EP220 ~ What is the role of .au Domain Administration in the digital space and how does this affect small business?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jan 27

With decades of experience as a leader and advocate in the telecommunications industry, todays guest is no stranger to policy, international diplomacy and being at the helm of industry bodies, powerful advocacy organisations and having the..

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EP219 ~ Digital Identity is coming. So what does this mean for you and your small business?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jan 16

You do not have to be a Fintech or a tech company to work with data as a small business owner. We work on a daily basis with business data, integrated personal information and the data held on behalf of our customers. For most...

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EP#218 ~ What is the future of small business advocacy in 2024 and beyond?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jan 09

here are few people in Australia with more experience in small business policy, advocacy and purpose than Kate Carnell AO. Her resume as a community leader is impressive. Aside from a long career in policy and politics, Kate for five years fiercely..

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EP#217 ~ The tech StartUp world seems the darling of government industry policy. But is that the reality?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jan 07

The tech StartUp world is sometimes seen as the darling of government industry policy. Fast paced, fast growth, it's an exciting world filled with hard working entrepreneurs. They tried to woo this sector by encouraging private investment, boosting..

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EP#216 ~ ATMS knows about health, women, the economy, and micro business. How do they represent small business across so many policy areas?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Dec 05

ATMS is uniquely positioned to advise Government on health, women, the economy and micro business. How do they juggle multiple policy areas and represent their small businesses? Women are core to the success of the Australian health economy and ...

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EP#215 ~ ACCAN, who is the organisation fighting for small business people rights in the telecommunications industry?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Nov 27

After the recent and increasingly frequent interruptions and disruptions caused by the telecommunications powers-that-be, small businesses can feel as though they are helpless victims of these events, with no power or voice to stop them. Well, we...

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EP#214 ~ How does ABS' powerful data lead to informed policy for small business?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Nov 21

This week on the show we welcome Bjorn Jarvis is the head of the labour statistics program at the ABS. Why are we talking to the ABS? what has this got to do with my small business? Because they are advocates for the power of high quality....

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EP#213 ~ How bookkeepers advise their small business clients and how ICB advises Government

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Nov 14

Let us dive into the world of member associations. Bookkeepers and accountants are critical to your small business success. Assisting with compliance, getting set up and keeping all of your financial ducks lined...

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EP#212 ~ Highlights from Xerocon 2023 ~ What will be the impact of AI on the Fintech industry and small business?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Nov 07

Back in August I was invited to attend Xerocon where I interviewed captains of industry, economists and innovative app founders to find out what they think will be the impact of AI on the Fintech Industry. All small businesses are well on their way..

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EP#211 ~ The Australian Retailers Association is celebrating 120 years - what makes a successful association last? With Paul Zahra, CEO ARA

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Oct 31

Today we welcome Paul Zahra the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association. It is their 120 year anniversary so we are going to talk about how they represent their 50k retail shopfronts throughout Australia. What makes a successful...

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