Check it out on Itunes | Stitcher | SpotifyListen in as I talk about the end of JobKeeper payments and what small business owners need to be aware of as they navigate the next 12 months—all these and more in this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast.Here are some key takeaways from this episode.Covid 19 brought many challenges and changes. The Federal Government offered a number of initiatives to help small businesses. These included: The cash boost JobKeeper wages r...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn this all new episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we have Melanie Raimundo. She is a relationship coach and generously gives us a bit of her knowledge on how to build better relationships and, therefore, better business.1. Knowing yourselfUnderstanding yourself is critical to relationships. Know your triggers & know what makes you tick. Understanding yourself and how you like to communicate will give clarity that will allow help y...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherAN ALL NEW EPISODE.We have Damien Lehman, commercial and tax lawyer from Andreyev Lawyers. He generously shared his expertise in payroll tax and how it can affect small business owners. Here are some of the key takeaways from this episode:1. Be aware of your current payroll position to avoid nasty surprises.Payroll tax is a tax many small business owners aren’t aware of at first, and as their business grows, it can creep up on them and come as a rude shock. It...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherWe have Nic Coffill, Commercial Transactional Lawyer from Aubrey Brown Lawyers, on this all new episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast. We talked extensively about PPSR, asset protection and matters that are very important to small business owners.Here are some key takeaways from that interview:1. Be proactive in businessBe curious of anything and everything in relation to business. Stuff like PPSR (Personal Properties Securities Register) may be...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherOn this special episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we are going out of our studio to interview Sensei Pauline and Sensei Adrian from Black Belt Martial Arts, a karate school in Mingara. This is one small business I really admire, from the customer amazing experience that I’ve experienced first-hand to how they utilize simple but very clever marketing techniques in their business. There’s some real gold here that I’m sure you can apply in you...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherThis week on Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we have Fiona Wicks from Aubrey Brown Lawyers. We talked about all thing estate planning. There is a lot of nuggets of wisdom in this episode so be sure to have a listen.Key Learning from this episode:1. When it comes to estate planning, have a chat with a professional.Do not underestimate a good lawyer when it comes to estate planning. Get the uncomfortable discussions out in the open and all laid out on...

Check it out on Itunes | Stitcher“I lost my shirt, I pawned my ringsI've done all the dumb thingsI melted wax to fix my wingsI've done all the dumb things” - Paul Kelly - DUMB THINGSIn this week’s episode of Get to the Contest Small Business podcast, I talk about a topic that was inspired by a chat I was having with my guitar coach Jake Dobson. We were talking about the songs I was hoping to learn over the next month & the classic song “Dumb Things” by Paul Kelly came up...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherOn this brand new episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we are pleased to have Mark Wilkins, Managing Director of Capital Claims. We talked about depreciation that guide you through tax deductions on your property investments.Here are some of the key takeaways from our talk with Mark:Always ask the question when it comes to depreciation schedule. It could be worth thousands and thousands of dollars’ worth of tax deductions each year. Be aware a...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherWe have Leon Black, Director of Inspiration at Inspired Techs, in this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast. We talked about the Data Breech Legislation, using IT in your business and so much more. Here are some of the key takeaways from our talk with Leon:Train your staff.There are a lot of phishing and scams trolling around the internet these days. Attack via email is the most common phishing activity. The first step to combating these scams ...

Check it out on Itunes | StitcherWhat is an ERP and Does Your Business Need It?On this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we are glad to have Andrew Tolhurst, Partner Manager at JCurve Solutions. We talked about ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning, business management software that brings all core business functions together. Find out how important this is especially for growing businesses by listening in this episode. But first, here are some key takeaways from my chat wit...