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SME Compass Pulse Unpacked

Bringing the data to life.

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October 20 | 11am-12pm AEDT
In this webinar Banjo's Chief Executive Officer,
Guy Callaghan, and Chief Commercial Officer, Brendan Widdowson, will provide brokers and business owners with valuable insights into the key challenges, emerging trends, and growth opportunities currently shaping Australia’s SME landscape.​
This session will explore the latest findings from Banjo’s recent research, SME Compass Pulse, uncovering the shifts in business sentiment, funding needs, and operational priorities across the sector since the beginning of the year. Attendees can expect to:
Discover how Australian SMEs are performing halfway through 2026, where confidence is holding firm, and where it's beginning to weaken.
Understand the biggest challenges facing businesses today, from inflation, fuel and freight costs to wage pressures, legislative change and cash flow uncertainty.​
Explore how growth plans, investment priorities and business confidence have shifted in just a few months, and what SMEs expect for the year ahead.
See how experiences differ across industries, business sizes and states, and what it means for your business or clients.

Why watch?

Guy and Brendan will discuss what these insights mean for business owners seeking to navigate current market conditions, as well as for commercial brokers looking to better support their clients with tailored funding solutions and strategic guidance. The session will provide practical takeaways for brokers and business owners on how SMEs can position themselves for success, access capital more effectively, and respond to changing business conditions with confidence.

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Meet our speakers

Guy Callaghan
Chief Executive Officer, Banjo Loans
Guy has worked in the finance sector in Australia and internationally for more than 25 years. He is passionate about helping Australian and NZ SMEs grow and flourish — not only through funding but by working alongside them to support their journey. As a former Olympic swimmer, Guy has a strong focus and drive to succeed. When not at work, he loves spending quality time with his family, surfing and being in the ocean.
Brendan Widdowson
Chief Commercial Officer, Banjo Loans
Brendan is an experienced sales and marketing leader in the fintech sector, with experience managing teams both in Australia and the UK. He is passionate about helping businesses grow and uses his diverse background across SME lending, credit information and B2B payments to support clients and partners. Brendan currently leads the Distribution Team at Banjo in his capacity as Chief Commercial Officer.
FBAA, CAFBA and MFAA CPD Points Available
There will be a survey at the end of the webinar that you can complete in order for you to receive your CPD points.

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