A politically jam-packed year domestically and internationally sets the scene for an interesting 2017.
Economic Update October 2016
Where is the economy headed as we head into the last quarter of 2016?
Economic Update October 2016
Where is the economy headed as we head into the last quarter of 2016?
Economic Update August 2016
As the dust settles around elections domestically and overseas, how is the economy shaping up for the rest of the year?
Economic Update August 2016
As the dust settles around elections domestically and overseas, how is the economy shaping up for the rest of the year?
Economic update July 2016
As we enter the tenth financial year since the Global Financial Crisis – how has our economy fared?
Tough questions around staffing
A new financial year is a good time to take a thorough look at your resources - and that includes your human resources.
Budget 2016 & the economy
While it was brought forward to accommodate an election, chatter about the budget hasn’t subsided.
Budget 2016 & the economy
While it was brought forward to accommodate an election, chatter about the budget hasn’t subsided.
Pre-Budget perspectives
Neville Norman's calling it a "hemmed-in" federal budget. What does he mean?
Economic update March 2016
How do Professor Neville Norman's predictions for 2016 line up with those of his economic peers?
Economic update March 2016
How do Professor Neville Norman's predictions for 2016 line up with those of his economic peers?
2016 economic outlook
From an economic viewpoint, what will this year bring to businesses across Australia?
2016 economic outlook
From an economic viewpoint, what will this year bring to businesses across Australia?
The economy for business: 2015 review
The economy has offered us some pluses and minuses this year, but are we in a better position now than we were at the beginning of 2015?
The economy for business: 2015 review
The economy has offered us some pluses and minuses this year, but are we in a better position now than we were at the beginning of 2015?
Economic update October 2015
You can’t always predict what’s going to happen in business - which is why risk management is critical.
Economic update October 2015
You can’t always predict what’s going to happen in business - which is why risk management is critical.
Using economic data: be selective!
Don’t get distracted by big data – you’ve got more important things to worry about!
Using economic data: be selective!
Don’t get distracted by big data – you’ve got more important things to worry about!
2015 mid-year economic update
Stimulus packages and other initiatives for small businesses from the May 2015 budget have delivered a happy new financial year!
2015 mid-year economic update
Stimulus packages and other initiatives for small businesses from the May 2015 budget have delivered a happy new financial year!
Budget 2015 Overview
Neville Norman dissects this year's turn-around federal budget and its consequences for small business.
The Budget & tax
A lot of goodies from this year's federal budget are available to small business.
Budget 2015 overview
Neville Norman dissects this year's turn-around federal budget and its consequences for small business.
The Budget & tax
A lot of goodies from this year's federal budget are available to small business.
Pre-Budget Perspectives
It's countdown to the Federal Budget. What does the good professor think?
Pre-Budget perspectives
It's countdown to the Federal Budget. What does the good professor think?
Employee share plan changes: the good, the bad and what to do
Thumbs up to Parliament's July 1 changes to employee share plans.
Sharemarket update April 2015
Don't get emotional over an expensive sharemarket. Stay focused.
Sharemarket update April 2015
Don't get emotional over an expensive sharemarket. Stay focused.
Economic update March 2015
How do Professor Neville Norman's predictions for 2015 line up with those of his economic peers?
Economic update March 2015
How do Professor Neville Norman's predictions for 2015 line up with those of his economic peers?
Crunching the numbers for 2015
Where's the economy heading in 2015?
Sharemarket update February 2015
Another stock market reporting season looms - what will it tell us?
Sharemarket update February 2015
Another stock market reporting season looms - what will it tell us?
Crunching the numbers for 2015
Where's the economy heading in 2015?
2014 economic review
What have been the key economic strands to impact business over the past 12 months?
2014 economic review
What have been the key economic strands to impact business over the past 12 months?
Tackling the debt defaulters
Are you the only one with debtors who won't pay up?
The economy & shares November 2014
Global economic uncertainty is having a direct impact on our local stock market - but with it comes opportunity.
Tackling the debt defaulters
Are you the only one with debtors who won't pay up?
