What You Need to Know About Business in 2025 – Insights from the Big Small Business Survey - Podcast Episode 333

What You Need to Know About Business in 2025 – Insights from the Big Small Business Survey - Podcast Episode 333

Author: Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert January 29, 2025 Duration: 19:04

πŸš€ What You Need to Know About Business in 2025 – Insights from the Big Small Business Survey

The world of small business is shifting fast, and if you want to stay ahead, you need the latest insights. In this episode, I dive into the results of the Big Small Business Survey, co-authored by myself, Andrew Griffiths, Tracy Sheen, and Katrina McCarter.

πŸ”Ž What's keeping business owners up at night?
πŸ’° Rising costs – and why only 15% have a pricing strategy in place
πŸ€– AI adoption – 63% say it's a game-changer, but 20% are still hesitant
πŸ“’ Marketing overwhelm – it's decreasing (finally!), but consistency is still a challenge
πŸ’‘ How small businesses are fighting back with innovation, community, and new income streams
πŸ“Š The burden of high taxes and red tape – the conversation that needs to be louder!

The numbers don't lie – small businesses make up 98% of all businesses in Australia and contribute $506 billion to the economy. Yet, many feel unsupported. With an election looming, now is the time to take action, speak up, and push for real change.

If you want to future-proof your business, embrace AI, and fine-tune your pricing and marketing strategies, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.

🎧 Hit play now, subscribe to the podcast, and don't forget to leave a review – it helps more business owners like you!

πŸ‘‰ Download the full survey results at www.thebigsmallbusinesssurvey.com

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πŸ”΅ SHOW NOTES (including a transcription of this episode and all links and resources): www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/322Β Β Β 

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Running a small business often feels like a constant juggling act, where the big dreams meet daily grind. The Small Business Made Simple Podcast cuts through that noise with practical, actionable conversations. Host Jenn Donovan brings her background as a speaker, author, and marketer directly to your earbuds, but she’s not just theorizing. Having been deep in the trenches herself, she understands the unique mix of ambition and overwhelm that defines the entrepreneurial journey. This podcast focuses on real-world application, offering bite-sized social media and marketing strategies you can implement immediately, without needing a massive budget or a dedicated team. You’ll also hear from fellow small business owners who share their own stories-the successes, the stumbles, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a blend of expert guidance from Jenn and peer-to-peer solidarity, all designed to provide both clarity and accountability. Think of each episode as a focused coaching session that helps break down larger goals into manageable steps, reinforcing the confidence that you can, indeed, build the business you envision. Tune in for honest talk that simplifies the complex, making growth feel less like a solitary struggle and more like a shared, achievable path forward.
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