TISCO Economic Intelligence says Thai SMEs face higher financing costs, harder credit access, inflation-driven production costs and weaker consumer demand. Half of Q2 inventory growth came from categories where sales fell, so check your stock levels and cut production if sales are slowing. ttb suggests starting small before opening new branches, and avoiding crowded segments with many branches, such as drink shops. Growth niches it names include pet care, elderly-related services, boutique hotels, and EV repair shops that can handle EV work.