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Small Biz Matters Australia

Locality: Asquith, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 424 568 712

Address: PO Box 3389 2077 Asquith, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.smallbizmatters.com.au

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25.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: My experience of StartUp Support Programs - the Good and Bad and the Ugly With a welcome influx of innovative startups into our small business community it is helpful for experienced small business owners and newbies to understand the Startup Support Landscape.... Your idea can be grown, collaborated with, mustered, incubated, and accelerated so with no many opportunities to choose from (and pay for) the scene can appear cluttered. Beware to the inexperienced charlatans claiming to understand what it means to be starting out, or have any inkling of what the path to growth looks like. We need to have information to help our friends the startups and (insert descriptive text here)-Preneurs to navigate the brave new world. So we have invited Caroline Lepron (Aguesse), the founder of several successful startups including Skoutli to share with us the good, the bad and the ugly experience that is the Start Up Support world. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation #startup #innovation #smallbizmatters #communityradio #triplehfm #incubator #accelerator #techpreneur

25.01.2022 Small Biz Matters tomorrow ~ 2 GUESTS offering lots to learn: Nailing your Processes & Procedures With Dale Beaumont, Founder of Business Blueprint PLUS Full speed ahead - so what is an accelerator? With Nicole O'Brien OBrien, CEO of Fishburners... You know how you never have the time to really nail your processes and procedures? Well now you have the perfect opportunity, whilst your business is on hold, to examine, finesse, and refine the back-end of your business. So what does that analysis of your processes involve? What do you need to prioritise when it comes to procedures? Our guest is a leader in the business education world Dale Beaumont. Then at 9:30am - so what is an accelerator? Incubators, accelerators, startup hubs. They seem to be popping up all over the place. What exactly are they and how do they give businesses the edge when starting out? We are joined by the CEO of Fishburners, Nicole OBrien to explain if they just for the techpreneurs who innovate in the digital world, or are other industries and sectors involved too? Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #accelerators #smallbizmatters #admin #backend #communityradio #smallbusinesseducation #itunes #incubators #podcast #radioshow

25.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: When is a good time to mediate a business dispute? Despite the best intentions and our hard work at building relationships, sometimes it can all go to the proverbial. A dispute over an unpaid invoice, incomplete work, timing issues or workplace grievances can lead to your small business' downfall. ... We're fearful of lawyers and the legal system perhaps because generally we worry about being in trouble. But the legal system can support you, protect your rights, and help you recoup losses and income which is rightfully yours. The role of the mediator is one which small businesses should familiarise themselves with. Crombie Pitts from joins us this week to explain the role of mediation, how the small business commissioners' offices supports and generally what the process is to resolve disputes. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation #smallbizmatters #mediation #communityradio #legaladvice #tripleh

22.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Practical ways to support your business and your planet with Donny Chien, Co Founder Ywaste As we hurtle towards the middle of the 21st century small businesses are becoming more and more environmentally conscious and good habits are beginning to emerge. Whether it be reducing our carbon footprint, investigating our supply chain, going paper free there are many strategies we can implement to reduce our impact not only as individuals but as bus...iness consumers. But have you considered food waste and the relationship your small business has with this element? How do you and your staff consume it, source it and ultimately, dispose of it. Haven't thought about it yet? Well, considering food security is emerging as a major global issue, you might want to rethink that. There are programs in place that you can access to reduce your small business' food print. Here to share with us the mindset to rethink your small business' relationship to waste, great practical strategies plus a little bit about the reality of the start up world is Donny Chien, the Founder of yWaste. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation #foodwaste #socialresponsibility

22.01.2022 A massive golf clap to the Federal Liberal Government. Congratulations! You’ve succeeded in your tactical defunding and subsequent destruction of our Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) who has bent over backwards to deliver all of your messaging during the COVID & economic crisis. No doubt you would be completely bewildered to know that you’ve actually ripped the guts out of the small business cottage industry of Film production professionals. ... Shame on you. https://www.abc.net.au//abc-announces-cuts-to-pro/12384972 #media #smallbusinesseducation #abc

