Looking Ahead: What 2025 Taught Us and How SMEs Can Win in 2026

Looking Ahead: What 2025 Taught Us and How SMEs Can Win in 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, many Australian SMEs are reflecting on a year of change, resilience and recalibration. Rising costs, tighter budgets and cautious decision-making shaped the year, yet for businesses that stayed focused and adaptable, 2025 also delivered opportunity.