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The Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast is a program aimed at motivated small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to improve their business. With Warwick Jackson, Chartered Accountant as host and various industry specialists as guests, the show provides answers to the common questions entrepreneurs face when looking to grow, sustain and market their business. Warwick draws on his background in both business & Elite Sport to help business owners to drill down & focus on the the critical KPI’s that drive performance. Get to the Contest is another way of asking the question: “What should I prioritise or focus on to drastically improve my performance?” Answer this question and you will be kicking goals with your small business.
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Uncertainty has been the common theme of our lives for the past two years. With lockdowns and Covid restrictions in constant play even today, we are often stuck at home pondering on nothing. Now that home isolation or sudden lockdowns are part of the norm post-pandemic, our host Warwick Jackson gives nuggets of advice on how to make the most out of your time if in case of mandated quarantine or isolation. Use this time to set your eyes on important matters that you often take for granted– suc...
On this episode of Get To The Contest Small Business Podcast, we talk to Stuart Balloch, Payment Specialist at GoCardless. We talked about cashflow solutions and how it important it is to be paid on time especially for small business owners.Here are some key takeaways from our conversation:1. Be transparent up frontTransparency is key to making sure that the cashflow is organised and understood clearly. Right off the bat, get clear on how payments will be made, when payments are due and all r...
In this latest episode of the podcast, we talk to Brett White, founder of Be Leaders and author of Shift Happens – 10 Effective Thinking Skills and The Lacuna Effect. He is accredited in Life Coaching, Thought Dynamics and Organisational Leadership, having worked with over 50 organisations and 350 leaders and influencers. We are glad to have him with us to talk about team engagement and why this is important for your business. Here are some key takeaways from this interview:1.What is employee...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn this new episode, we talked to Michael Seton, solicitor director and accredited specialist at Seton Family Lawyers, on the constantly changing landscape around COVID-19 and vaccines for small business owners. We also dived into the rights and obligations of small business owners, their teams and staff, and their obligations to their customers during the pandemic. Here are the Key Takeaways from this episode.1. There’s no one-size-fits-all.Public health...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn another two-part episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, listen in as I talk to Melanie Unwin, Director at Mogrify. We discuss the marketing aspects of selling your business and making your business attractive to a potential acquirer. Below are some key learnings that will be valuable to business owners who are in the process of selling their business or want to sell in the future. So, make sure to check out Parts 1 and 2 of this episode ...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn another two-part episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, listen in as I talk to Melanie Unwin, Director at Mogrify. We discuss the marketing aspects of selling your business and making your business attractive to a potential acquirer. Below are some key learnings that will be valuable to business owners who are in the process of selling their business or want to sell in the future. So, make sure to check out Parts 1 and 2 of this episode ...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn this two-part episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, I talked to HR expert Kristy Lee Billett of the Your People Powered Business and the People Powered Podcast.We discussed the key indicators of determining if someone is an employee or a contractor, some of the misconceptions around contractors, the consequences of getting it wrong and how to de-risk your business on this issue.Contractors are integral in growing a business.Contractors...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn this two-part episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, I talked to HR expert Kristy Lee Billett of the Your People Powered Business and the People Powered Podcast.We discussed the key indicators of determining if someone is an employee or a contractor, some of the misconceptions around contractors, the consequences of getting it wrong and how to de-risk your business on this issue.Contractors are integral in growing a business.Contractors...
What are money moments? We talk to Mark Nagle, executive director at Treysta Wealth and Advisory, to answer this question and listen in as he talks to our host, Warwick Jackson, about people’s relationship with money—the good and the bad.To guide you through this episode, here are some key takeaways from the conversation:1. Surround yourself with the right people that add energy rather than take energy from youMark talked about inner passion and understanding what gives you energy, what saps ...