22.01.2022 Small Biz Matters this week ~ 2 GUESTS! Business Survival Guide ~ Helping businesses survive & thrive PLUS Leaning from the expats : HIghlIghting the basic mistooks ... Can you remember the last time your business was impacted in this way? Or how fast and furious the impact on the whole economy; therefore your clients, suppliers, stakeholders, connections (basically everyone) have been affected? The biggest question of all, were you ready for this? Wayne Wanders, the virtual CFO is going to share with us secrets on helping businesses to survive and thrive Then at 9:30am - Are you a wordsmith? One skill many small businesses lack is the ability to sing our own praises. And it means that our website, our social media posts and any copy we write lacks that which it is intended - to advertise us. It also means that your attempts to win awards might fall short because you are not fantastic at constructing sentences oozing with your own praises. We are going to learn from Adam Zuchetti, freelance journalist & copywriter about how to wordsmith your copy to perfection! Learn LIVE Tues 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or podcast on iTunes or www.smallbizmatters.com.au #economicdownturn #grantwriting #smallbizmatters #smallbusinesseducation #itunes # #communityradio #podcast

21.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: MeetMagic - disrupting the concept of the business meeting I realised recently that I haven't had a real life disruptor on Small Biz Matters before. Someone who recognises early the potential, uniqueness and well, the magic of their idea. Coupled with a desire to make true change, and disruptors are a special type of entrepreneur.... Carl Gough, the Founder of meetmagic.org is one such individual. After years entrenched in an industry he frequently describes as "Snouts in the trough" he hass chosen reinvented the concept of meetings, sales and the huge amounts of money wasted essentially to bring two people together. Listening to him you can't help but get swept up in his excitement in making real change in the events and conference industry. He is a passionate #disrupter. Along with all the corporate execs, software partners and the Starlight Foundation he supports, he is like a bull at the gate, ready to make you rethink your preconceived ideas and bring you along for the ride. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #entrepreneur #smallbizmatters #smallbusinesseducation #communityradio #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #podcast

20.01.2022 Small Biz Matters #186 Providing the small business community with educational content and advocacy since 2014with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 17 November 2020 It’s all about Local right now. Shop Local, Buy Local, Support Local - it’s everywhere! And it doesn’t get more local than your local council. Their role in the community is constantly evolving - it’s not just about Rates, Rubbish & Roads these days; we have an expectation that ou...r local representatives understand how we operate not only as citizens but businesses too, and support us in that journey. Some councils achieve this brilliantly and others not so much. But could that be because you’re not telling them what you need from them as a small business? But how are they supposed to represent you if you don’t actually communicate what you need? Bottom line is you’re not allowed to whinge about the problem unless you’re part of the solution. So that means explaining what’s wrong and how they can fix it. What do you need as a business to grow, create jobs and, as they say, keep it local. Joining us today is Steven Head, the General Manager of Hornsby Shire Council to explain how you as a small business (and community leader) can communicate what you need. They’re open and willing to help! Welcome to the show Steven. Topics we’ll be covering: There’s a bit of confusion about what role Council in general plays in small business compared with State and Federal Government. So, can you explain how does Hornsby council currently support and consider small business in it’s approach to each of these: Waste Environment town centre planning (others?) Tell us about the economic development strategy which is currently being considered by Hornsby Shire Council. What’s going to change and get better? What would the council like to hear from the small business community to make things better for them? Contributing to strategies when they’re available for consultation Chat to your local representative Call the council and ask for help! To find out more go to their website: https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/business and to https://hornsby.localised.com.au/. About our Guest: Steven Head has been general manager of Hornsby Shire Council since 2018. Prior to that he was Head of Network Sydney at the Roads and Maritime Service. Most of Steven's career has been in local government, including time at Ku-ring-gai, Parramatta and Willoughby councils. He is a passionate supporter of the role of local government in improving local communities.

