Updates to this research are published monthly. Stronger consumer spending and interest rate cuts drive SME sentiment SME sentiment improved in August, supported by stronger consumer spending in July and…
Continue readingFleet safety has never been more visible or more measurable. As technology becomes embedded in operations, the industry has seen significant uptake in tools designed to detect fatigue, monitor behaviour,…
Continue readingUpdates to New Vehicle Sales are published monthly. View previous wave. Despite the natural slowdown following the end-of-financial-year surge, New Vehicle Sales July 2025 set a new July record with 104,244…
Continue readingNearly 6 in 10 Australians want weight loss, yet only 1 in 9 use calorie tracking apps. The science says calorie balance drives weight change, but biology doesn’t always play…
Continue readingAustralians are increasingly choosing to wake up fresh, energised, and ready for the day, and zero alcohol drinks are making it easier than ever. Once Australia’s favourite beverage, IBISWorld data…
Continue readingAI Probing The rise of qual at scale Ask any insight professional and they’ll tell you: open-ended survey questions can be a missed opportunity. Often limited to shallow answers like…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. Labour market conditions remain weak Hiring intent remains in very negative territory for the next three months. This reflects the broader softness in…
Continue readingAustralia’s hospitality sector is doing it tough. In the June wave of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker, 57% of hospitality businesses reported a decline in revenue over the last 12…
Continue readingAt the recent X4 Qualtrics Summit, our team at Fifth Quadrant attended a compelling session by Bain & Company exploring the rise of predictive NPS (Net Promoter Score) and what…
Continue readingSpend five minutes on a trade show floor, and you’d think the aftermarket had already gone fully electric. EVs dominate the conversation, driven by government policy, OEM marketing, and media…
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