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Business View Australia - July 2015 7
Editor’s
Note
Business confidence in the country is
improving. National Australia Bank’s June
survey of businesses showed confidence
levels climbing to their highest in 21 months.
The series of interviews which we have
conducted this month and the research
we have done for the related sectors and
industries drives us to this same conclusion.
The construction industry and the real estate
sector continue to do well and show growth.
We have analysed the working of a number
of companies in this area and we hope that
you will find the write-ups interesting. We
have done an in-depth article on Devco
Project & Construction Management, a highly
successful company in this sector. In this
issue we have also covered SBP Australia,
Hayden’s Plastering Interiors and EcoElectric.
In an attempt to round off our analysis of
this sector we talked to Propertybuyer, a real
estate agent who works exclusively for the
buyer. We also look at ParkTrent Property
Group, a full-service real estate company
with offices spread across the country.
The other organisation in this sector that
we have covered in this issue is the Real
Estate Institute of Australia, which is the
peak national association for the real estate
profession and has as its members the
State and Territory Real Estate Institutes.
Australian Constructors Association is a
body representing the leading construction
companies in the country and is dedicated to
promoting sustainable construction methods.
In this issue we look at its functioning
and the steps it has taken to promote
the construction sector in the country.
The meat industry is a mainstay of the
economy and it has traditionally been a
prominent exporter. We take a close look
at Argyle Prestige Meats, Campbell Foods
and DSK Angus & Charolais to understand
the functioning of these highly successful
companies. Under this category we also look
at Western Australian Farmers Federation,
an institution which is over 100 years old.
The service sector accounts for about two
thirds of the economy and the franchise
industry forms a critical component,
with Australia having one of the highest
number of franchisees per capita in the
world. Geowash and Kick Juice Bar are two
growth stories that we look at this month.
We have also done in-depth stories on
the aged care industry and the health
sector by reviewing the operations of
two premier institutions, Lynden Aged
Care and The Valley Private Hospital.
Some of the Councils in the country are doing
exemplary work in providing infrastructure that
is the best in the world for the communities
they serve. Our current issue examines the
role played by two such Councils, Great
Lakes Council and Orange City Council.
Finally, we look at a sector of the Australian
economy that has been depressed for the
last couple of years – the mining and minerals
sector. The South Australian Chamber of
Mines and Energy (SACOME) has convinced us
that the long term prospects of this sector are
extremely strong if the government plays its
role by providing the required infrastructure.
We hope that you find the articles
interesting and informative and look
forward to your inputs and suggestions.
Best wishes,
Ravinder Kapur