In this episode I am joined by Derek Lough, Managing Partner from ABC Business Brokers to discuss the ABC Business Brokers Market Intelligence Report for the quarter ending March 2023. Derek talks through both through the micro trends of the quarter just gone as well as the broader macro trends in the NZ business sales market. This is interesting listening from any business owners out there wondering when might be the best time to sell.

In this episode I am joined by Claire Waghorn the Sustainable Transition Leader at Christchurch Airport. Claire talks to me about her career to date and how she came to be working at Christchurch Airport to help accelerate the transition towards zero emissions.

Claire drills down into what tools and frameworks are available to all businesses who want to embark on their transition to more sustainable business practices. If you care about the planet and what you can do to help protect our home for future generations then I encourage you to have a listen to this podcast and the fascinating information that Claire shares with me.

In today’s episode I am joined by Louise Neville, Director, Chartered Accountant and Lead Mentor from Accounting Solutions in Christchurch.  In this episode Louise and I talk about what it takes in 2023 and beyond to run a successful and thriving business.  The simple truth of the matter is that there are so many balls in the air at any one time, business owners must not only learn the art of juggling those balls but also swapping in and out balls of many different colours in order to evolve, thrive and grow.  Louise has a proven track record in business alongside a wealth of experience to draw on in her role as a CA, business owner and business mentor.  Louise downloads her knowledge and wisdom around what it takes to not only survive but thrive in business in this year and those to come.  I highly recommend you listen to this one and have a pen and paper at the ready!

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

Today I am joined by Louise Neville, Director, Chartered Accountant and Lead Mentor from Accounting Solutions in Christchurch.  In this episode Louise and I talk about lessons learned post the Christchurch Earthquake sequence on both on a personal and business level.  We specifically recorded this podcast for the benefit and support of those business owners who have directly suffered from the chaos and destruction wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle in the North Island of NZ.  Louise gives a heartfelt, engaging and valuable download of the important lessons she learnt in the days, weeks and months after her whole world was thrown upside down by the destructive forces of mother nature.  There is a lot of very useful and valuable content in here to help you move forward at a time of great loss and uncertainty.  Louise also makes a special offer to help work with any business owners accountants to formulate a disaster recovery plan for your business.  I hope that you find some comfort and inspiration in this podcast.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

Let's face it, business can be hard. We all face a number of headwinds every day. Aside from cash flow the lifeblood of any business is its clients, without whom there would be no cash flow! Attracting new clients is critical to sustain the lifeblood of any business but many people are left with the question of how do I go about doing this? In this episode I am joined by Cameron Taylor from Timezone One to hear from him about how best to leverage new audiences and win new supporters for your business. You can't afford not to listen to this one.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In this podcast I team up with Kaushik Kumar (Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Pacific) who manages Dark Matter a video production/sale video consultancy alongside Dark Spaces which is a specialist 'done-by-you' studio space in Christchurch. Kaushik has a wealth of experience in this space and just happens to be one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Take a listen to Kaushik demystifying the process that is video content production for business. This episode may just take your business to the next level.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

Join us to hear from employment lawyer Sally Cunneen about how employers can look to navigate the issue of an employee who might be medically incapable of performing their role alongside the dos and don'ts of such a scenario.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In today's online world it can be a minefield for business owners when communicating their message or point of view to the world at large. We all know what happens when people go off message on social media! In this episode I am joined by Cameron Taylor from Timezone One. Cameron is a Senior Content Manager from a global creative communications agency with offices across the world. Cameron brings to light his expertise and wisdom on what to do and what not to do in a time of crisis.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

Thoughts on what challenges/opportunities might lie ahead for businesses in 2023 with guest Dorian Crighton Director of Baker Tilly Staples Rodway.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better.

The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.