The pain, plans, and performance of Aussie SMEs
Australian SMEs are navigating a mix of pressure, resilience and growth ambition — and for brokers, understanding what is happening on the ground has never been more important.
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Australian SMEs are navigating a mix of pressure, resilience and growth ambition — and for brokers, understanding what is happening on the ground has never been more important.
This upcoming webinar unpacks key insights from Banjo’s sixth annual SME Compass report, drawing on the experiences of more than 1,000 Australian SMEs. From borrowing intentions and cash flow pressure to inflation, growth barriers and business confidence, the session will explore what these trends mean for brokers and their clients.
If you want stronger SME conversations, sharper market insight and a better understanding of where opportunities are emerging, this session will give you practical takeaways you can use in your business straight away.
DATE: Wednesday 13th May 2026
TIME: 11:00am - 12:00pm AEST
WHERE: Webinar
SPEAKERS: Brendan Widdowson, Chief Commercial Officer, Banjo Loans and Ryan Knight, Head of Sales, Banjo Loans.

Why should Brokers and Advisers attend?
• To better understand the borrowing intentions of Aussie SMEs and how they are likely to seek finance in the months ahead
• To gain insight into the key barriers affecting business growth, including inflation pressure and ongoing cash flow challenges
• To hear directly from Banjo industry specialists on what these findings mean for brokers and how to use them in more valuable client conversations
• To identify which industries and locations are performing more strongly, and where new lending opportunities may be emerging
SME clients are looking for brokers who understand the landscape they are operating in. Join us to better understand the pain points, plans and performance trends shaping Aussie SMEs right now.
Who should attend?
- Brokers looking to understand SME borrowing trends
- Those wanting to better position business loan solutions
- Emerging brokers building confidence in SME Lending
- High growth brokers keen to expand their network and use data-driven insights
