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Research to support your next business decision.

Explore the services of Benchmark Business Research, part of the Benchmark Advisory Group family, and the research projects informing our work with Australian businesses.

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Chris Smith
Leads ResearchChris SmithHead of Research, Benchmark Business Research
Since 1994Chartered ManagerFIML

Research-based strategic management, company analysis and market research since 1994. Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders.

What Research does

Evidence for decisions that matter

From fast research reports for business owners to in-depth custom research for organisations, and any business seeking a deeper understanding.

For business owners

Research reports, delivered in days

Clear answers to the questions every owner should be asking, from where AI could pay off to where you’re really making and losing money.

From $890Days, not monthsExpert-reviewed
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For organisations and businesses seeking deeper evidence

Custom enterprise research

In-depth, evidence-based research for industry bodies, enterprises, government and any business that needs a deeper understanding, with a Senior Advisor from the first call to final release.

Industry bodiesEnterprisesGovernmentBusinesses
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Research projects

Studies you can follow

For participants and readers following a specific study.

Ongoing studyJanuary–November 2026 · Updated Sep 2026
NextBuild AI Blueprint
2026Jan to Nov

A national study of AI and the construction workforce.

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Academic research · Survey closedAnalysis under way
The Psychology of Digital Transformation
180+participants

Peter Spinda’s PhD research at the University of Southern Queensland. More than 180 people took part.

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Working alongside BBA

Research that shapes our advice

Research helps shape our advisory work, particularly in growth planning and AI and technology.

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Your BBA advisor spots a question worth answeringA market, customer or workforce question that the plan depends on.
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Research scopes the brief with youThe question, method, timing and outputs, agreed before work begins.
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The findings feed your planSo decisions rest on evidence, not guesswork.
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One plan. Each business scopes and agrees its own work with you.
Research for better decisions

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Services, projects and contact details on Research’s dedicated website.

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