Profits strong but outlook weaker

Article Abstract:

The anticipated downswings in the Australian small business markets are analyzed. In spite of the confidence displayed by the business owners, problems with regard to recruiting quality staff, rising costs, bad debts, unfavorable climatic conditions, poor returns, government regulations, all contribute to the growing apprehensive mood with small businesses.

Management dynamics, Small Business, Management, Company business management

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Blue skies for insurers

Article Abstract:

Important structural changes are made in the insurance industry, which secures the present, but uncertainty remains about the future and is helping them turn a profit from underwriting. Promina, Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has reported a net profit of $153 million in 2003 as compared to a $25-million loss in 2001-02.

Sales, profits & dividends, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Insurance industry, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Structural design, Promina Group Ltd., PMN

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Happy at home

Article Abstract:

Many believe that on reason the home business sector is thriving is because of all the corporate downsizing that has gone on.

Home-based businesses, Home based businesses, Downsizing (Management)

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