Category Archives: Expertise

manufacturers set to expand production and drive profit growth

Posted on September 1, 2023 Posted inTL, B2B, QN, Transport & IndustrialTags:business priorities, market research, strategic planning

Australian manufacturers expect to increase production volumes in the next 12 months, supported by higher capital expenditure and investment in technology, CommBank report shows. Research conducted by Fifth Quadrant forms…

navigating change: shifting trends in consumer vehicle purchasing

Posted on August 21, 2023 Posted inAuto & Mobility, B2B, QN, TL

The latest report from our consumer tracking study focuses on the automotive sector, unpacking purchasing intentions, the vehicles Australians aspire to, and the key factors impacting these choices. In the…

the ChatGPT experiment by fifth quadrant

Posted on August 18, 2023 Posted inTechnology & Telco, B2B, Financial Services, QN, TLTags:business priorities, market research, SME sentiment tracker, strategic planning

Over the past six months, Fifth Quadrant has embarked on a unique exploration into the awareness and application of ChatGPT amongst Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Australia. The graphics…

july 2023 new vehicle sales – records set, but where to from here?

Posted on August 17, 2023 Posted inAuto & Mobility, B2B, QN, TL

July new vehicle sales continued the healthy recovery from persistent supply chain issues, with a 15% year-on-year increase. The 96,859 vehicles sold sets an all-time record for the month, which…

challenging landscape persists as revenues decline

Posted on August 10, 2023 Posted inFinancial Services, B2B, QN, TLTags:business priorities, CX articles & insights, market research, SME sentiment tracker, strategic planning

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. The latest wave of the SME Sentiment Tracker offers a snapshot of persistent challenges and a glimmer of hope. The downward trajectory of…

2023 EOFY new vehicle sales review

Posted on July 28, 2023 Posted inAuto & Mobility, QN, TL

End of Financial Year is a key marker for both businesses and consumers, as they review performance over the past 12 months, and plan for the year ahead. For the…

digitalising the in-store experience – captivating the customer

Posted on July 27, 2023 Posted inTL, B2B, Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, QN, Technology & Telco

The digital experience has become increasingly important for retailers in Australia, as it has the potential to drive revenue growth, increase customer loyalty, and improve operational efficiency. The value of…

interest rates and energy costs drive SME sentiment lower

Posted on July 11, 2023 Posted inFinancial Services, B2B, QN, TLTags:business priorities, CX articles & insights, market research, SME sentiment tracker, strategic planning

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. The latest wave of the SME Sentiment Tracker shows both positive and negative indicators in June. Notably, 37% of SME decision-makers reported a…

june 2023 new vehicle sales – tax time winners

Posted on July 7, 2023 Posted inAuto & Mobility, B2B, QN, TLTags:automotive news, automotive research, automotive trends, vfacts

June is always a strong month for new vehicles sales, with businesses looking to spend before the closure of the financial year and OEMs running promotions to incentivise consumer buyers…

sales records set in may, but economic uncertainty looms

Posted on June 9, 2023 Posted inAuto & Mobility, QN, TLTags:automotive news, automotive research, automotive trends, vfacts

May new vehicle sales landed at 105,694, increasing 28% from April (82,137 units), and making it the highest selling May in history (up 2,793 units from the previous record set…

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