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View > A convenience truth: Thursday, 17 July 2008 The convenience store sector has been growing strongly thanks to time-poor Australians. But as ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld explains, the industry needs to look at new strategies to combat increased competition and changing tastes.

View > Vets get their claws into growth: Thursday, 10 July 2008 Australians love their pets and are prepared to spend up big to make sure they are healthy and happy. As IBISWorld’s ROBERT BRYANT explains, the veterinary industry has grabbed this growth tiger by the tail.

View > Multi-billion dollar industries: Part V: Thursday, 3 July 2008 SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about the next two sectors that will take off: Mining and Biotechnology

View > Multi-billion dollar industries: Part IV: Thursday, 26 June 2008 SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about the next two sectors that will take off: Tourism and Leisure

View > Multi-billion dollar industries: Part III: Thursday, 19 June 2008 SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about the next two sectors that will take off: Education and Service outsourcing

View > Multi-billion dollar industries: Thursday, 12 June 2008 SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable came up with 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future. JAMES THOMSON talks to IBISWorld’s general manager Rob Bryant about two more

View > The multi-billion dollar industries of the future: Thursday, 5 June 2008 As part of SmartCompany’s Developing an Entrepreneurial Australia Roundtable, we asked IBISWorld general manager ROB BRYANT to nominate the 10 multi-billion dollar industries of the future

View > Travel agents slow to change: Wednesday, 28 May 2008 Travel is one of the most popular online purchases for Australian consumers – which is bad news for Australia’s travel agency sector. By ROBERT BRYANT from IBISWorld

View > Lobbying for growth: Thursday, 22 May 2008 Business groups and professional associations make plenty of noise, but the growth in the industry is slow, according to IBISWorld’s ROBERT BRYANT

View > Betting on the house: Thursday, 15 May 2008 The casino industry in Australia can rely on a steady stream of revenue from local punters. But in recent years they have taken a punt on growth in overseas markets such as Asia and the United States. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld.

View > Plant hiring still firing: Thursday, 8 May 2008 The recent construction boom and strong activity in the infrastructure and mining sectors have helped the plant hire and leasing sector, but it is still a tough game. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld

View > No crash in sight for smash repairs industry: Thursday, 1 May 2008 Panel beating is far from a dying art, with the industry enjoying long steady growth with no perceptible falling off in the future. By ROBERT BRYANT

View > Online retailing: the growth will slow: Thursday, 24 April 2008 Consumers have taken to online shopping with enthusiasm, but the $16 billion industry is set to lose some momentum. By ROBERT BRYANT

View > Computer outsourcing boom rolls on: Thursday, 17 April 2008 Computer services consultancies have enjoyed strong growth over the past five years, and the boom is set to continue. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld.

View > Rag trade’s steady outlook: Thursday, 10 April 2008 Clothing retailers are hitting a period of falling consumer confidence, but there are reasons to be optimistic for the longer term. By ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld

View > Game sales explosion drives growth: Thursday, 3 April 2008 Games are not child’s play anymore, with the toy and game retailing industry raking in hundreds of millions of dollars every year. By ROBERT BRYANT

View > Eateries need to watch the figure: Thursday, 20 March 2008 Squeezed discretionary dollars mean that cafés and restaurants will be fighting for customers, reports ROBERT BRYANT of IBISWorld.

View > Film and video back in focus: Thursday, 13 March 2008 Video and movie production has come through some recent lean times to be back offering growth opportunities. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Movie renting’s grainy picture: Thursday, 6 March 2008 The embattled video rental market has more hard times ahead as consumers continue to enjoy increasing entertainment choices. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Cleaning up Australia: Thursday, 21 February 2008 Cleaning services in Australia – tied to both the trend to outsourcing and the state of disposable income – is looking ahead to moderate growth. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Flower industry in bloom, with buds: Thursday, 14 February 2008 Flower retailing, largely dependent on discretionary spending, faces a tough outlook, but is fighting back with more offerings and easier access. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Make-up keeps looking good: Thursday, 7 February 2008 Cosmetics and toiletries are based on a solid foundation, and the segment's trend looks set to stay in fashion. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Waste not wanting: Thursday, 31 January 2008 Waste disposal is a multi-billion dollar industry, and more in demand than ever. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Holiday park profits looking up: Thursday, 24 January 2008 Caravan and camping grounds have settled into a nice earning pattern, which near-term trends look set to sustain. By JASON BAKER.

