Many small business owners are doing it tough — but they’re doing it quietly.

In this week’s Talk of Business on 4RO, Arron Stevens and Jason Foss speak with Sharon Kingston from the Small Business Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland about why reaching out early matters.

Here are the key takeaways:

• You don’t need to define “financial hardship.”
  Sharon encourages businesses not to self-assess. If you’re concerned, that’s reason enough to check in.
• The service is free and confidential.
  Funded by state and federal government, there’s no cost to access support.
• It’s not just about numbers.
  If you’re losing sleep, worried about payroll, or avoiding ATO letters, they’re red flags.
• You’re not alone.
  The service provides wraparound support, including business wellness assistance.
• Reaching out is the hardest part — but the most important.

If you’ve got a gut feeling something isn’t right, don’t wait for a crisis.

Watch the full interview to hear Sharon explain how the service works. More information here: https://sbfcssq.org.au