The economy & shares November 2014
Global economic uncertainty is having a direct impact on our local stock market - but with it comes opportunity.
Economic Update October 2014
What's the state of the economy one year into the Abbott Coalition government?
Economic Update October 2014
What's the state of the economy one year into the Abbott Coalition government?
The economy & shares September 2014
Economic indicators are mixed at the moment. So what's the real state of the economy and the sharemarket?
The economy & shares September 2014
Economic indicators are mixed at the moment. So what's the real state of the economy and the sharemarket?
Economic Update August 2014
Where's our economy heading in a world of uncertainty, at home and abroad?
Economic update August 2014
Where's our economy heading in a world of uncertainty, at home and abroad?
Federal Budget 2014
The Federal Budget 2014 is now behind us, but what does it really add up to? Let's ask the good Professor.
Federal Budget 2014
The Federal Budget 2014 is now behind us, but what does it really add up to? Let's ask the good Professor.
Sharemarket update May 2014
Recent sharemarket wobbles are no cause for panic.
Federal Budget preview
Will the Government be brave when the Federal Budget for 2014 is handed down?
Federal Budget preview 2014
Will the Government be brave when the Federal Budget for 2014 is handed down?
Sharemarket update April 2014
The reporting season's over. Did Elio pick the winners?
Sharemarket update April 2014
The reporting season's over. Did Elio pick the winners?
Economic Update March 2014
Autumn's just beginning, but already prospects of a tough May Budget are sending a chill through the economy...
Sharemarket Update March 2014
Another stock market reporting season coming to a close. What have we learned this time?
Economic Update March 2014
Autumn's just beginning, but already prospects of a tough May Budget are sending a chill through the economy...
Economic Update February 2014
Down to business again - time to check on our forecasts for 2014.
Economic Update February 2014
Down to business again - time to check on our forecasts for 2014.
Sharemarket Update February 2014
What's ahead for investors in 2014, as our summer holidays fade into memories and the world gets back to business?
Sharemarket Update February 2014
What's ahead for investors in 2014, as our summer holidays fade into memories and the world gets back to business?
Economy 2014: Take The Bull By The Horns!
It's now or never for the Coalition government to fix our fiscal woes. But will they flunk it instead?
Economic Update December 2013
From political hoolahoops to a clearer way forward for business at last? Here's where we really stand as 2013 closes.
Economic Update December 2013
From political hoolahoops to a clearer way forward for business at last? Here's where we really stand as 2013 closes.
Economic Update November 2013
Now the election's behind us, what can we expect from the economy in the months ahead?
Sharemarket Update November 2013
Plenty for stockmarket investors to agonise over, but how's the market itself holding up?
Competing In A Global Economy
We're living in a highly-connected world these days. Are we keeping up with our competitors?
Economic Update November 2013
Now the election's behind us, what can we expect from the economy in the months ahead?
Competing In A Global Economy
We're living in a highly-connected world these days. Are we keeping up with our competitors?
Economic Update October 2013
Now the election's over, where does the Australian economy stand as it comes under new management?
Sharemarket Update October 2013
A stockmarket lift likely, now that the election uncertainty is behind us.
Economic Update October 2013
Now the election's over, where does the Australian economy stand as it comes under new management?
Economic Update September 2013
Weighing up the options - what experience tells us about who manages the economy better.
Economic Update September 2013
Weighing up the options - what experience tells us about who manages the economy better.
Sharemarket Update September 2013
Low interest rates and generally good company results, but business confidence remains low - and that's a drag on the stock market.
Sharemarket Update September 2013
Low interest rates and generally good company results, but business confidence remains low - and that's a drag on the stock market.
Economic Update August 2013
There's an election on the way - be on the lookout for "pollie porkies".
Economic Update August 2013
There's an election on the way - be on the lookout for "pollie porkies".
Economic Update July 2013
A new financial year - will it be a happy one?
Economic Update July 2013
A new financial year - will it be a happy one?
From Budget To Ballot - & Beyond: The Economy
Little to cheer about in this year's Budget, but next year's - after an expected change of government - could be brutal.
