According to a survey conducted in Australia during January and February 2023, 37 percent of respondents said they will probably purchase IT/office equipment, including hardware and software, over the next three months. Four percent of those surveyed said they will definitely purchase either machinery or plant equipment for their business over the next three months.
Capital expenditure investment intentions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia in 2024
Key decision makers/influencers at small and medium enterprises from all industry sectors across Australia responded to the survey. Data is weighted to reflect the distribution by industry, number of employees, and state.
Supplementary notes
Businesses with between 1-500 employees included in sample.
Original question: 'Which of the following will you purchase for your business over the next three months?'.
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fifth quadrant. (February 7, 2024). Capital expenditure investment intentions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia in 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1453279/australia-capital-expenditure-investment-intentions-of-smes/
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fifth quadrant. (2024). Capital expenditure investment intentions of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia in 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1453279/australia-capital-expenditure-investment-intentions-of-smes/
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