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Continue readingWhy are Australian small businesses becoming less focused on growth despite improving economic confidence? SME June 2026: SME sentiment toward both the Australian and global economy recovered in June, suggesting…
Continue readingWhy has Australian consumer confidence in 2026 fallen despite easing inflation? Australians are entering the new financial year with a sharply more negative view of the economy, cost of living…
Continue readingHow prepared is your organisation to use AI responsibly? Since 2021, Fifth Quadrant’s Responsible AI Index has been measuring how well Australian organisations are turning responsible AI from principle into…
Continue readingCan AI apps help businesses increase productivity without adding more staff? AI apps are changing how businesses think about productivity, hiring and software ROI. For years, software was treated as…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. SME May 2026: Revenue performance is becoming increasingly polarised, with 25% of SMEs reporting growth, the highest level since November, while 38% reported…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. SME April 2026: Revenue has held broadly steady year-on-year (-9%), with a modest recovery emerging since early 2026 despite a volatile geopolitical and…
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