The impact of inflation, interest rates and the economy for SMBs

What can you expect?
If rising interest rates and inflation are the storm clouds…. What’s the silver lining for small businesses?
Join Chase Gardner, Head of APAC partnerships at Employment Hero, alongside industry experts from Findex including Matthew Swieconek, Head of Investment Relations, Rachelle Nowland, Senior Partner and Daniel Lanna, Senior Partner.
Our expert panel will share strategies to help you mitigate the impact of predicted lower household income, soaring inflation, and increasing interest rates. We’ll also provide valuable tools and guidance to help you navigate these challenges and succeed in today’s economic environment.
What will be discussed?
- What are the impacts of inflation, interest rates and the economy for franchisors and how can you prepare?
- What low disposable household incomes could mean for business.
- How to forecast, manage cashflow and set benchmarks and KPIs for improved business outcomes.
- How can you review and get the best for your organisation when it comes to lending opportunities, despite interest rates soaring.
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