It hasn't been an easy time for businesses over the last couple years, with the labour shortage being cited as a major problem.

Small businesses are doing it toughest of all, with optimism about the future being down for smaller companies. 

2degrees's Chief Business Officer, Andrew Fairgrey, is here to explain how hard the last couple years have been for smaller companies.

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