As we move into the back end of the financial year, tradies and suppliers should be looking to balance their books. But since cash flow is the lifeblood of business, you need to make sure you're managing your money.
Your at-a-glance view of the construction industry’s year ahead
February 8, 2019
Against a backdrop of the lowest unemployment rates since 2012, the construction industry is responsible for employing 8.9 per cent of Australian workers. In the five years from 2014 to 2019 it’s estimated that the construction industry has created 137,900 jobs.
Now is a good time to secure finance at attractive rates
February 1, 2019
This month’s economic update has a theme: the more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s an old French proverb – and a Bon Jovi song – and it’s tailor-made for the times we find ourselves in. Read the latest Economic and Financial Market update from BOQ Chief Economist Peter Munckton.
Has Australia fallen into recession?
January 4, 2019
If the headlines are to be believed then the Australian economy is about to hit some headwinds. In January we’re seeing more weak numbers: house prices are down, equity markets are volatile, retail foot traffic is falling, the Aussie dollar is under pressure and residential building approvals are in free fall. With the September quarter 0.1% drop in GDP and the weakness looking set to continue well into 2019, economists are wondering: Has Australia fallen into recession?