Why Australia’s small businesses are hiring migrants

A new survey has found almost half of every dollar spent at a small business is reinvested back into the local community.

The survey also shows more than a quarter of small business owners say foreign workers drive innovation within their business.

Twenty six per cent of small business owners polled in the independent study commissioned by American Express said migrants improved productivity and 21 per cent said they brought specific skillsets difficult to find locally.

Peter Strong, from the…