Common business mistakes
Bad business mistakes happen to good people, according to author and entrepreneur, Mathew Dickerson. Here, Mathew explains to Business View where some businesses stumble and reveals his list of common mistakes to avoid in business. Read more
Australia & the World on two pages – January 2013
Financial markets have lifted as confidence in the global growth outlook firmed but late 2012 data for world exports and industrial output remained soft, showing modest expansion in activity at best. Central bank action in the Euro-zone, US and Japan has boosted market hopes Read more
The Cook and the CEO
Beyond the cook’s toque, NAB Agribusiness customer Maggie Beer wears many hats − farmer, gourmet food producer and sometime television presenter. But her least celebrated role may be her greatest achievement given the challenges of her industry - businesswoman. Read more
China Monthly Economic Update – 29 January 2013
National accounts for the December quarter came in slightly stronger than expected, suggesting the economy has achieved a soft landing, at least for now. Real GDP growth rose to 7.9% yoy, ending seven consecutive quarters of slowing growth. Growth for the year came in at 7.8% Read more
Insatiable demand for Australian dairy produce in Asia
Speaking at International Dairy Week in Tatura, Victoria, Grant Healy of NAB Asia said the growing demand for Australian agricultural produce in Asia represents a sustainable opportunity for Australian dairy producers and processors. Read more
Global & Australian Forecasts – January 2013
Global economy sluggish in late 2012 but signs of an upturn, that gathers pace through next two years. Financial markets strengthen reflecting “risk on” as confidence in global outlook strengthens in wake of central bank action. Emerging market economies will still drive global growth. Read more
Monthly Business Survey – December 2012
Business confidence posts a sharp jump in December, but not so activity and forward indicators, which remain poor - particularly wholesale, manufacturing, retail and construction. Better external sentiment (temporary avoidance of the US ‘fiscal cliff’), strengthening in Chinese data Read more
Brief China Economic Update – 18 January 2013
Today’s economic data releases for China came in broadly in line with expectations, providing evidence that the economic slowdown may have bottomed in the September quarter. The national accounts show that the economy expanded by 7.9% over the year to the December quarter... Read more
CPI preview – December quarter 2012
We expect the December quarter CPI release (due 23 January) to confirm that inflationary pressures remained moderate in the final months of 2012. We expect a core inflation rate of 0.7% (2.4% through the year; including the impact of carbon), unchanged from the September quarter... Read more
US Economic Update – January 2013
The ‘fiscal cliff’ has been substantially scaled back. The fate of scheduled automatic budget cuts (delayed for only two months) is still subject to negotiation and an increase in the debt limit is also still to be agreed. The U.S. economy continues to track along at a moderate pace... Read more
NAB changes interest rate forecasts for 2013
RBA now expected to cut by 75 points to 2¼% as economy struggles. With the economy continuing to weaken and unemployment set to rise noticeably through 2013 the RBA will need to cut significantly further than previously expected in 2013. Read more
Business View Magazine – Summer 2012
In this edition of Business View, we talk to Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan and hear from some of Australia’s most unique and successful business owners, including Maggie Beer. We also offer new angles on pricing, marketing, self managed super funds and creativity in the workplace. Read more