20.01.2022 Missing networking? Starting in 15mins! Feel free to join us... Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8391025015 Meeting ID: 839 102 5015 Password: 135202... #chamber #networking #hornsby

20.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Finally, a good news retail story! PLUS Creating content marketing that works There are certain types of stories we all listen to in times of crisis. Stories of strength when overcoming personal hardship, of growth in economic slumps, and those ones which inspire us when we simply do not want to adult anymore. ... Well this story will tick the box ALL OF THE ABOVE. Karen Edbrooke started Big Girls Don't Cry Anymore, a rare success story in a weird world of retail closures. Forced to adapt quickly her business a great example of how the retail world is now survival of the fittest. THEN... Marketing strategy can seem like a long battle requiring constant tweaking and analysis. We work tirelessly to post, upload, photograph, describe, blog, video and it can sometimes seem like a waste of time. Laura Prael specialises in supporting small biz at LEP Digital; drawing on years of working with corporate and will share with us what is the customer journey and why this is an important piece the the strategy puzzle. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbizmatters #smallbusinessmarketing #growth #communityradio #tripleH #smallbusinesseducation #radio #retailsuccess

19.01.2022 Small Biz Matters this week ~ Tips on how to master first impressions and make that moment count Whether it is face to face or digital, first impressions matter. There are a multitude of times in our professional lives (or personal for that matter) where we can be judged in an instant. It is not mean; it's just human nature. And all those same rules apply in this weird digital world in which we operate as professionals right now. So how do you want to be remembered after the ...first impression presents itself? What can you do to ensure that you come across exactly as intended? Your dress, your presentation, your voice, it all adds up. Jennifer Austin is an image expert on visual presentation and first impression management. In her role asis image consultant, coach, trainer, lecturer and speaker she regularly helps individuals and businesses to make the most of that first impression moment, whether its online or in person. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation #smallbizmatters #personalbranding #itunes #communityradio #podcast

19.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: 2020’s Top 5 Tech products to get you remote working like a pro! THEN Statistics - How can small business access, digest and use the ABS data? With special guest John Shepherd, from Australian Bureau of Statistics ... Last time we ran a show all about top tech products it was hugely popular so we’ve invited a TechHead back to learn what his favourite tech products are for 2020. Tech is there to improve your productivity, efficiency & help working remotely. But you can waste a lot of time testing out time wasting tech too. Carl Robertson from Cat Rugged Phones, will share some industry knowledge on 2020's best tech products. THEN... As small business owners we normally gather "ideal client" info from anecdotal experiences and conversations. But what about the ideal location, B2B details, demographic, political persuasion, customs and habits, & social media use? This would be great info to help with your marketing strategy but where can you find it? It's there for the taking so we welcome John Shepherd the General Manager, Industry Statistics Division at ABS to explain how and why we should tap into this goldmine of data. Learn LIVE Tues 9am Triple H 100.1FM or iTunes or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbizmatters #tech #statistics

18.01.2022 Small Biz Matters this week ~ 2 Fintech Founder Guests ~ Tracking time whilst doing time with MinuteDock THEN Save While you Spend with Sipora In this scenario all of humanity has been living for the past few months it can feel like time is the enemy. We are waiting for it all to end, biding our time, counting down the days till life can return to normal. So what if you regained some control over time and better still, used it as a tool in your small business to better unders...tand how it operates? Jared Armstrong, founder of MinuteDock is going to share some top tips on why time can be your friend and how it can be a powerful tool in understanding your business. Then at 9:30am - Setting up an e-commerce website can be daunting so many online businesses start by using a marketplace or an online platform to do it all for them. But like all things Internet, the list of choices for this service grow by the day. So how do you choose the best option for you and your business? And are there any Australian options out there who do good? Sipora is taking on the Buy Now Pay Later culture head on by encouraging saving whilst spending and supporting small business along the way. #smallbusinesseducation #timemanagement #techpreneurs #founders #smallbizmatters #podcast #itunes

