Some are suggesting we may be seeing some initial signs of recovery in the small business sector.

Xero's Small Business Index for August shows sales were up more than 27 percent year on year, admittedly last year in August was heavily Covid affected.

But if you compare it to August 2020 growth is still up 10.4 percent, with a big increase on the July numbers too.

Xero New Zealand Country Manager Bridget Snelling joined Mike Hosking.

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Some are suggesting we may be seeing some initial signs of recovery in the small business sector.
Xero's Small Business Index for August shows sales were up more than 27 percent year on year, admittedly last year in August was heavily Covid affected.
But if you compare it to August 2020 growth is still up 10.4 percent, with a big increase on the July numbers too.
Xero New Zealand Country Manager Bridget Snelling joined Mike Hosking.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.