View > Motor parts industry revs up: Thursday, 17 January 2008 Good car sales bode well for the motor parts industry, reports JASON BAKER from IBISWorld.

View > Juice toasts a bright future: Thursday, 3 January 2008 Consumers’ increasing preference for fresh juice is good news for the industry, which has struggled with poor crops and wild weather. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Back to back: Thursday, 20 December 2007 The chiropractic industry has enjoyed recent growth, but its future requires some flexibility. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Bricklayers on the level: Thursday, 13 December 2007 Alternative construction materials have had a dampening affect on the industry, but a resurgence is in the offing. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Risky business: Thursday, 6 December 2007 Insurance brokers are looking at a slow period ahead, with softer market conditions unlikely to firm in the immedite future. By JASON BAKER at IBISWorld.

View > Build on the rock: Thursday, 29 November 2007 Mining for construction materials – the elemental building blocks of crushed rock, stone and other useful minerals – is at the mercy of many fluctuating related industries. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Woodchips wax and wane: Thursday, 22 November 2007 The controversy that this industry has generated may be hot, but its growth will be warm at best in the foreseeable future, with several factors coming into play. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Liquor industry drowning its sorrows: Thursday, 15 November 2007 Alcohol consumption has edged up to $4 billion, but future growth is being slowed by a range of factors, says JASON BAKER.

View > Surveyors measure up: Thursday, 8 November 2007 Activity in sectors that feed surveying businesses, such as construction and resources, have put a rocket under the industry in recent times. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Dairy farmers face tough times: Thursday, 25 October 2007 The big dry is one thing, but the dairy industry has to contend with global market influences as well as technological changes. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Reading under fading light: Thursday, 18 October 2007 The newspaper, book and stationery retailing industry in Australia is feeling the e-pinch. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Representing the members is big business: Thursday, 11 October 2007 Business and professional associations are big business, with annual revenue of close to $3.8 billion and steady growth forecast for the next few years. By JASON BAKER.

View > Tyre industry maintains its heat: Thursday, 4 October 2007 The wheels on the vehicle tyre sector are set to keep turning. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Virtual networks grow as wired phones wither: Thursday, 27 September 2007 Mobile virtual network operators, and a wider variety of offerings, are likely to drive phone reseller growth for the next few years. By JASON BAKER.

View > A mixed plate: Thursday, 20 September 2007 Caterers and food service contractors in Australia are on a steady diet for the next few years. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Juice toasts a bright future: Thursday, 13 September 2007 Consumers’ increasing preference for fresh juice is good news for the industry, which has struggled with poor crops and wild weather. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Tourism takes a break: Thursday, 6 September 2007 Competition, tighter household budgets and an ageing population mean tourism’s growth for the next five years will be modest.

View > Sporting sector in good shape: Thursday, 30 August 2007 The Sports Grounds and Facilities industry has enjoyed strong growth over the past five years, buoyed by the Rugby World Cup and Commonwealth Games. Now it is expect to slow. By IBISWorld's JASON BAKER.

View > CD, DVD fortunes held to ransom: Thursday, 23 August 2007 Piracy and online alternatives are having a marked affect, and the future is uncertain. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Travel weary: Thursday, 16 August 2007 Our troubled times have not been kind to the travel industry, and travel agencies have felt the brunt of it. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Outlook mothballed: Thursday, 9 August 2007 Wholesale clothing is facing a tough period ahead, not helped by a retail rag trade that has taken matter into its own hands. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Income sauce: Thursday, 2 August 2007 Further consolidation and cost cutting is ahead for the grocery wholesaling industry. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Book industry faces its next chapter: Thursday, 26 July 2007 Settling in with a good book is still an inviting option, but the industry that supplies us with them is facing less comfortable times. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Running on empty: Thursday, 19 July 2007 The motor vehicle manufacturing industry has hit the skids in Australia. The only clear road ahead leads offshore. By JASON BAKER at IBISWorld.

