the gender divide – securing women’s futures
In today’s world, personal safety, financial stability, and the rising cost of living are concerns shared by all Australians, but there is a growing disparity in the gender divide and…
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SME sentiment points to rise in unemployment
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker continues to report soft revenues in line with weak economic conditions. 33% report lower…
Continue readingSMEs in holding pattern amid interest rate speculation
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest findings from the Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker reveal a slight weakening in year-on-year revenue, with 34% of SMEs…
Continue readingthe data behind Australia’s labour market: a closer look at post-pandemic recovery
Over the past three and a half years, we have been monitoring a comprehensive set of Australian economic indicators. This data, encompassing real estate, construction, automotive, employment, and retail sectors,…
Continue readingSME optimism cools as revenue & profitability soften
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. The latest wave of the Fifth Quadrant SME Sentiment Tracker reveals more measured sentiment in March, with revenue declining and expectations regarding lower…
Continue readingbuilding trust in Australian public services: the road to customer-centricity
Creating a positive and dynamic experience for customers of Australian public service organisations starts with trust. To earn it, public service providers should take a customer-centric approach which puts the…
Continue readingthe data behind Australia’s rental crisis
Over the past three and a half years, we have been tracking a range of Australian economic indicators. These cover diverse topics and industries, pulling together data from the real…
Continue readingthe journey to 3 million
Australia’s business sector has shown consistent growth over the years, reaching a total of 2,611,688 businesses by the end of 2023. Accordingly, we decided to take a look back over…
Continue readingSME outlook 2024: Australian business conditions spark cautious optimism amidst challenges
Following three years of pandemic-induced disruptions and volatility, Australian businesses experienced improved stability in 2023. However, as decision-makers look ahead to the new year, they express genuine concerns about uncertainty…
Continue readingmore Australians taking on multiple jobs to combat cost-of-living
Cost-of-living pressures impacted Australian households dramatically throughout 2023. The effects of a rising cost-of-living are well-documented and far-reaching, extending from economic hardship and loan stress, to declining social cohesion and…
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