18.01.2022 Small Biz Matters #185 Providing the small business community with educational content and advocacy since 2014with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 10 November 2020 I realised recently that I haven’t had a real life disruptor on Small Biz Matters before. Someone who recognises early the potential, uniqueness and well, the magic of their idea. Coupled with a desire to make true change, disruptors are a special type of entrepreneur. Carl Gough,...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Small Biz Matters #184 Providing the small business community with educational content and advocacy since 2014with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 3 November 2020 As we hurtle towards the middle of the 21st century small businesses are becoming more and more environmentally conscious and good habits are beginning to emerge. Whether it be reducing our carbon footprint, investigating our supply chain, going paper free there are many strategies...Continue reading

16.01.2022 Small Biz Matters #178 Providing the small business community with educational content and advocacy since 2014with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 29 September 2020 Intro: Small Biz Matters is proud to announce our ongoing collaboration with the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman through regular updates from Kate Carnell about all ASBFEO is doing to advocate and support small businesses. In the second of the series K...Continue reading

16.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: September 2020 Update from Kate Carnell (ASBFEO) & Small Biz Matters Small Biz Matters is proud to announce our ongoing collaboration with the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman through regular updates from Kate Carnell about all Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is doing to advocate and support small businesses. ... In the second of the series Kate Carnell will update us about #ASBFEO 's response to the crisis facing small business. This week we are updating you on: - Jobkeeper, FairWork and the eligibility tests - The latest on negotiations between ASBFEO, Govt and Banks - ASBFEO's response to the crisis Commercial tenancies - who's helping who here? - Insolvency laws and what it means to be trading insolvent right now Kate Carnell, as an independent advocate for small business owners, has the legislative power to influence our nation's lawmakers, ensuring legislation and regulations are put in place to help small businesses grow and in these times, survive. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation #communityradio #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #tripleHfm #

15.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: The Accidental Pivoting Champion - The story of StageKings THEN... Regular Updates from Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman ... Whilst everyone interested in small business is trying to reinvent themselves by pivoting there’s one small business who is living it and everyone is talking about them. The story of Stagekings Pty Ltd is reinvigorating our faith in the small biz economy to dust themselves off and reinvent to success. So how did StageKings do it? We welcome CEO Jeremy Fleming, to share the story of overnight (haha) pivot success. THEN... Small Biz Matters is proud to announce a new collaboration with ASBFEO - regular updates from Kate Carnell about all her office is doing to advocate and support small businesses. As an independent advocate she has legislative power to influence our lawmakers, ensuring legislation & regulations are put in place to help small businesses grow and survive. In the first of the series we're chatting about the COVID-19 recovery plan, improvements to payment times and updates in the areas of taxation and procurement. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbizmatters #asbfeo #pivotting

13.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Getting prepared for (possibly the weirdest) End of Financial Year ever with special guest Andrew Watson, Assistant Commissioner Small Business Experience, Small Business, Australian Taxation Office. You may have been distracted by a couple of international crisis’ in the past few months but here we are again; end of financial year!... Hopefully 2020 will keep moving this quickly so we can get back to some semblance of normal small business life but in the meantime your requirements haven’t changed as a small business. Single Touch Payroll reporting, super obligations, BAS deadlines and wrapping up your end of financial year finances and still there, whether you’ve bounced back from this weird economy or not. One positive aspect of experiencing a slow down is we can all focus a little more on your admin and bookkeeping and what the EOFY requirements are from the ATO. Joining us today is Andrew Watson, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Small Business Experience, Small Business, at the Australian Tax Office. He’s going to share with us what the ATO expects, supports and how they assist if you’re one of the many many businesses experiencing hardship. #EOFY #smallbizmatters #smallbusinesseducation #BAS #ATO #recovery #STP