In this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, I want to talk to you about something that’s often overlooked by small business owners—It’s all about supplier relationship and your business reliance on them. I'm not just talking about suppliers of products, but also suppliers of services, referrals, and more.Listen in as I talk you through a few scenarios of supplier reliance and let’s take a look on how these circumstances may affect your businesses. In this episode we ans...
Check it out on Itunes | Stitcher | SpotifyListen in as I talk about the end of JobKeeper payments and what small business owners need to be aware of as they navigate the next 12 months—all these and more in this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast.Here are some key takeaways from this episode.Covid 19 brought many challenges and changes. The Federal Government offered a number of initiatives to help small businesses. These included: The cash boost JobKeeper wages r...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherIn this all new episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we have Melanie Raimundo. She is a relationship coach and generously gives us a bit of her knowledge on how to build better relationships and, therefore, better business.1. Knowing yourselfUnderstanding yourself is critical to relationships. Know your triggers & know what makes you tick. Understanding yourself and how you like to communicate will give clarity that will allow help y...
1Check it out on Itunes | StitcherAN ALL NEW EPISODE.We have Damien Lehman, commercial and tax lawyer from Andreyev Lawyers. He generously shared his expertise in payroll tax and how it can affect small business owners. Here are some of the key takeaways from this episode:1. Be aware of your current payroll position to avoid nasty surprises.Payroll tax is a tax many small business owners aren’t aware of at first, and as their business grows, it can creep up on them and come as a rude shock. It...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherWe have Nic Coffill, Commercial Transactional Lawyer from Aubrey Brown Lawyers, on this all new episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast. We talked extensively about PPSR, asset protection and matters that are very important to small business owners.Here are some key takeaways from that interview:1. Be proactive in businessBe curious of anything and everything in relation to business. Stuff like PPSR (Personal Properties Securities Register) may be...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherOn this special episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we are going out of our studio to interview Sensei Pauline and Sensei Adrian from Black Belt Martial Arts, a karate school in Mingara. This is one small business I really admire, from the customer amazing experience that I’ve experienced first-hand to how they utilize simple but very clever marketing techniques in their business. There’s some real gold here that I’m sure you can apply in you...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherThis week on Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we have Fiona Wicks from Aubrey Brown Lawyers. We talked about all thing estate planning. There is a lot of nuggets of wisdom in this episode so be sure to have a listen.Key Learning from this episode:1. When it comes to estate planning, have a chat with a professional.Do not underestimate a good lawyer when it comes to estate planning. Get the uncomfortable discussions out in the open and all laid out on...
Check it out on Itunes | Stitcher“I lost my shirt, I pawned my ringsI've done all the dumb thingsI melted wax to fix my wingsI've done all the dumb things” - Paul Kelly - DUMB THINGSIn this week’s episode of Get to the Contest Small Business podcast, I talk about a topic that was inspired by a chat I was having with my guitar coach Jake Dobson. We were talking about the songs I was hoping to learn over the next month & the classic song “Dumb Things” by Paul Kelly came up...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherOn this brand new episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we are pleased to have Mark Wilkins, Managing Director of Capital Claims. We talked about depreciation that guide you through tax deductions on your property investments.Here are some of the key takeaways from our talk with Mark:Always ask the question when it comes to depreciation schedule. It could be worth thousands and thousands of dollars’ worth of tax deductions each year. Be aware a...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherWe have Leon Black, Director of Inspiration at Inspired Techs, in this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast. We talked about the Data Breech Legislation, using IT in your business and so much more. Here are some of the key takeaways from our talk with Leon:Train your staff.There are a lot of phishing and scams trolling around the internet these days. Attack via email is the most common phishing activity. The first step to combating these scams ...
Check it out on Itunes | StitcherWhat is an ERP and Does Your Business Need It?On this episode of Get to the Contest Small Business Podcast, we are glad to have Andrew Tolhurst, Partner Manager at JCurve Solutions. We talked about ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning, business management software that brings all core business functions together. Find out how important this is especially for growing businesses by listening in this episode. But first, here are some key takeaways from my chat wit...
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