Sharemarket Update June 2013
On the stock markets, good news abounds - for most sectors of Australian business and even in those troubled overseas economies.
Post Budget: The Economy
Little to cheer about in this year's Budget, but next year's - after an expected change of government - could be brutal.
Sharemarket Update June 2013
On the stock markets, good news abounds - for most sectors of Australian business and even in those troubled overseas economies.
Economic Update May 2013
Economic indicators are generally looking a little brighter, but the Federal Budget will give a us a clearer idea of what's in store.
Economic Update May 2013
Economic indicators are generally looking a little brighter, but the Federal Budget will give a us a clearer idea of what's in store.
Economic Update April 2013
The Budget next month, the Federal election in September - what should we be looking out for?
Sharemarket Update April 2013
Stock markets - both here and in New York - have been setting new records, but is our market over-valued?
Economic Update April 2013
The Budget next month, the Federal election in September - what should we be looking out for?
Sharemarket Update April 2013
Stock markets - both here and in New York - have been setting new records, but is our market over-valued?
Economic Update March 2013
The early election call's a good thing: it removes some uncertainty. But the real campaign action will come only in the last few weeks.
Sharemarket Update March 2013
It's improving! But are we out of the woods yet?
Economic Update March 2013
The early election call's a good thing: it removes some uncertainty. But the real campaign action will come only in the last few weeks.
Sharemarket Update March 2013
It's improving! But are we out of the woods yet?
Economic Update February 2013
Economic forecasts are not just global guesswork - you can get real value by applying them to your own business conditions.
Economic Update February 2013
Economic forecasts are not just global guesswork - you can get real value by applying them to your clients' business conditions - or your own.
2013: Year Of Clarification
What's in store for us in 2013? Professor Neville Norman, in his New Year predictions, says it will be a "year of clarification".
Sharemarket Outlook For 2013
The stocks and sharemarket sectors to watch in 2013
Economic Update December 2012
2012: not a great year, but no recession, no inflation breakout, and no interest rate increases - it could have been worse!
Sharemarket Update December 2012
A better outlook for the mining industry and comforting news from China give the stockmarket a welcome boost.
Economic Update December 2012
2012: not a great year, but no recession, no inflation breakout, and no interest rate increases - it could have been worse!
Sharemarket Update December 2012
A better outlook for the mining industry and comforting news from China give the stockmarket a welcome boost.
Economic Update
Neville's not happy - not with the politicians, not with the Reserve Bank, not with our economic growth. What's going on?
Economic Update November 2012
Neville's not happy - not with the politicians, not with the Reserve Bank, not with our economic growth. What's going on?
Economic Update
Fixed or variable? The economic clock's ticking, time to start thinking about which way to go...
Economic Update October 2012
Fixed or variable? The economic clock's ticking, time to start thinking about which way to go...
Economic Update September 2012
Self-confessed maverick Neville Norman offers a positive economic forecast for 2013. Good news at last? He's usually right!
Economic Update
Self-confessed maverick Neville Norman offers a positive economic forecast for 2013. Good news at last? He's usually right!
Economic Update August 2012
The economy's still sluggish - what are the indicators to watch in the months ahead?
Sharemarket Update August 2012
After another negative year on the Australian stockmarket, hopes that 2012-13 will produce a long-awaited turnaround.
Economic Update August 2012
The economy's still sluggish - what are the indicators to watch in the months ahead?
Economic Update July 2012
A new financial year, but more of the same for the economy until 2013.
Sharemarket Update July 2012
It's still a sideways stockmarket, but savvy investors should be taking advantage of good buying opportunities.
Economic Update July 2012
A new financial year, but more of the same for the economy until 2013.
Sharemarket Update July 2012
It's still a sideways stockmarket, but savvy investors should be taking advantage of good buying opportunities.
Economic Update June 2012
The Federal Government's desperation to announce a budget surplus has led to some distorted political and economic thinking.
How Will The Government Support Small Business?
A new deal for small business? The Minister says he'll do everything he can to help the sector flourish.
