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Nearly two in three small business owners are under financial pressure

A new BizCover survey reveals most Australian small business owners are under financial pressure, yet the vast majority remain proud of their businesses and optimistic about the future.
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More than half of Australian small business owners are feeling the financial strain, but despite the challenges, the vast majority remain proud of the business they have built. 

New research from BizCover’s State of Australian Small Business Owners 2026 report has found financial pressure remains a significant challenge for Australia’s small business community, with almost 64% of business owners experiencing financial stress from their business in the past year.

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