SidekickTV

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How many episodes does SidekickTV have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

SidekickTV episodes:

November 10, 2021 SidekickTV | Matt Vaughan | ROI on Wellness (Ep. #36)
This week on SidekickTV, Ric is joined by Matt Vaughan from MV Corporate Health! Their topic for this discussion is the return on investment for wellness. Wellness is an increasingly important topic within business today, and it is great to be able to utilise some of Matt's expertise for this week's episode.
Ric and Matt cover wellness programs within businesses and what that can mean for employers and employees, as well as diving into the financial side of wellness.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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November 10, 2021 SidekickTV | Ben Bailey | Cryptocurrency (Ep. #35)
In this episode of SidekickTV, Ric is joined by one of our own Christchurch accountants, Ben Bailey.
Crypto is a passion for Ben, so it's great to be able to get him on the show to sit down and chat about this topic that's steadily becoming more and more prominent in business discourse. Ric and Ben cover off all sorts of topics under the Crypto umbrella, so if you're a beginner or an expert, there's likely something for you in this video.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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October 14, 2021 SidekickTV | James Gallagher | Payroll Intelligence (Ep. #34)
In this episode of SidekickTV Ric is joined by James Gallagher from Payroll Intelligence.
James actually works in the neighbouring offices, so it is great to get him on the show this week. Payroll Intelligence uses their software to help organisations assess whether their historical payments to staff were in compliance with the Holidays Act. These payroll arrears are an important topic for all businesses, so make sure to check out this concise video to listen to James' expert opinion on the subject.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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9min
October 12, 2021 SidekickTV | Tom Simpson NZ Pies | Building a business and living with Covid (Ep. #33)
Yesterday I was thrilled to be joined by Richard Wheeler from Sidekick Rural and his old mate Tom Simpson from NZ Pies (In Sweden).
Today we talk about 'taking new products to a new market' and 'building a business and living with Covid' We've also done our own fact checking in the Vacc'd rates in Sweden, they are in fact 78% double dosed.
I personally found it fascinating to learn more about countries and economies living with Covid! I don't believe we can keep hiding from Covid and prosper, and I believe most of the population will survive Covid, vacc'd or not so knowing the Swedish stats, this seems really positive!
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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36min
September 06, 2021 SidekickTV | Kay LUV Immigration | NZ Immigration Policies for Employers (Ep. #32)
Is immigration an important factor in your business?
Do you have any foreign-born employees or needing to hire where there’s a scarcity or talent? If so, this video will likely have some nuggets of gold for you that will help you navigate these tricky waters!
Today we’re joined by Kay from Luv Immigration who shares some amazing insights about the many varying options available to employers and employees who are looking to stay and work in paradise (NZ) and keep building NZ Inc! Despite Immigration NZ’s best efforts to stop that 🤦‍♂️.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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31min
August 27, 2021SidekickTV | Dave Jessep Founder djca & Sidekick | Planning your Self Employed Income (Ep. #31)
While we're still in lockdown, let's use this time well to build a plan for the future finances in your business.
Today I'm joined again by Dave Jessep who shares his knowledge and simple strategies that will help you build a successful plan in your business. The 'bottom up' Profit and Loss.
Set your target income!

Can you save on your expenses?

What's your Gross Profit margin? (what even is Gross Profit?)

* How do we drive sales?
What Key Performance Indicators are we tracking Dave says it's about getting back to 'what your perfect world looks like' and then the simple stuff that gets you there!
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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12min
August 25, 2021SidekickTV | Kirsten Maclean LLB Sidekick Legal | FAQs for Employers During Lockdown (Ep. #30)
In this Lockdown episode of #SidekickTV I'm joined by Kirsten Maclean from Sidekick Legal to help us small business owners navigate the tricky waters of HR during lockdowns and govt restrictions. We're covering off the frequently asked questions that are circulating in these uncertain times;
1. If I get subsidy can I just automatically drop everyone’s pay to 80% or less or cut back their days

2. Can I make my employees use sick and/or annual leave rather than paying wages.

3. Do I include casual employees in wage subsidy applications.

4. What do I do if I have a new employee due to commence work during lockdown restrictions – can they be included in wage subsidy.

5. What happens if I have work for employees to do from home but they’re refusing to do it….
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
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13min
August 17, 2021 SidekickTV | Dave Jessep - Founder of DJCA & Sidekick Group | Sidekick Business Edge (Ep. #29)
We're finally back with another episode of #SidekickTV and it's a pleasure to be joined by my old boss Dave Jessep, Sidekick founder and all round top bloke!
Today Dave tells us about a new project, Sidekick Business Edge, a weekly professional development session for business owners to upskill and build capability. Dave draws on his vast experience and shares stories of best practice and wins in business.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!

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14min
July 08, 2021SidekickTV | Melissa Benge - First Avenue Property | Property Market (Ep. #28)
In this episode of SidekickTV, I'm joined by Melissa Benge from First Avenue Property!
Here we discuss the complex and constantly changing housing market in NZ. Melissa offers valuable insight into the reasoning behind current changes, and how that'll affect both current property owners and potential buyers.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:39 - Intro

0:39 - 1:54 - What's the current state of the market?

1:54 - 2:21 - What's the historic low of recent times?

2:21 - 3:58 - What do you think are the big factors affecting supply?

3:59 - 5:10 - What is the expected impact of low supply on price?

5:10 - 7:18 - Do you think recent legislative changes will have much effect?

7:18 - 9:29 - Knee jerk reactions to these changes?

9:29 - 11:29 - What are some suggestions for property owners to improve their situation?

11:29 - 13:30 - What are some of the penalties for not meeting the Healthy Housing standards

13:30 - 14:07 - Outro & Summary
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15min
June 30, 2021SidekickTV | Dean Percy | Life Education Trust (Ep. #27)
In this video, Ric is joined by Dean Percy from the Life Education Trust. They discuss a number of things including what Life Education is up to at the moment, how it's meeting the needs of today's youth, and how this will all affect the next generation of small business employees. They also have a chat about Ric's upcoming Ultra-Marathon, which he's doing money to fundraise for Life-Ed (here's the link to the donation page: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ultra...)
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:33 - Intro

0:34 - 1:59 - What drew you into working with the trust?

2:00 - 4:10 - What are some of the key threads being taught in schools currently, and how are you doing that?

4:11 - 6:04 - 1 in 5 kids feels really sad/stressed everyday, what do you think are some of the causes of statistics like that?

6:04 - 7:00 - There are some quite incredible statistics going on at the moment...

7:00 - 8:15 - The next generation of small business employees

8:15 - 9:46 - One of the key goals that's driving fundraising at the moment is the planned classroom, could you tell me a bit more about that? 9:46 - 10:46 - You're very mindful of where your funding is sourced, what's the reasoning behind that?

10:46 - 11:50 - Summary about Life Education Trust and Ric's race
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13min

FAQs about SidekickTV:

How many episodes does SidekickTV have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.