ALNA CEO Ben Kearney hosts this essential webinar with special guests. Tower System's Mark Fletcher and Gavin Williams. Learn how AI innovations can drive operational efficiency in the rapidly changing retail scene.

Our second May webinar hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney featured Angela Allen, the Assistant Commissioner Small Business Experience at the Australian Tax Office.

"Most small businesses try to report correctly, but tax and super can be tricky at times," Angela explained. She encouraged members to establish separate bank accounts for tax savings or consider PAYG instalments to manage cash flow effectively.

This webinar, hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney withspecial guest Brian Laws (General Manager of Retail Operations at the Lottery Corporation), unpacked some eye-opening statistics about this powerful digitaltool:

ALNA Business Boost Live webinar focusing on critical industrial relations issues facing small business owners in 2025. ALNA CEO Ben Kearney hosts special guestTania Harris, who brings expertise on employment matters impacting smallbusinesses today. The webinar covered crucial developments including the newCommonwealth laws on wage underpayment. Key Topic: Criminal Penalties for Intentional Underpayment It's now illegal to intentionally underpay employees.Under new Commonwealth legislation, deliberately underpaying wages and other entitlements can constitute a criminal offense. While honest mistakes aren't criminalised, business owners must understand their obligations. The discussion covered new resources available through the Fair Work Ombudsman's website, including details on the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code andguidance materials designed specifically for small business employers

This week ALNA CEO Ben Kearney sat down with Neville Roediger who is a Director of NGBB, a business broker in Perth who has been selling Newsagents, lottery retailers and post offices for decades.

Join us for an essential webinar featuring Acting Sergeant Stephen Smith from the Queensland Police Crime Prevention Unit, who will be discussing "Retail Crime Prevention: Strategies for a Safer Business environment with ALNA CEO Ben Kearney

Join Ben Kearney and Antony Moore, Chief Channel Officer at The Lottery Corporation as they cover a range of topics, from the recent successful jackpot runs to new initiatives like Friday Lotto and enhanced digital sign-up processes.

Join Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO and Michael Cuda, ALNA Leasing Specialist delved into crucial aspects of leasing that impact newsagents and lottery retailers. Michael shared valuable insights on emerging trends, particularly the increasing number of businesses changing hands and the complexities of lease assignments. He emphasised the importance of due diligence for both buyers and sellers, highlighting key areas such as lease tenure, financial requirements, and ongoing liabilities after sale. 

Join Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO & Scott Marsh, owner of The Lucky Charm, Rockingham WA discuss helpful ideas on how to make the most of your newsagency.

ALNA hosted an informative webinar for members today featuring