In this week's episode Sam discusses Australia's small businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors that are currently navigating a complex landscape marked by rising operational costs, stringent compliance requirements, and shifting consumer behaviours.

These challenges are compounded by increased global online sales and a customer base grappling with a higher cost of living.

Sam explores 6 challenges and 6 potential opportunities with the help of some articles and reports.

Hoping to inspire our small business owners to identify potential opportunities.

Links

Australian Retailers Association (ARA)

https://www.retail.org.au/news-and-insights/investing-in-employees

https://thebigsmallbusinesssurvey.com/

Australia Posts e-commerce industry report 2024

Future Food Blog

The daily telegraph

https://supy.io/

https://www.restoke.ai/

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-secret-report-showing-how-victorian-businesses-are-being-stifled-20240814-p5k2d1.html

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