ICB News Channel Episode 54 - December 2025

Small Business here in Australia is without dispute, the backbone of the nations economy. In this episode of the Podcast, we examine Small Business right now here in Australia through the eyes and responses of the community itself and attempt to answer and do a deep dive into critical understandings such as, how optimistic are small businesses about the economy currently and into 2026, how are revenues tracking and is there signs of recovery in certain sectors, challenges holding small business back and how small business is innovating and adopting new tech, to help drive growth, just to name a few. MYOB has recently polled 1000 small business owners across and multitude of sectors and industries and through it's bi-annual Business Monitor which MYOB has been tracking now for over two decades, we can hear these insights from the most trusted of sources, the respondents themselves. Collette Betts has for the past 7 years, led MYOB's Corporate Affairs division specialising in SME advocacy programs of work in Australia including the bringing together of the twice annual survey. It is a fascinating listen with so many lessons and understandings for Bookkeepers and Small Business owners to tap into. The mindset of Australian Small Business at this time, is there for all to take in and benefit from, in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.