Scott Morrison has managed to pull of a miracle!

Not only did the polls get it wrong, the bookies got it wrong and majority of the media got it wrong - but the Coalition has been re-elected to government for a third term, in what is being described as the biggest political upset since 1993.

On this episode we take a close look at what a Coalition victory means for you and your small business with Peter Strong, CEO of the Small Business Council of Australia.

We also delve into just how a strong marketing campaign can help bring your business to the next level and get your message and brand on track with Michael Kava, Small business marketing expert and director of consultancy Little Marketing.

Peter Switzer talks us through the success of Paul Cave and Bridgeclimb.

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Scott Haywood and John Stanley speaks to marketing expert Michael Kava, director of consultancy Little Marketing, about how marketing can help take a small business to the next level.

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As we enter the final week of the election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are pulling out the big guns to grab your vote.

As today Liberal Party launch, Morrison announced a Coalition government will underwrite home loan deposits for first-home buyers, who cannot reach the 20 per cent that most banks require.

Labor have agreed to match this policy but some are worried this will have some negative impacts and if it really will encourage first-home buyers to enter the market.

The Property Council of Australia's chief executive Ken Morrison says the new policy is a good sign for first home buyers.

And because its Mother's Day, mother and daughter duo Amber and Jo Quigly from the Infant Boutique and Gourmet Baskets will join us to discuss just how working alongside your relatives in business can provide you with the flexibility and space needed to grow not only your family, but your business as well.

Peter Switzer details what are the key "takeaway" lessons we can learn from the likes of some of our biggest fast food chains in Australia.

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Mother-daughter duo Amber and Jo Quigley show the importance of how working together to create a small business can provide families with the flexibility and space to grow their family and business.

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Retirement expert Sarah Broady highlights why it's vital for business owners to be more proactive about their superannuation. For many business owners, super simply isn't a priority but ignoring planning for your retirement can have troubling consequences.

Workwise, thanks to Officeworks: Helping you make bigger things happen.

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We're two weeks out from the federal election and the Labor party have announced their package to woo the vote of business owners by offering an incentive to employ younger and older workers.

Under Labor's plan, a small business will gain an extra 30 per cent tax deduction on the wage of employees aged under 25 or over 55 if they have been unemployed for at least three months, or a carer returning to the workforce.

The latest Ipsos poll shows improvement from the Coalition but has Labor still leading the two-party preferred 52-48. With a swag of new policy announcements, has your vote been swayed?

Next Sunday is Mother's Day, which happens to be the second busiest day of the year for the restaurant industry! If you're taking Mum out for a bite, will you book or will you try your luck as a walk-in? And is Uber Eats helping or hurting the sector? Juliana Payne from Restaurants and Catering Australia shares key takeaways.

On Workwise Retirement expert Sarah Broady highlights why it's vital for business owners to be more proactive about their superannuation. For many business owners, super simply isn't a priority but ignoring planning for your retirement can have troubling consequences.

Peter Switzer reveals the lessons business owners can learn from real estate magnate John McGrath's journey to success.

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They say sitting is the new smoking, and research finds excessive sitting increases the risk of premature death and some chronic diseases by 10 to 20%!  On Workwise, we explore the health benefits of standing desks with occupational physiotherapist Greg Borman - are they worth the investment? 

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Vote early and vote often, right?! With polling booths opening on Monday the 29th, have any parties convinced you which way to cast your vote yet? High penalty rates on Sundays and public holidays make a business owner's wage bill expensive. The government addressed this by introducing a staggered reduction of Sunday rates which came with a promise of creating more jobs.  Peter Strong, president of COSBOA, says the rate reduction hasn't created a single extra Sunday job and have been a "waste of time".  Scott Morrison announced a $100 million business growth fund which combines government money with private sector cash from the big banks and super funs. Small and family businesses turning over between $2 and $50 million are the target, it's being championed by Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell who says the fund is an important missing piece of the lending puzzle. They say sitting is the new smoking, and research finds excessive sitting increases the risk of premature death and some chronic diseases by 10 to 20%! On Workwise, we explore the health benefits of standing desks with occupational physiotherapist Greg Borman - are they worth the investment? Peter Switzer reveals the lessons small business owners can learn from the biggest of big business owners - Jeff Bezos and Amazon.

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In Workwise we discuss why you learn the best lessons through failure, which is especially true in business. Ebru Sak's first hair salon hit some hurdles, but what she learned from the experience made her a smarter and more resilient business owner.

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The Easter Long Weekend is a difficult time for small business owners to trade through as steep penalty rates send wage bills sky high. Some business owners seriously question whether it's worth opening the doors.

A proposal to lower the speed limit to 30 kmh in the Melbourne CBD could make life difficult for motorists who drive through the city, but also for business owners who rely on weaving through the roads in a timely manner!

Businesses often make the mistake of hitching their wagons to Anzac Day and attempting to leverage on the popularity of this solemn occasion for marketing purposes. Advertising expert Ben Willee explains why the solemnity of Anzac Day must be respected rather than exploited.

In Workwise we discuss how you learn the best lessons through failure, which is especially true in business. Ebru Sak's first hair salon hit some hurdles, but what she learned from the experience made her a smarter and more resilient business owner.

Peter Switzer explains why business owners need to invest wisely so they can build a healthy nest egg and take advantage of their years of toil and effort.

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