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90% of SMEs to dial back borrowing in 2024, survey finds

Higher borrowing costs and living pressures have prompted small and medium businesses to adopt a raft of conservative...
07 December 2023 • By Christine Chen

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CPA Australia cuts staff in attempt to curb losses

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