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Recent words from Anna McPhee, CEO of the Australian National Retailers’ Association (ANRA) suggested that, although consumer confidence is up, things could still be looking grim for retailers this holiday season. Westpac Melbourne Institute’s Index of Consumer Sentiment for November shows Christmas retail might be a time of cautious spending by consumers, according to a…
Leon and Garry talk about rising business confidence masking patchy business conditions. Consumer sentiment has dropped and fewer people are taking out loans; however, more people are using their credit cards. Meanwhile, a new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Australians are wealthier and living longer.
As a barometer for the overall economy, Australian sales professionals are optimistic they will meet or exceed their quarterly targets, according to a recent survey. Of 493 employees interviewed by Huthwaite Asia Pacific for its quarterly sales survey, 73% said their goals for the June quarter were well within reach — or would be surpassed. When the same question was posed for the year’s first quarter, 62% answered positively.
One way to insulate your business from the broader fluctuations of the economy is to build customer trust. Here are some ideas to get you started…
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