2024 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Spend Barometer

Explore how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia are adapting their spending behaviours in an evolving economic landscape. Our 2024 SME Spend Barometer reveals key investment shifts that are shaping the future of these businesses.

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Key insights

29%

Jump in IT and digital solutions spending as businesses prioritise tech and innovation.

16%

Rise in office expenses as SMEs ramp up investment physical infrastructure.

7%

Increase in salaries across the region as businesses seek to balance growth with costs.

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