Economic Update June 2012
The Federal Government's desperation to announce a budget surplus has led to some distorted political and economic thinking.
How Will The Government Support Small Business?
A new deal for small business? The Minister says he'll do everything he can to help the sector flourish.
Economic Update
All eyes on the Federal Budget, but what really matters once the hype's stripped away?
Economic Update
All eyes on the Federal Budget, but what really matters once the hype's stripped away?
Economic Update April 2012
We all know about the two-speed economy, focus now on the TWO-PHASE economy.
Economic Update April 2012
We all know about the two-speed economy, focus now on the TWO-PHASE economy.
Economic Update March 2012
Things won't improve much in 2012 - but next year's looking more promising.
Economic Update March 2012
Things won't improve much in 2012 - but next year's looking much more promising.
Economic Update February 2012
The economic outlook's gloomy - don't expect much improvement before 2013.
Economic Update February 2012
The economic outlook's gloomy - don't expect much improvement before 2013.
2012: Rough Road To Recovery
It's going to be a tough year, with very little good news on the horizon.
2011 Economic Overview
We didn't have a recession, but 2011's been a difficult year for business - bordering on a stinker.
2011 Economic Overview
We didn't have a recession, but 2011's been a difficult year for business - bordering on a stinker.
Economic Update November 2011
There's a lot of gloom and doom about - but how much is based on reality, and how much on our perception of things like the European debt crisis?
Economic Update November 2011
There's a lot of gloom and doom about - but how much is based on reality, and how much on our perception of things like the European debt crisis?
Economic Update October 2011
The European debt crisis continues to be the focus of world attention, and Australia won't escape the side effects.
Global Influences On Australian Banking
Australia's banking system has held up well, but that doesn't mean we're immune from tighter global regulations.
Economic Update October 2011
The European debt crisis continues to be the focus of world attention, and Australia won't escape the side effects.
Why Economic Indicators Matter
The acronyms beloved by economists can be baffling, but the things they stand for are important to you and your business. Here's why.
The Carbon Tax And Your Business
The biggest tax initiative since the GST? The highly regarded economist Neville Norman says yes - but try $50 to $60 not $23!
Sharemarket Update
Nervous sentiment is playing havoc with the sharemarket - so in this nervous environment,how do you spot the opportunities as the next important reporting season comes close? Elio D'Amato has some ideas...
The Carbon Tax And Your Business
The biggest tax initiative since the GST? The highly regarded economist Neville Norman says yes - but try $50 to $60 not $23!
Sharemarket Update
Nervous sentiment is playing havoc with the sharemarket - so in this nervous environment,how do you spot the opportunities as the next important reporting season comes close? Elio D'Amato has some ideas...
Economic Update
The dawn of the new financial year brings hopes that the second half of 2011 will be better than the first. So how are our January predictions tracking?
Sharemarket Update
The stock market's still got the jitters - it's a confidence thing now, with uncertainties abroad and the two-speed economy at home casting shadows.
Sharemarket Update
The stock market's still got the jitters - it's a confidence thing now, with uncertainties abroad and the two-speed economy at home casting shadows.
Economic Update
As the new financial year dawns, hopes are that the second half of 2011 will be better than the first. So how are our January predictions tracking?
Federal Budget 2011
Now the political dust around the Federal Budget has settled , what does it actually say about the economy, and what's really in it for business?
Sharemarket Update
The extraordinary strength of the Australian dollar is playing havoc with many sectors, but good opportunities abound in the current climate to diversify share portfolios for the future.
Federal Budget 2011
Now the political dust around the Federal Budget has settled , what does it actually say about the economy, and what's really in it for business?
Sharemarket Update
The extraordinary strength of the Australian dollar is playing havoc with many sectors, but good opportunities abound in the current climate to diversify share portfolios for the future.
Economic Update
The coming Federal Budget could well be a "stinker", perhaps a return to the old days of a tough budget in a government's first year, followed by better times and then some sweeteners before the next election.
Sharemarket Update
The stock market suffered aftershocks from the recent natural disasters but quickly recovered lost ground. Commodity prices have rallied, but oil remains the big story, and the indicator to watch.
