Businesses taking off in a competitive market

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“The timing is right, the market is hungry for change and we will now change the game…” These could be the words of the big players NAB, AXA, AMP or... Read more continue reading

Africa. The next big thing?

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Imagine owning the only major supermarket in a city of 18 million people. South African-based food retailer Shoprite doesn’t have to dream of this situation because that’s the competitive advantage... Read more continue reading

Want a long-term winner? Back consumption

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  About 135 million people around the world are estimated to have escaped from poverty between 1999 and 2004. That means that a population greater than Japan’s (126 million) was... Read more continue reading

What the world economy has going for it

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When Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in July appeared for his twice-yearly appearance before the US Congress he said the outlook for the US economy is “unusually uncertain”. Only a... Read more continue reading

How ‘self managed’ are Self Managed Superannuation Funds?

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With the 2010 superannuation peak ‘season’ now passed it’s tempting for many Australians to disengage from their super until next June or at least until they get their next fund... Read more continue reading