SA Small/Medium Business Survey 2025

SA Small/Medium Business Survey 2025
Small and family businesses have been operating under tremendous pressures with escalating costs in every aspect.

Businesses are struggling to keep their doors open and closing at a rapid rate, particularly within certain sectors such as the hospitality industry.

Let me know what you are experiencing as a small/medium business owner by completing the survey below.

Your responses to this survey are voluntary and will be treated as confidential.

No identifying information will be published or shared without your permission.
Type of business (e.g. cafe, retail, construction)*
Size of Business (number of employees)*

Sole Trader1-1011-2021-3031-5051-100100+
Size of Business (turnover)*

Up to $500,000Up to $1.5 millionup to $2.1 millionAbove $2.1 million
Location of Business*

Adelaide MetroRegional
What are the Top 5 issues affecting your business*

Cost of goods and servicesCost of insuranceCost of lease/mortgageCost of wages/labourEconomic conditionsFinance/cashflowFreight + supply chainGovernment red tape/compliancePayroll TaxProfitability/profit marginsStaff/skills shortagesUtilities prices (electricity/water/gas)Workplace culture, wellbeing + mental health
Are you currently experiencing labour shortages?*

YesNo
What are the main labour issues affecting your business?*

Award rates and or award/conditionsCasual staff "ghosting" (not showing up for shifts)Lack of applicantsLimited accommodation options for workersPayroll TaxStaff trainingOther
How do you expect business conditions to change over the next 12 months?*

Become betterStay the sameGet worse
What keeps you up at night as a business owner?
Would you like to provide any further details regarding the key issues affecting your business?
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Mobile*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState

Postcode
Business Name*
Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

SuburbState

Postcode
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