Economic Update
The coming Federal Budget could well be a "stinker", perhaps a return to the old days of a tough budget in a government's first year, followed by better times and then some sweeteners before the next election.
Sharemarket Update
The stock market suffered aftershocks from the recent natural disasters but quickly recovered lost ground. Commodity prices have rallied, but oil remains the big story, and the indicator to watch.
Economic Update
Horrific international events have cast a shadow over the global economy, including Australia's, but most of the effects will not be lasting.
Sharemarket Update
The natural disasters in Japan and the political instability in the Middle East are adding to investor uncertainty, but the recent reporting season suggests the Australian economy's still in good shape.
Economic Update
Horrific international events have cast a shadow over the global economy, including Australia's, but most of the effects will not be lasting.
Sharemarket Update
The recent natural disasters and the political instability in the Middle East are adding to investor uncertainty, but the recent reporting season suggests the Australian economy's still in good shape.
Economic Update
Despite the effects of floods and cyclones, the Australian economy continues to be in good shape, but be prepared for a "stinker" of a May Budget.
Sharemarket Update
The mid-year reporting season throws up some surprises, both good and bad - and some buying opportunities too.
Economic Update
Despite the effects of floods and cyclones, the Australian economy continues to be in good shape, but be prepared for a "stinker" of a May Budget.
Sharemarket Update
The mid-year reporting season throws up some surprises, both good and bad - and some buying opportunities too.
Economic Update
The devastating Queensland floods will have some impact on economic activity and inflation, but overall the picture for business in 2011 is bright.
Sharemarket Update
Check out those unloved stocks, as the upcoming reporting season throws up unexpected opportunities for the canny investor
Economic Update
The devastating Queensland floods will have some impact on economic activity and inflation, but overall the picture for business in 2011 is bright.
Sharemarket Update
Check out those unloved stocks, as the upcoming reporting season throws up unexpected opportunities for the canny investor
2011 Economy: What Lies Ahead?
The Australian economy's still weathering the global storms better than most - but what's going to happen in 2011?
Sharemarket Update
How the market fared in 2010 - and what investors can expect in the year ahead.
Economic Update
Australia 2010 - the lucky country, so far as the economy's concerned.
Small Business Progress Report
What's the mood of business, nearing the halfway point in the 2010-11 financial year?
Sharemarket Update
The market's rebounding, good buying opportunities are drying up - it's time for a disciplined approach
Economic Update
Australia 2010 - the lucky country, so far as the economy's concerned.
Sharemarket Update
The market's rebounding, good buying opportunities are drying up - it's time for a disciplined approach
Economic Update
Unlike other economies, we've put the GFC well behind us, but not everything is back to normal
Sharemarket Update
Value's getting harder to find as the stockmarket regains its nerve and gets back in the risk business.
Economic Update
Unlike other economies, we've put the GFC well behind us, but not everything is back to normal
Sharemarket Update
Value's getting harder to find as the stockmarket regains its nerve and gets back in the risk business.
Economic Update
Our recovery may be slow, but others are having a much tougher time
Sharemarket Update
The reporting season's over, with plenty of strong results and some great investing opportunities showing through
Economic Update
Our recovery may be slow, but others are having a much tougher time
Sharemarket Update
The reporting season's over, with plenty of strong results and some great investing opportunities showing through
Beyond The Election: What Lies Ahead?
Dispiriting news for our incoming government - they'll have to deal with an economy that's slowing down again
Buy Valuable Stocks For Less
Don't think about the price of a stock when you consider buying. Assess the business
Sharemarket Update
The reporting season's throwing up some good investing opportunities - it's time to make decisions about which stocks to keep, and which should go.
Beyond The Election: What Lies Ahead?
Dispiriting news for our incoming government - they'll have to deal with an economy that's slowing down again
Sharemarket Update
The reporting season's throwing up some good investing opportunities - it's time to make decisions about which stocks to keep, and which should go.
Sharemarket Update
The stock market's uncertain now, rather than volatile, but well-managed companies are still providing investors with great opportunities.
