STATE OF SMALL BUSSINESS - What Smes Really Want To Hear Out Of SONA

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GUEST – Colin Timmis - Xero South Africa Country Manager



In 2022, Xero South Africa commissioned research on how small businesses where fighting for survival post COVID-19. The results of survey found that small businesses were optimistic of the future although the country is still facing a number of challenges. Gugulethu Mfuphi unpacks the numbers and the state of SA businesses with Colin Timmis, Xero South Africa Country Manager.
8 Feb 2023 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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