ShoppingEs hot spot

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The retail industry of Australia is booming in the Queensland state. Each year the 85,000 people arrive bringing in extra revenue of $600million. According to a forecasting firm, retail turnover in Queensland grew by 11.4% in 2003- 04, well above the national growth rate of 6.8% and this trend is likely to continue for t he next few years.

Author: Thomson, James
Retail Trade, Queensland, Labor Distribution by Employer, Retail industry, Statistics, Growth, Company growth

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When terror strikes, let loose the profits of war

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The impact of the terrorist attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001 has been enormous and attention has switched to security and defence. Australian industry including the firm Metal Storm has received a boost.

Author: Thomson, James
Australia, Finance, Defense industry, Metal Storm

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Payroll problems get the push

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Issues are presented concerning the growing number of medium- and small-sized companies which are outsourcing their administrative needs to reduce costs and increase the time spent on core competencies.

Author: Thomson, James
Management, Services, Accounting firms, Accounting services, Business enterprises, Outsourcing

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