Small & Medium Business Trends Report
Insights from 2,000+ business owners and leaders worldwide


Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world are major drivers of today’s economic growth. Their leaders are hard-working, passionate entrepreneurs who face unique challenges, which change and evolve as their businesses grow.
This whitepaper has analysed responses from 2,000+ SMB owners and leaders to determine:
- Leaders’ motivations, challenges and goals .
- How demographics shape the SMB experience.
- The role of technology in satisfying customer expectations.
Download it now for an overview of the major trends.
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