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Small and medium businesses hit by drop in retail spending

Olivia Meredith working at her floristry business

Olivia Meredith working at her floristry business Source: SBS

The Small Business Ombudsman is concerned consumers are not spending enough money -leaving some small businesses struggling to survive.


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By Omar Dabbagh, Sonia Lal

Source: SBS



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The Small Business Ombudsman is concerned consumers are not spending enough money -leaving some small businesses struggling to survive.



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