Sharemarket Update
The stock market's uncertain now, rather than volatile, but well-managed companies are still providing investors with great opportunities
The Economy & Tax Reform - Unfinished Business
The economy's doing well, but can we expect more of the Henry Tax Review proposals to be adopted any time soon?
Property: A Boom Or A Bubble?
Fears of a property bubble may be over-stated: demand is strong for a number of reasons and shows no sign of a major downturn.
Sharemarket Update
The market's still volatile, but now's the time to actively manage your portfolio. That means tough decisions to free up cash for stocks that are trading well below valuation.
The Economy & Tax Reform: Unfinished Business
The economy's doing well, but can we expect more of the Henry Tax Review proposals to be adopted any time soon?
Property: A Boom Or A Bubble?
Fears of a property bubble may be over-stated: demand is strong for a number of reasons and shows no sign of a major downturn.
Sharemarket Update
The market's still volatile, but now's the time to actively manage your portfolio. That means tough decisions to free up cash for stocks that are trading well below valuation.
The Economy
The Federal Budget - more realistic than last year's, but is it now too optimistic about the global economy and the resources boom?
Sharemarket Update
Volatility is still the name of the game, but experienced sharemarket investors will still find their way to the right stocks.
Economic update
Confidence on the rise and the indicators look promising, can higher interest rates be far away?
Economic Update
The Economy - Where To From Here?
The Budget & Your Business
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The Economy In 2006
Economic Update
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Industry Trends & Your Business
How China's Growth Affects YOUR Business
Economic Update
The Economy
Mid-Year Economic Review
Decisions In Business
The Economy 2006/07
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The Economy In 2007
The Economy In 2007
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Budget 2007 And The Economy
Budget 2007 & The Economy
Mid-year economic update
Mid-year economic update
Elections and the economy
Elections and the economy
Economic Update
Economic update
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Economic update
Wine industry benchmarking
Economic update
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Economic outlook
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Economic Forecast 2008
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Federal Budget 2008
Property industry outlook
Federal Budget 2008
Economic update
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Tax reform prospects
Tax reform prospects
Economic update
Economic update
Our economic road ahead
China - Economic considerations
Our economic road ahead
Prosper in tough times - The economy
Prosper in tough times - The economy
2009 - What lies ahead
2009 - What lies ahead
Economic Update
The Economy
Neville's short summary text.
The economy
Economic forecast
The slump continues and there are still dark times ahead, but a few glimmers of light are piercing the gloom.
Economic forecast
Economic Update
The toughest Budgeting task in decades, as the Federal Government struggles to deal with the downturn.
Economic update
The Financial Year Ahead
Big deficits and big debts ahead as the 2009 Australian Federal Budget tackles the downturn. But how quickly can the economy recover?
Post-Budget Tax Update
The small business investment allowance increased and extended - but that's all the good news in the Federal Budget.
Sharemarket Update
A sharemarket surge serves to underline the current unpredictability, but Tim Lincoln sees some pointers to a recovery.
The financial year ahead
Post-budget tax update
Sharemarket update
The economy 2009/10
The financial year ahead: are we on the road to recovery, or are there still major obstacles ahead?
Sharemarket update
The sharemarket's looking healthier. Is the recovery really here, or is it still too early to jump in again?
The economy 2009/10
Sharemarket update
Economic Update
Professor Neville Norman is more bullish than many of his economic colleagues on a likely economic recovery in 2010. His advice: prepare now for the upturn.
Economic update
Economic update
Confidence is returning and a China-led recovery looks imminent, just as our economist Neville Norman forecast.
Sharemarket update
Better times on the sharemarket, but there's room for more improvement and it's still volatile.
Economic update
Sharemarket update
Sharemarket update
A good reporting season - further evidence that the stock market is picking up.
Economic update
Sharemarket update
Economic update
Interest rates on the rise, as predicted - and there's more to come.
Finding finance for the recovery
Banks aren't making it easy for small business to borrow - make sure you get your approach right.