View > The number-crunching game: Thursday, 12 July 2007 Accountants are as much in demand now as ever, and the foreseeable future shows no sign of this changing. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Accommodation for the aged: Thursday, 5 July 2007 The aged care industry stands to benefit from the fact that we can expect to live longer. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > A healthy alternative: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Natural therapies, including herbal medicines and allied health services, have taken off in Australia. The prognosis is for healthy returns for the foreseeable future. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Power for the people: Thursday, 21 June 2007 Electricity stopped being a luxury long ago and became a staple supply of modern existence. The industry that produces it has nowhere to go but up. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Skilled flexibility favours contract staffing: Thursday, 14 June 2007 Contracting workers to other businesses has been growing area for employment, and the competition is increasing. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld

View > A weighty segment: Thursday, 7 June 2007 Losing weight has turned into a significant industry recently, and our expanding waistlines assure a continuing trend. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Computer consulting at a crossroads: Thursday, 31 May 2007 Computer consultancy services in Australia are set for more of a steady growth than anything exponential. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld

View > Better days ahead in adland: Thursday, 24 May 2007 The next five years should bring moderate to good growth for the advertising industry, along with further rationalisation. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Dig it: Thursday, 17 May 2007 Mining in Australia and other mining services are on a roll. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Job agency: Good prospects: Thursday, 10 May 2007 The employment placement services industry in Australia has been growing steadily for the last five years, and this is predicted to continue. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Organic Australia: Thursday, 3 May 2007 There has been steady growth in the acceptance of organically grown produce in Australia, and every sign that it is a long-term trend. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Rag trade ramp-up: Thursday, 26 April 2007 The clothing retail industry in Australia is looking good, and should continue to do so for the foreseeable future. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Newspapers: The writing is on the wall: Tuesday, 17 April 2007 Apart from new-media, there are various forces afoot that seem to be taking the writing off the newsprint and putting it on the wall. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Online retail therapy: Thursday, 12 April 2007 E-tailing is becoming more popular, even though it is an industry still finding its feet. But the Australian market is providing rich opportunities. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Long time between drinks: Thursday, 5 April 2007 Wine makers are facing several challenges, on several fronts, but the opportunity is there to make some tough rationalisations now to be set for the recovery. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Games: More than child’s play: Friday, 23 March 2007 The toy and game retailing market in Australia can mean big bikkies for the right product. By IBISWorld's JASON BAKER.

View > Get connected: Thursday, 22 March 2007 If you didn’t pay for an internet service provider (ISP) you wouldn’t be reading this page. ISPs have gone from an option to a necessity, reports JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Real estate in need of renovation: Thursday, 15 March 2007 The real estate market is looking decidedly tired, reports JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > Café society: Thursday, 8 March 2007 The sluggish cafes and restaurant sector is about to turn a corner - the growth prospects are now good. By JASON BAKER of IBISWorld.

View > A clear direction for super: Thursday, 1 March 2007 Australians have finally pulled their heads out of the sand and are digging deep into their pockets for superannuation. By IBISWorld’s JASON BAKER

View > How will your garden grow?: Thursday, 22 February 2007 Australians love to watch their garden grow — especially when someone else is doing the work. By IBISWorld's JASON BAKER.

View > General insurers: change or die: Thursday, 15 February 2007 Poor e-commerce, low innovation and extreme events are just a few of the hurdles the insurance industry has to overcome in the next few years. By IBISWorld’s JASON BAKER.

View > Hold the phone!: Thursday, 8 February 2007 In the next five years, the mobile telecommunications industry will be transformed by new technologies, new players ... and the exit of at least one national network. By IBISWorld's JASON BAKER.

View > Snacks' healthy future: Thursday, 1 February 2007 Australians' appetite for snacks continues to grow, but tastes are changing towards healthy foods and away from salty snacks. By IBISWorld's JASON BAKER.

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