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Interest rates don't just hit households. Small business is feeling the pinch

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Australia's small and medium-sized businesses are facing a tougher operating environment, with increased costs and regulatory reforms adding pressure. ABC News reports that insolvency rates are beginning to rise as more business owners shop around for credit.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/small-business-cre...

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