Okay, so you have a business idea? Great! Now it's time to build a solid foundation that can withstand the test of time. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the essential elements of setting up your business for success in Australia. Managing cash flow is one of the top reasons over 60% of Australian businesses fail in their first 5 years. 

Co-hosts Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis discuss the common pitfalls to avoid when choosing a business structure, the best funding options for early-stage businesses, and some of their own mistakes. 

Topics covered today:

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan 

Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest 

Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes 

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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Want to start a business in 2025? This mini series is for you! 

In this episode of the Australian Business Podcast Podcast, Zara McGuffie and Jordan Kidis kicked off our 4-part mini-series on how to start a business in 2025. We covered everything from ideation and market research, mistakes to avoid, and how to make sure your idea is going to sell. 

Topics covered today:

Resources mentioned in this episode:

All services: https://bit.ly/R-services

Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan 

Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest 

Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes 

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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Welcome to Rask's 2024 Year in Review. This episode features snippets from an Olympian, Therapist, CEO, Influencers, Authors, Founders and more!

Episodes to watch next (in order of first appearance in the Review):

John Addis, leukaemia and dealing with uncertainty: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/10/07/john-addis-book-how-not-to-lose-1-million/

Grant Hackett, bad times don’t last forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLoIKV68-hw

Marie Verkakis (to be released), therapist: https://youtu.be/f6EH6yHzzes

Dave Gow, early retirement & looking inward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjoGibsgPG0

Tim Duggan, working less: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzk7toGCycQ 

Brian Hartzer, coaching kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaFC9Pp2DPM

Qiao Ma (to be released), Lehman lessons & killer companies: https://youtu.be/xh2D5FAR1mA

Angus Donohoo, Crypto Gandi: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/10/02/angus-donohoo-dating-apps/

Joe Aston, journalist & power abuse: https://youtu.be/Vu6FFGcsUBU

Phil Lowe, former RBA governor: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/11/27/phil-lowe-caroline-gurney-investing-on-purpose/

Paul Clitheroe, bullish on Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AikPhtqJf48

Alec Rehehan, questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mmCDdqV_xU

Mike Kemp, market history: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-actually-grow-wealthy-ft-mike-kemp-live-replay/id1414707038?i=1000646198287

Todd Barlow, portfolio management: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/09/18/washington-h-soul-pattinson-co-ltd-asxsol-invest-ceo-todd-barlow/

~~ Rask Resources ~~

All services: https://bit.ly/R-services

Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan 

Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest 

Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes 

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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In this Australian Business Podcast Podcast episode, your hosts Zara McGuffie, from Inflection, and Jordan Kidis, from Grey Space Advisory discuss key lessons they’ve learned from running a business! 

We also discuss why we started Inflection and how it can change your business, what didn’t work well for us this year, and what we’re excited for in 2025. 

If you like this Australian Business Podcast episode on the benefits of business coaching and the lessons we’ve learned from running a business, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Topics covered today:

Resources for this episode

All services: https://bit.ly/R-services

Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan 

Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest 

Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes 

Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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There’s so much involved in starting up and running a business in Australia. From sales and marketing, to finance, operations and cashflow, business owners wear a lot of hats. 

In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie took the mic solo to share the most popular episodes of 2024. 

From how to start a business, how to scale a business, effectively use AI in your business, how to manage your finances, improve cashflow, and so much more! 

Top 7 Episodes of 2024 here: 

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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Brian Hartzer, former Westpac Group (ASX: WBC) CEO, author of The Leadership Star, and CEO of Quantium Health, features on this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask.

Brian Hartzer is an experienced executive and banker, leadership mentor and investor who served as CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019. Prior to his time as Westpac’s CEO, Brian spent 15 years in senior executive roles at major banks in Australia and the UK.

These roles included Brian becoming CEO at Westpac, and divisional chief executive at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) and ANZ Banking Group (ASX: ANZ).

Prior to joining ANZ, Brian spent ten years as a financial services strategy consultant at First Manhattan Consulting Group in New York, Melbourne and San Francisco.

Based in Sydney, Brian is CEO of data and technology platform, Quantium, where he is CEO of the group's Health business.

In this Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask, Brian Hartzer shares:

1. His journey and early life, with key lessons from parents to boarding school

2. Getting into Princeton and turning down a job at JP Morgan

3. Discovering the power of banking

4. Lessons learned at ANZ as it transitioned to digital

5. The GFC and it's impact on Royal Bank of Scotland

6. Developing as a leader through challenges in the UK and Australia

7. Brian's role at Westpac

8. Taking on the CEO role at Westpac during the Royal Commission

9. The five key principles of Brian's Leadership Star framewokr

10. What it means to 'clear the way' for brilliant employees

11. The role of AI and Brian's role at Quantium Health

12. Two pieces of Brian would give himself

Brian's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Leadership-Star-Practical-Building-Engagement/dp/0730390837

Brian's book on Audible: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Leadership-Star-Audiobook/B09JG11S5Q

Leadership star website: https://www.theleadershipstar.com/

Quantium: https://quantium.com/

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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Taking on your first employee is indeed a significant step for any business owner.

In this episode, Peta Lonergan, ATO Assistant Commissioner for Superannuation & Employer Obligations, shares reliable sources to guide business owners through what they need to know when hiring an employee.

We chat about paying taxes, setting up your employee's superannuation, fringe benefit tax and much more.

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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It's a question most business owners don't want to ask, but one that can have a big impact on long-term success and growth. 

Join Zara McGuffie as she delves into the risky world of rebranding with Owen Rask, uncovering the hidden reasons why even thriving businesses need to evolve. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie sits down with guest James Bowman, of Inflection. Together they discuss marketing strategies that help cafes, restaurants, and pubs to increase their customers.

You will learn:

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.

Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.

Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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