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90% of business problems are actually money problems in disguise.

Join our hosts on The Business Game, a podcast that moves the needle, for this special Shortcuts episode where we look back at previous guests to share their best insights on money, funding, and financial strategy. This episode unpacks critical wisdom on startup funding, venture capital strategies, cash flow management, tax optimization, and the truth about raising capital versus bootstrapping your business. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

* Why 90% of CEO challenges come down to sales and revenue - and how to fix it
* The funding vs bootstrapping debate - when to raise capital and why "too much money" can hurt your business
* Queensland's $130M Venture Capital Development Fund - accessing government-backed startup funding
* Tax strategies saving businesses $31,000+ annually - proactive planning that actually works
* What investors really look for in seed stage startups - beyond the pitch deck
* Escrow technology revolutionizing small business cash flow - solving the payment cycle problem

Connect with our Guests:

Megan Eichhorn and Tayla Morris -
Website: https://www.taymefg.com.au/
LinkedIn:  / tayme-financial-group 

David Blanch and Audun Fiskerud -
LinkedIn (David) : https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blanch-4170514b/
LinkedIn (Audun): https://www.linkedin.com/in/audunfiskerud/

Emily Price -
LinkedIn:   / itsemilyprice   
Tallystone: https://www.tallystone.com 
Business LinkedIn:   / tallystone  

Mykhaylo Shaforostov - 
Website:  https://www.crankshaft.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myks/

Michael Uadiale - 
Website:  https://www.smeedcpa.com/
LinkedIn:   / smeedcpa  
Instagram:   / michael_uadiale  

Stacey Bullman - 
Website: www.imnotmadatyou.com
LinkedIn:   / stacey-bullman-business-coach  
Instagram: Imnotmadatyou_ 
facebook: Imnotmadatyou 
Youtube: Imnotmadatyou3397 

Paul Veric - 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-veric/

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