Is there a better road ahead in FY 2020 for mid size and small business CEOs and business owners?

Confidence has jumped in last 3 months – This quarter CEOs and business owners feel the economy has turned a corner but it isn’t all clear roads ahead; with talent and access to credit remaining key challenges for leaders looking to drive growth in FY 2020.CEOs remain optimistic about their own prospects, forecasting growth and increased investment in the next 12 months.The latest TEC CEO Confidence Index reveals retaining and attracting talent is a key concern for CEOs, and leaders are increasingly adopting new, people-focused programs to tackle their talent challenges.Federal Government policies and mechanisms to stimulate growth in small-to-medium businesses are largely under utilised, with the majority of SME leaders not yet capitalising on key benefits outlined in the Federal Budget.