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Horizontal bar chart showing Top Growth Barriers for Australian SMBs in 2025.

Horizontal bar chart showing Top Growth Barriers for Australian SMBs in 2025.

Chart Type: Horizontal bar chart (better for displaying text labels) Title: "Top Growth Barriers for Australian SMBs in 2025" Data Points to Include (in descending order): Inefficient Business Systems - 73% (highlighted in your brand's primary color) Skilled Staff Shortages - 68% (standard color) Cash Flow Management - 61% (standard color) Market Competition - 57% (standard color) Digital Marketing Challenges - 52% (standard color) Supply Chain Disruptions - 48% (standard color) Design Elements: Use a horizontal layout with percentages displayed at the end of each bar Make the "Inefficient Business Systems" bar visually distinct (bolder, different color, or with a pattern) Add a subtle drop shadow to the highlighted bar for emphasis Use clean, sans-serif typography for readability Include a small "73%" callout with an arrow pointing to the top bar Add a brief subtitle: "% of SMBs citing factor as major growth barrier" Color Scheme: Use your brand's color palette Make the highlighted bar your primary brand color Use lighter/muted colors for the other bars Ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility Additional Visual Elements: Add a small icon representing each barrier at the start of each bar For the systems inefficiency bar, consider adding a small "warning" or "alert" icon Include a subtle grid line for easier percentage reading Add a small source citation at the bottom: "Source: Australian SMB Growth Report 2025" Mobile Optimization: Ensure text is large enough to be See more