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Episode 5 - Australian Small Business Sentiment 2026 — The Two-Speed Economy Explained

Episode 5 - Australian Small Business Sentiment 2026 — The Two-Speed Economy Explained

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Australian small business sentiment dropped 24 points in June 2026 but business performance didn't fall with it.

In this episode of the Red Dog Advisory Business Advantage Podcast, we break down the 2026 small business confidence data for tradies, real estate agents, accountants, bookkeepers and service business owners, and explain why a "two-speed economy" is opening up between manual operators and those using AI and automation.

You'll learn:

  • Why Australian small business confidence is at a multi year low and what's actually driving it
  • Why productivity just hit a four-year high of $84.30/hour despite the gloom
  • Why 69% of small businesses are now using AI in some form, and what the other 31% are missing out on
  • What rising costs, the 4.35% cash rate and 30% annual business churn mean for tradies, real estate, accounting, bookkeeping and consulting specifically
  • Practical, jargon-free takeaways just what we're seeing in the data, no hype attached

🎧 The Red Dog Advisory Business Advantage Podcast — straight-talking insight for Australian small business owners.

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