Wake-up call: coffee prices on the rise
For many, coffee is more than just a beverage—it’s a daily ritual, a source of energy, and a social staple. Australia’s coffee culture is considered one of the world’s finest,…
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SME confidence grows amid political uncertainty
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Despite a slowdown in revenue and profitability in February, SME confidence in Australian economic conditions has surged, driven by falling…
Continue readingcontinued strength in SME growth outlook
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. In January 2025, SME growth remained steady, with revenues aligning with December and the same period in 2024. The Hospitality…
Continue readingpositive momentum builds as SMEs eye growth in 2025
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SMEs have shown resilience as they transition from a challenging 2024 to a more optimistic outlook for 2025. Despite ongoing…
Continue readingSeptember 2024 VFACTS: limping towards the finish line
As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Australian new vehicle market has posted another 10% year-on-year decline, continuing the downward trend seen over recent months. Despite the…
Continue readingAugust 2024 VFACTS: toyota strong as market dips
August 2024 VFACTs marked a significant moment in the Australian automotive industry, with 98,238 units sold, for a 10.6% decline on last year’s 109,966 vehicles. While this initially suggest a…
Continue readingbusiness leaders key to responsible AI
As we stand on the cusp of an AI revolution, the importance of implementing Responsible AI (RAI) practices has never been more critical. Our latest research, the Australian Responsible AI…
Continue readingvehicle reliability: age, origin, and cost – what the data reveals
In a world where time and money are increasingly precious, vehicle reliability isn’t just a preference—it’s a necessity. Understanding how reliability varies across different factors like age and country of…
Continue readingjuly 2024 VFACTS: toyota rolls on
July 2024 marked another pivotal month for the Australian automotive industry, with the latest VFACTS sales data revealing significant shifts in consumer preferences and market dynamics. The market again cracked…
Continue readingSME growth aspirations on hold as revenues slide
Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave The latest edition of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker shows ongoing downward pressure on revenues, with 40% of businesses reporting lower…
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