Sharemarket update
The market's still surprising the doubters - but try to ignore the "noise" from the pundits.
Healthy worker = healthy business
Good health is good for business - healthy eating habits and exercise can work wonders on the bottom line.
Economic update
Interest rates on the rise, as predicted - and there's more to come.
Finding finance for the recovery
Banks aren't making it easy for small business to borrow - make sure you get your approach right.
Sharemarket update
The market's still surprising the doubters - but try to ignore the "noise" from the pundits.
Economic update
More interest rate rises to come - as the Reserve Bank applies the brakes to the economy
Assessing the property boom
The housing market is on the rise again, with investors surging in to replace the first-home buyers - if you want to buy, move quickly!
Sharemarket update
Despite the doomsayers, the sharemarket is consolidating its gains, but the old rules still apply: do your homework, look for quality and play a long game.
Economic update
More interest rate rises to come - as the Reserve Bank applies the brakes to the economy
Assessing the property boom
The housing market is on the rise again, with investors surging in to replace the first-home buyers - if you want to buy, move quickly!
Sharemarket update
Despite the doomsayers, the sharemarket is consolidating its gains, but the old rules still apply: do your homework, look for quality and play a long game.
Happy New Year?
Still more interest rate rises to come, but the economic outlook's brighter for 2010.
The jobs scene
The jobs scene is already reflecting the improvement in the economy, but the emphasis is on careful recruiting to build strong teams for the year ahead.
Sharemarket update
A roller-coaster ride for sharemarket investors in 2009, with some lessons to be learned - or re-learned - as we face up to 2010.
Happy New Year?
Still more interest rate rises to come, but the economic outlook's brighter for 2010.
Sharemarket update
A roller-coaster ride for sharemarket investors in 2009, with some lessons to be learned - or re-learned - as we face up to 2010.
Economic update
More growing pains than slowing pains for business, as the economy picks up in 2010.
Where should I invest?
Don't ignore the "boring old banks" - they may be the best place for your investment funds over the next two to three years
Sharemarket update
The current reporting season may seem a little humdrum after last year's, but there are good bargains to be found by the shrewd investor.
Economic update
More growing pains than slowing pains for business, as the economy picks up in 2010.
Where should I invest?
Don't ignore the "boring old banks" - they may be the best place for your investment funds over the next two to three years
Sharemarket update
The current reporting season may seem a little humdrum after last year's, but there are good bargains to be found by the shrewd investor.
Economic update
The economic outlook is mixed, but you can count on more interest rate rises in 2010.
Key questions as we emerge from the GFC
You can bet that your market will move when you least expect it so we must learn from the lessons of the GFC
Economic update
The economic outlook is mixed, but you can count on more interest rate rises in 2010.
Economic update
Confidence in the Australian economy still on the rise - but the rest of the world looks patchy
Sharemarket update
The company reporting season's over, with generally good results. Now's the time for canny investors to do their homework.
Economic update
Confidence in the Australian economy still on the rise - but the rest of the world looks patchy
Sharemarket update
The company reporting season's over, with generally good results. Now's the time for canny investors to do their homework.
Economic update
On the Eve of the 2010 Federal Budget, watch out for a sharp revision in economic forecasts and signs of of tax reform, warns economist and forecaster professor Neville Norman
Sharemarket update
Investors breathed a collective sigh of relief as the market reached a recent 18 month high. But will the resurgence last? Elio D'Amato of Lincoln checks the outlook with some thoughts on the latest hot stocks on the market.
Economic update
On the Eve of the 2010 Federal Budget, watch out for a sharp revision in economic forecasts and signs of of tax reform, warns economist and forecaster Professor Neville Norman
Sharemarket update
Investors breathed a collective sigh of relief as the market reached a recent 18 month high. But will the resurgence last? Elio D'Amato of Lincoln checks the outlook with some thoughts on the latest hot stocks on the market.
The economy
The Federal Budget - more realistic than last year's, but is it now too optimistic about the global economy and the resources boom?
Sharemarket update
Volatility is still the name of the game, but experienced sharemarket investors will still find their way to the right stocks.