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  <title>CPA Australia’s APAC small business survey (part 1)</title>
  <description> In this first of a two-part With Interest, we’ll explore key findings from CPA Australia’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, which was unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra.  &amp;amp;nbsp;   In part one, CPA Australia’s Gavin Ord unpacks the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing – from cash flow pressures and access to finance, to workforce fatigue, productivity and talent retention – all within today’s demanding business environment.  &amp;amp;nbsp;   This annual survey captures the experiences of 4200 small businesses across the region – including more than 500 in Australia – offering a timely snapshot of their performance, priorities and pain points.&amp;amp;nbsp;   From sole traders and family-run builders to growing e-commerce retailers and service providers, these are the businesses that CPA Australia and its members work with every day.&amp;amp;nbsp;   Part two will feature a panel discussion with industry experts who dig deeper into the implications and opportunities behind the survey’s key data.&amp;amp;nbsp;   Presenter: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and&amp;amp;nbsp;Advocacy, CPA Australia&amp;amp;nbsp;   You can read CPA Australia’s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and CPA Australia’s media release which calls for Government to urgently prioritise small business issues.  &amp;amp;nbsp;   You can find a CPA at our custom portal  on the CPA Australia website.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia’s YouTube channel.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;    With Interest INTHEBLACK&amp;amp;nbsp; INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips&amp;amp;nbsp;    Search for them in your podcast platform.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp;    &amp;amp;nbsp;  </description>
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