{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"CPA Australia\u2019s APAC small business survey (part 1)","description":" In this first of a two-part With Interest, we\u2019ll explore key findings from CPA Australia\u2019s 2025 Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, which was unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra.   In part one, CPA Australia\u2019s Gavin Ord unpacks the economic and operational challenges SMEs are facing \u2013 from cash flow pressures and access to finance, to workforce fatigue, productivity and talent retention \u2013 all within today\u2019s demanding business environment.   This annual survey captures the experiences of 4200 small businesses across the region \u2013 including more than 500 in Australia \u2013 offering a timely snapshot of their performance, priorities and pain points.  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.  Part two will feature a panel discussion with industry experts who dig deeper into the implications and opportunities behind the survey\u2019s key data.  Presenter: Gavan Ord, Business Investment and International Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia  You can read CPA Australia\u2019s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey and CPA Australia\u2019s media release which calls for Government to urgently prioritise small business issues.   You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.   Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia\u2019s YouTube channel.   CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:   With Interest INTHEBLACK  INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips  Search for them in your podcast platform.   Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au     ","author_name":"With Interest","author_url":"https:\/\/www.cpaaustralia.com.au\/tools-and-resources\/podcasts","html":"