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12.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Adventures in the new media landscape - how can small business tap in? PLUS The journey of a Non-Tekky Tech Founder... Podcasts, videos, radio, TV, socials, posts, comments and notifications. The world has an unquenchable thirst for content, and no shortage of new platforms for you to tap into. And the pressure is on to nail the communication with your potential clients or audience across a number of these online spaces. We all know that we should be constantly working on our marketing strategy as our business grows but are you tapping into all the best channels available to you as a small business? We are spoilt for choice and many of these are free but we can drown in the options too. Here to join us on Small Biz Matters this week is Stefan Sojka a Media expert who will take us on an adventure through the new media landscape where you can learn how to tap into this unique marketing resource to grow your business. THEN... Not all Tech Founders are cut from the same cloth. We imagine an uber-cool twenty something hipster in designer ripped jeans in their inner west grungy garage, spouting bourjois ideals and claiming their commercial idea is there to make the world a better place. But what of those founders who fell into the role - coming up with one of those once in a lifetime nuggets that might, just might make them a fortune. Oh, and make the world a better place too. Sharon Melamed, the founder of Matchboard is one such creator. She’s a self proclaimed Non-Techy Tech Founder who wears life experience and a distinct lack of IT fluency with pride. Her approach to nurturing what she recognised as a brilliant idea and turning it into a hugely successful company was very different and drew more on her past than the tech future she now owns.

11.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Who knew Commercial Leasing would make or break the entire economy? PLUS Who are your strategic partners to implement change management process to grow your business?... When the chips are down you need a peak body on your side. And boy are the chips down right now. And a huge overhead is Commercial Rent. What are the Small business owner rights and the landlord responsibilities? Which level of government administers and is policing the protections? Right now the National Retail Association is flooded with queries about these changes. So we have brought Kyle Swain on Small Biz Matters to help you. THEN... Running a small business is never a solo road; your path is guided by strategic partners who help you. Fostering these relationships is important but equally so is recognising who is STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT to your business development. Someone who is hugely experienced and keen to share with our listeners is Annie Gibbins; author and CEO of Glaucoma Aust who had led teams who could not exist without the partnership and guidance of strategic partners. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes, Spotify via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #codeofconduct #smallbizmatters #strategicpartners #NRA #commercialrent

11.01.2022 Small Biz Matters #182 Providing the small business community with educational content and advocacy since 2014with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 13 October 2020 The annual CEBIT conference is a must on the small business education calendar. Always covering a wide range of interesting, thought provoking subjects, this year’s online version - the SMB Digital two day Conference held on 20th and 21st October is no exception. And it’s all free!...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Small Biz Matters #183 Providing the small business community with educational content and advocacy since 2014with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.Date: 27 October 2020 Time to get excited about statistics. No, really! As small business owners we are often reminded to learn who our ideal client is and research this with gusto until we have a perfect image in our minds as to who they are and what makes them tick. We normally gather this info from a...Continue reading

05.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Pivot, Pirouette, Adapt and rewrite your business story THEN Does working online mean you need to charge less - even remotely? So do you remember when you first started & everybody said it would be a really good idea to find your niche? And now we find ourselves in this weird world where we suddenly have to pivot?... Do you now have to throw your original business idea out with the bathwater? Or is it a matter of lateral thinking and tapping into new skills?. On Small Biz Matters, 'Psycho' Stu Lloyd, an expert in pivoting will share some excellent ideas on how to shift your business in a new, more positive direction. THEN.. I have heard way too many times in the last few weeks of small business owners heavily discounting their rates simply because they were delivering their services online. So I asked myself, why was this occurring? Nothing has changed apart from the vehicle of delivery. Sure, budgets are being slashed all over the place but why are we so quick to accept? Tim Hoopmann, Beyond Blue Speaker, will share his wealth of experience to help us navigate this weird world. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes or smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbizmatters #mentalhealthawareness #pivot

05.01.2022 The latest Small Biz Matters podcasts have dropped! Check out these great podcasts as my experts share their knowledge... Wayne Wanders ~ How To Understand The Safe Harbour Laws To Avoid Insolvency And Protect Your Personal Assets Tanveer Ahmed ~ In Defence Of Shame - Can This Book Provide Some Guidance To Advisors Of Small Business?... Two Drunk Accountants ~ In conversation with Dan Osborne & Tim Garth discussing small business #advocacy, the #accounting profession and general awesome banter! #podcast #itunespodcast #spotifypodcast #communityradio #smallbusinesseducation

