Each month we publish Xero SBI metrics on the impact of COVID-19 on the small business economy in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. These are vital insights to give small businesses a voice as policies are developed to help shape an economic recovery. These insights are based on hundreds of thousands of anonymised, aggregated subscriber records and small business statistics.
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This report shows what has happened to small businesses in New Zealand, Australia and the UK, as well as a look at North America and Asia from the onset of the pandemic until now. These early lessons can help guide government policy over the coming months so it supports the small business recovery around the world.
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Our September 2020 paper goes beyond the numbers and statistics by highlighting the emotional state of mind of small business owners around the world. By understanding their sentiment and well being during this crisis period, there can be better support to manage the human impact of this pandemic.
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Dr Kevin Mole, Associate Professor (Reader) of Enterprise at Warwick Business School, shares his thoughts on the impact of the pandemic on UK's SMEs.
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