SME Servo

An interview with risk protection specialist Peter Alderson from Shield Insurance Brokers Adelaide. With over 30 years experience in the insurance and risk industry, there are few scenarios that Peter hasn't encountered or protected his SME clients against. From fire, flood and other accidental or deliberate damages, to emerging risks such as cybercrimes and management liability issues, Peter understands risk cover intricacies and helps his clients protect themselves from the consequences of things going wrong. In this short interview, Peter shares some practical experience and insights that every SME owner needs to bear in mind.

An interview with conflict resolution and mediation specialist Deb Black of BlackForrest Consulting. Deb advises business leaders, owners and teams on matters of workplace conflict, industrial relations, restorative justice, change management and leadership development. Her work focuses on ensuring productive team dynamics, effective communication, and constructive, sustainable working relationships.  An experienced Board Member, Deb holds numerous tertiary and internationally-recognised qualifications, including GAICD, Bachelor of Social Science, Grad Cert in Mediation and a Diploma in Vocational Education & Training. In this interview, Deb shares insights into communication and building understanding in teams to negate conflict.

An interview with growth specialist James McGill of Chatham Capital Exchange. With over 20 years of strategic and operational management experience in multiple service and product industry sectors, James advises growth enterprises and manages the movement of capital between investors and organisations positioned for growth. With an MBA, Diplomas in Financial & Project Management and a Graduate of the AICD, James possesses a wealth of practical experience relevant to the SME leader seeking growth and prosperity. In this interview, James shares expert insights on the types of questions every SME needs to ask themselves.

An interview with succession planning and business sales expert Bevan Roberts from Succession Plus and Dale Wood Business Sales. Bevan has decades of experience advising and supporting businesses to help them maximise their value, as well as ready for and navigate transition of leadership and ownership. An accredited Family Business Adviser, Exit Planning Institute Adviser and formerly sitting on the Business Development Council of South Australia, there are few scenarios related to SME ownership and management that Bevan hasn't seen. Here, Bevan offers some practical guidance to SME owners and drivers.

An interview with marketing & communications specialist Tania Cavaiuolo from See Marketing. Tania is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute and a Certified Practicing Marketer. Based in Adelaide Australia, Tania has more than a decade of experience growing local and national brands in the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Her clients enjoy strategic guidance, objective insights and practical implementation support to help them build their reach, maximise their engagement and grow their brand and business. In this interview, Tania provides some clear and practical insights for the SME owner, leader or driver.