What’s It Really Like to Run a Small Business in Australia Right Now? | The State of Small Business Survey 2024 

Are you still feeling the pinch from the skilled worker shortage? How are you protecting your business from the rising threat of cyber-attacks? And most importantly, how are you feeling in 2024? 

This August, we’re rolling out our third annual State of Small Business Survey giving you, our Aussie small business owners, the chance to speak up about the current state of small business. After all, no one understands small business better than you. 

What’s in the Survey? 

We’re keeping it simple and straight to the point. You’ll be asked about: 

• Hiring and the skilled worker shortage 

• Training and development 

• Cybersecurity and privacy 

• Small business support and resources 

• Mental wellness in the workplace 

This survey is your chance to have your say on what’s really going on in small businesses across Australia. 

What Will We Do with the Data? 

Once the survey wraps up, we’ll analyse the data and put together the 2024 State of Small Business Report. This report will be publicly available and provide insights into the challenges and wins for small businesses like yours across the country. Our goal? To use what we learn to improve how we, at Localsearch, can better support you and help influence the wider community on the issues that matter to Aussie businesses.