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Small businesses at risk as costs soar

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Western Sydney small business owner Talal Almardoud Source: SBS News / SBS/Sandra Fulloon

Tough economic conditions, including higher petrol prices, are increasing financial pressure on many of Australia’s 2.3 million small businesses – and some are struggling to survive



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