Small business owners have been under pressure in recent years. High interest rates, soaring power bills, low consumer sentiment and a dip in retail spending all mean SMEs need to be resilient.

But it's not all bad news.  With rates now coming down, inflation potentially under control, and the election behind us, there might be an opportunity ahead for SMEs to make a move.

Beau Bertoli, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Prospa, talks to Sean Aylmer about the state of small business, and the reason for optimism in the sector.

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