Australian businesses are driven more by their own decisions, and less by economic conditions and industry trends, and now have real potential to thrive, according to a new report by Deloitte Access Economics. Just released, the Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow report suggests Australian businesses, large and small, could lift the country’s GDP by five places, […]
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Whether you are buying or selling a property or a business, the economic outlook is strong, according to the RBA’s Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision. He said low interest rates and the depreciation of the Australian dollar exchange rate since early 2013 are continuing to support the rebalancing of economic activity towards non-resource sectors.
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If Australia is to retain its AAA credit rating, it must start to meet the needs of our changing demographics, says HIA Chief Economist, Harley Dale. The HIA, the voice of Australia’s residential construction industry, says a strong national focus on housing is critical. “Residential building activity has been the engine room of the Australian
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Australian commercial property achieved record foreign investment in 2015, with offshore investors accounting for 42% of total transaction volumes. This is around double the 10-year annual average. What’s more, Australia is ranked Number 2 in the world for real estate market transparency, according to the recently released JLL Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2016. This
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Building and interior design trends move so quickly, it’s sometimes hard to keep up! It’s in, it’s out, it’s cool, it’s not! But what is interesting is how certain products have evolved over time to prove their worth and versatility. And one of those is concrete. When a method for producing Portland cement was patented
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They say it’s every man’s dream to own his own pub so, if you have one to sell, it should be easy, right? Well, with the right marketing in place, it should be relatively straightforward but remember, as with owning, selling or buying any business, it’s not all beer and skittles! Of course, the major
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You’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who had never stayed in a Bed & Breakfast – or B&B, as they are generally referred to – somewhere in the world! From centuries-old farmhouses and cottages in England to ‘pensions’ in Spain, ‘zimmers’ in Israel and ‘casa particulars’ in Cuba, it’s a concept known the world over,
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Selling Your Restaurant or Cafe As with all businesses, there are many reasons why people sell, but burn-out is one of the most common. It can be a tough call owning a cafe or restaurant – and you have to remember that your potential buyers might be worried about that, too. So, at least six
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Traditionally a slow time of year for property and business sales, January and February 2016 have bucked the trend slightly, with increasing and steady interest from buyers, although some were waiting to see what the Reserve Bank decided on interest rates at its February 2 meeting. Is it a good time to sell or buy
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There are many reasons why you, as a business owner, may decide to sell. Perhaps retirement is beckoning, or you are facing health issues. You may wish to try something new and different, or you may simply recognise that the business is doing well so it’s an excellent time to sell. Whatever the reason, one thing
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