Tag: economic downturn
With superannuation savings slashed, boomers postpone retirement
Global research group TNS has released research indicating that 44 percent of Baby Boomers plan to postpone their retirement in light of the global economic crisis.
Global executives reveal Top 10 dos and don’ts of downsizing
Layoffs are never pleasant, but they can be done well and they can be done poorly. To explore this and other leadership questions further, a recent survey asked hundreds of global corporate executives and talent management leaders for their opinions on the most effective ways to manage staff during an economic downturn.
Global executives reveal Top 10 dos and don'ts of downsizing
Layoffs are never pleasant, but they can be done well and they can be done poorly. To explore this and other leadership questions further, a recent survey asked hundreds of global corporate executives and talent management leaders for their opinions on the most effective ways to manage staff during an economic downturn.
Top 5 new small business opportunities during the credit crunch
It's a time of debt, liquidation and even bankruptcy for small businesses. Hopes that the credit crunch might prove more hype than hurt have long since faded. However, when the economy is leaning towards a recession, there are still opportunities for businesses to not only survive, but thrive.
We have good news and bad news
Let's start with the bad news...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or an ant hill) for the last six months, you will have...
Why we're embarrassed about our new website (and proud of it!)
In mid-2008, we wrote about a clever Australian company called TrickyTix on the topic of Product Development.
TrickyTix CEO Scott Handsaker provided us with the...
Why we’re embarrassed about our new website (and proud of it!)
In mid-2008, we wrote about a clever Australian company called TrickyTix on the topic of Product Development.
TrickyTix CEO Scott Handsaker provided us with the...
The Top 10 sectors to weather the financial crisis in 2009
The business information analysts at global research organisation IBISWorld have identified the sectors best positioned to endure recession.
They are:
Biotechnology
Online information services
Non-building construction
Cosmetic and toiletry retailing
Grain...
Get some lipstick on ya collar
Which products and services should you sell during an economic downturn?
You might have stumbled on the term "the lipstick effect" in recent months, as...
It’s the right time to start a new business
Published in Australian Anthill Magazine, Dec 2008/Jan 2009
Economic downturn? What an opportunity! Mick Liubinskas explores the upside of the downturn for serious start-up entrepreneurs.
I...