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03.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: What is better than a great small business podcasts? TWO!! Dan Osborne and Tim Garth from Two Drunk Accountants started their podcast a few years ago when they realised that accountants have a lot to give and talk about when it comes to their industry and small business education. Coupled with excellent commentary on the financial services sector and a generally good vibe, this podcast is highly recommended by yours truly.... So... what brings these like-minded vocal entrepreneurs together? Advocacy ! You see, just like Small Biz Matters, 2 Drunk Accountants do it out of a passion to deliver great advocacy for small business and excellent content when it was lacking for years. But there are a lot of companies and business leaders out there who do advocacy for other reasons. It is time we asked the question: Who has a seat at the table? And who really represents small business when key policies that affect your ability to function, are decided? Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation #smallbizmatters #smallbusinessadvocacy #advocacy #podcast #ASBFEO #COSBOA #chambersofcommerce #communityradio #itunes #spotifypodcast

03.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: October 2020 Update from John Shepherd and the team at Australian Bureau of Statistics Time to get excited about #statistics. No, really!... As small business owners we are often reminded to learn who our ideal client is and research this with gusto until we have a perfect image in our minds as to who they are and what makes them tick. We normally gather this info from anecdotal experiences and conversations with other business owners or mentors. But what if all this ideal info like location, B2B details, demographic, political persuasion, customs and habits, and social media use was already easily and freely available. Well, guess what... it is! There is a government department full of real boffins who are passionate about sharing this wealth of knowledge and when it comes to collecting, analysing and delivering this sort of data they have made it accessible and useful to small business - and now have a brand new website too! It is all there for the taking and today we welcome back John Shepherd the GM, Industry Statistics Division to explain how and why we should tap into this goldmine of #data. Learn LIVE Tues morning 9am on Triple H 100.1FM or later podcast on iTunes Spotify or via www.smallbizmatters.com.au #smallbusinesseducation

02.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: Pivoting from piloting to a worldwide small business PLUS Unpacking JK 2.0 The road to small business success is dotted with the pitstops of life. Previous experiences, major milestones in your career, or successes and failures in a former working life.... But with each of these comes important life lessons that help to build up the pallet of colours that create your small business success. But some of those transitions are bigger leaps than the norm. Take for example today's guest. Eric Peck from Swoop Aero who, in a former life was a Australian Air Force pilot. How could you possibly take such unique experiences & utilise those skills to create a small business? THEN... Jobkeeper. JK. Stimulus. Handout... No matter how you describe it, it has been a great illustration that we are living in the Lucky Country. But is it FAIR? Is it EQUITABLE? And was COVID a missed opportunity where some businesses should have folded? Financial frontline worker Nicole Lynch from Streamline Management who is now a JobKeeper ninja has unpacked JK 2.0 and guided clients through this minefield with finesse, expertise and just a little bit of hand-holding. #smallbizmatters #jobkeeper #pivotting #smallbusiness #pilotting #bookkeeping #accounting #communityradio

01.01.2022 On Small Biz Matters this week: How does a local council support small businesses and works with advocacy groups? It's all about Local right now. Shop Local, Buy Local, Support Local - it's everywhere! And it does not get more local than your local council. Their role in the community is constantly evolving - it's not just about Rates, Rubbish & Roads these days; we have an expectation that our local representatives understand how we operate not only as citizens but businesse...s too, and support us in that journey. Some councils achieve this brilliantly and others not so much. But could that be because you are not telling them what you need from them as a small business? But how are they supposed to represent you if you don't actually communicate what you need? Bottom line is you are not allowed to whinge about the problem unless you're part of the solution. So that means explaining what's wrong and how they can fix it. What do you need as a business to grow, create jobs and, as they say, keep it local. Joining us today is Steven Head, the General Manager of Hornsby Shire Council to explain how you as a small business (and community leader) can communicate what you need. They're open and willing to help! #advocacy #smallbusinesseducation #communityradio #itunespodcast