There were some interesting questions raised on BTalk in April.
Rachel Botsman asked whether, in the near future, we will borrow as much as we buy. Could companies that produce goods, switch to become service companies?
Carla Ferraro challenged Aussie retailers to become greener — not for altruistic reasons, simply because it’s good for the brand. People like to buy from companies that care for the environment.
Mark Bouris gave us his five tips for success, including employing people who are proprietors. They’ll have your interests at heart, but having too many free thinkers can lead too a mutiny.
Anthony Moss said Aussie companies will benefit from the experience of exporting. It can add to the lifetime of your product. And a good place to start, he suggests, is New Zealand.
A group of regular LinkedIn users share their tips for getting more out of the business networking site.
Finally, in this summary podcast you’ll hear from David Freedman, who says business has had a big part to play in the obesity epidemic. Now it needs to help fix the problem.
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More caution on manufacturing undershoot
US ISM manufacturing numbers were a little less than expected, but NAB’s Rodrigo Catril says it was enough to add to the market’s sense of caution over fears the global recovery is slowing. China’s lower Caixin PMI didn’t help.
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A slower recovery than hoped for, yet equities still rise
More irrational exuberance in equity markets says NAB’s Ray Attrill, on a day when data is soft and stimulus hopes in the US look further away than ever.
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The battle to be king of the doves
Jerome Powell pushed hard against inflation fears in his second day of testimonies in the US parliament overnight. NAB’s David de Garis says that’s helped equities and commodities show rises today, which has, in turn, helped the Aussie dollar rise closer to 80 cents.
