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Current business conditions in Sydney
As the cooler weather of the European winter continues, the harsh conditions are also reflected across consumer and business confidence with significant cuts across public services in the UK, creating potential for a further slide into recession. Across Europe, Euro-zone countries affected by deep cuts in public service costs, have seen massive protests on the streets of Brussels, a major seat of European Union, and Paris. Will the discontent spread?
Closer to home, while the general business climate across Australia continues to look on the bright side, almost instep with the warmer, sunnier and more optimistic weather we are experiencing, the affect of our own recent devastating weather conditions is yet to be felt.
Is Australia set to move even more out of pace with the major economies of the northern hemisphere and continue the positive trend of recovery and growth? If anything is clear, pointers for change to the Australian economy are increasingly coming from new quarters, and the strength of our regional partners may help us to sustain a resilience and self-sufficiency in tougher global times.
So, will the economic sun continue to shine brightly for Sydney? If only we had a crystal ball. If bad weather could be heralded for any sector, trouble could easily be expected for the tourism market, and as such the need to exploit less traditional markets a seemingly wise strategy in this sector for the coming year.
Either way, I'm sure you would agree, it pays to keep the umbrella handy all year round.
So, how optimistic are you about the coming year for your business, or the market in general? Drop us a line, we'd be keen to hear from you. Email us at thegauge@sglba.com.au
News Archives:
2012SGLBA Proposes New Membership Packages
May 2012
A Thank You from Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF)April 2012
Fruits in Suits® jumps in the ‘Deep End’!April 2012
Fruits beverage sponsor announcedApril 2012
Leaders With A Life - Amanda KeelingApril 2012
March SGLBA UpdatesMarch 2012
The Main Drag - (Not Such a Drag!)February 2012
Be a Part of 'Business Avenue' on Fair DayJanuary 2012
2011SGLBA continues community support through the Good Works Fund
November 2011
‘A Conversation with Michael Kirby’ and overwhelming successNovember 2011
30 Years Celebrated in Style - Thanks to SponsorsNovember 2011
Sponsors for SGLBA's 30th Anniversary Dinner Announced!October 2011
CEO Leadership Exchange EventJuly 2011
City of Sydney - Integrated Planning and Reporting 2011May 2011
IDAHO Sydney is calling for artistsApril 2011
ICLC, Inner City Legal Centre - Latest SurveyApril 2011
Check out latest issue of Sydney Star ObserverFebruary 2011
Current business conditions in SydneyFebruary 2011
Good Works Fund DonationFebruary 2011
Long Table Canapés networking and new members' nightFebruary 2011
Lemons with a Twist, the professional women's mixerFebruary 2011
Fruits in Suits – Networking at its bestFebruary 2011
Proteus Leadership Centres and SGLBAFebruary 2011
Your Business on the Big Screen at the Mardi Gras Film FestivalFebruary 2011
Wish Politicians would 'Say Something'?February 2011
Recent Board ActivityFebruary 2011
Giving backFebruary 2011
Complete Fruits in Suits surveyFebruary 2011
Politicians Say Something - Panel announced!February 2011
Transgender People in the WorkplaceFebruary 2011
2010Special General Meeting
November 2010
Camp Co-Op to help communityNovember 2010
Long Table Professional Development SeminarOctober 2010
SGLBA Business Awards Winners 2010September 2010
Nominations for GLBT community awardsAugust 2010
SGLBA AGM: New Board elected for 2010/11August 2010
SGLBA Business Awards LaunchedJuly 2010
Team Sydney sponsorship announcedJune 2010
Vacancy on the Board of the SGLBA - NOW FILLEDMay 2010
2009SGLBA Survey 2009 launched
November 2009
Applications open for SGLBA scholarship program (2011)November 2009
20/20 GLBT SurveyJune 2009
2009 Scholarships AwardedJune 2009
Speakers in the hot seat over 'lock out'May 2009
Professional Development event (Archive)May 2009
Members Only loginMay 2009
LinkedIn - Business Networking. OnlineApril 2009
Speakers Sought for Professional Development seminarApril 2009
Latest Fruit Tingle released!April 2009
2008First Ever Fruit Salad!
November 2008
Good Works Continue in June and July 2008September 2008
Fruits and Lemons continue to see growthJuly 2008
First 2008 SGLBA Scholarship AwardedJuly 2008
What Your Board Is Up ToApril 2008
SGLBA Provides Community SupportApril 2008
Promote Your BusinessApril 2008
Queer ProfessionalsApril 2008
2007Pre-Federal Election Dinner
November 2007
Fair Day 2007July 2007
2006The SGLBA survey
November 2006
25th Anniversary DinnerOctober 2006
Christmas Party & Other UpdatesJanuary 2006