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Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE)

A quarterly survey of South Australian businesses.

SOBE is South Australia’s best indicator of business sentiment.

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South Australia's Most Definitive Report on Business Confidence

One of South Australia's most influential and important business publications, the quarterly Business Now report contains detailed findings from a survey of South Australian businesses.

The December Quarter 2024 found that the cost of doing business remains by far the most significant issue facing South Australian businesses.

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SOBE Reports

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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - September Quarter, 2024
Published 24 Feb 2025
Download PDF 6.43MB
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) – June Quarter, 2024
Published 20 Aug 2024
Download PDF 7.21MB
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Business Now Report for the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - March Quarter 2024
Published 30 Apr 2024
Download PDF 1.34MB
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Business Now Report for the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - December Quarter 2023
Published 27 Feb 2024
Download PDF 1.44MB
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Business Now Report for the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - September Quarter 2023
Published 14 Nov 2023
Download PDF 7.36MB
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Business Now Report for the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - June Quarter 2023
Published 22 Aug 2023
Download PDF 7.04MB
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - March Quarter 2023
Published 16 May 2023
Download PDF 7.21MB
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Business Now Report from the Survey of Business Expectations (SOBE) - December Quarter 2022
Published 20 Feb 2023
Download PDF 5.63MB
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