Australian Lottery & Newsagents Association

Join us for our first webinar of 2024 where we will be learning about Lease Bonds with eGuarantee. ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney will be interviewing Shaun Sergay, Co Founder & CEO of eGuarantee about the use of lease bonds to replace bank guarantees for commercial tenancies.

Australian Lottery and Newsagents Association CEO, Ben Kearney and featuring special guest; Phoebe Netto, Managing Director Pure Public Relations. ALNA’s PR Specialist, Phoebe has been bringing her big business experience to small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations for over a decade.

Let's talk about the practical use of AI retail today, what's real and valuable as opposed to the hype. From time saving to revenue generating, we will explore what is achieveable without tech skills and for anyone on a tight budget.

Join us for a webinar hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney with special guest Kimberley Roberts-Salee from Cyber Wardens. This is your chance to learn the biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses and the red flags and warning signs your business is at risk.

Our August webinar hosted by ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney and featuring special guest Bruce Billson, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney hosts our July Leasing webinar with special guest - ALNA Leasing Specialist Michael Cuda, retail property agent focussed on tenant representation involving all matters leasing.

ALNA CEO Ben Kearney hosts this essential webinar with special guests. Tower System's Mark Fletcher and Gavin Williams. Learn how AI innovations can drive operational efficiency in the rapidly changing retail scene.

Our second May webinar hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney featured Angela Allen, the Assistant Commissioner Small Business Experience at the Australian Tax Office."Most small businesses try to report correctly, but tax and super can be tricky at times," Angela explained. She encouraged members to establish separate bank accounts for tax savings or consider PAYG instalments to manage cash flow effectively.

This webinar, hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney withspecial guest Brian Laws (General Manager of Retail Operations at the Lottery Corporation), unpacked some eye-opening statistics about this powerful digitaltool:

ALNA Business Boost Live webinar focusing on critical industrial relations issues facing small business owners in 2025. ALNA CEO Ben Kearney hosts special guestTania Harris, who brings expertise on employment matters impacting smallbusinesses today. The webinar covered crucial developments including the newCommonwealth laws on wage underpayment. Key Topic: Criminal Penalties for Intentional Underpayment It's now illegal to intentionally underpay employees.Under new Commonwealth legislation, deliberately underpaying wages and other entitlements can constitute a criminal offense. While honest mistakes aren't criminalised, business owners must understand their obligations. The discussion covered new resources available through the Fair Work Ombudsman's website, including details on the Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code andguidance materials designed specifically for small business employers

This week ALNA CEO Ben Kearney sat down with Neville Roediger who is a Director of NGBB, a business broker in Perth who has been selling Newsagents, lottery retailers and post offices for decades. Neville gives members some great insights during the discussion on what is happening right now with business sales, how to maximise your chances of a successful sale and how to prepare your business for it.

Join us for an essential webinar featuring Acting Sergeant Stephen Smith from the Queensland Police Crime Prevention Unit, who will be discussing "Retail Crime Prevention: Strategies for a Safer Business environment with ALNA CEO Ben Kearney

Join Ben Kearney and Antony Moore, Chief Channel Officer at The Lottery Corporation as they cover a range of topics, from the recent successful jackpot runs to new initiatives like Friday Lotto and enhanced digital sign-up processes. The conversation also touches on important compliance issues, upcoming technological upgrades, and strategies for maintaining customer engagement in challenging economic times. Antony shares valuable insights from his extensive retail background, offering tips to help retailers stay passionate and competitive in today's market.

Join Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO and Michael Cuda, ALNA Leasing Specialist delved into crucial aspects of leasing that impact newsagents and lottery retailers. Michael shared valuable insights on emerging trends, particularly the increasing number of businesses changing hands and the complexities of lease assignments. He emphasised the importance of due diligence for both buyers and sellers, highlighting key areas such as lease tenure, financial requirements, and ongoing liabilities after sale. 

Join Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO & Scott Marsh, owner of The Lucky Charm, Rockingham WA discuss helpful ideas on how to make the most of your newsagency.

ALNA hosted an informative webinar for members today featuring Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Bruce provided valuable insights into the current state of small businesses in Australia and recent regulatory changes affecting our industry.

Join us for a live webinar with special guest Deb Goldfinch, Acting Assistant Commissioner ATO in the small business line. Deb explains what a healthy small business looks like, what support and resources are available, and she gave advice on establishing good cash flow habits and building business resilience.

ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney is joined by special guest Tania Harris, ALNA IR Specialist on this live webinar to discuss the employment issues facing small business owners.

Cyber Security is becoming a huge problem for many small businesses and so we have special guests, Tegan Gilchrist from the CyberWardens program, a COSBOA initiative supported by the federal government, along with Holly van der Loo, Head of Corporate Cyber at Marsh, discussing Cyber Security and Cyber Insurance for the small business environment.

Join us for an insightful live Business Webinar, with co-host; Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO, and Brian Walker, CEO & Founder of Retail Doctor Group.