How to understand the Safe Harbour Laws to avoid insolvency and protect your personal assets With special guest with Wayne Wanders, A Real CFO

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Sep 22

There are some changes afoot. No, I'm not talking about Jobkeeper, cash flow stimulus or any other support package, rather a piece of legislation which has crept up on the small business community. But like all things legal - we need to be aware...

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In Defence of Shame - can this book provide some guidance to Advisors of small business? With special guest Dr Tanveer Ahmed, Psychiatrist, columnist

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Sep 15

I enjoy having authors as guests on Small Biz Matters. They're great talent having researched for their publication and really knowing how to articulate the issues explained within; often drawing on their own experiences to bring the book to life...

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What's better than a great small business podcast? TWO! With special guest Dan & Tim from Two Drunk Accountants

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Sep 08

What could possibly be better than one small business educational 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...

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Pivoting from piloting around the world to a worldwide small business With special guest Eric Peck, CEO | Swoop Aero

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Sep 01

The road to small business success is dotted with the pitstops of life. Previous experiences, major milestones in your career, successes and failures in a former working life or maybe the success of failure of a former small business!...

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My experience of StartUp Support Programs - the Good and Bad and the Ugly With special guest Caroline Lepron, founder of Skoutli

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 25

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...

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When is a good time to mediate a business dispute? With special guest Crombie Pitts from CP Mediations

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 18

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...

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Adventures in the new media landscape - how can small business tap in?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 11

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...

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The journey of a Non-Tekky Tech Founder With special guest Sharon Melamed, founder of Matchboard

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 11

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

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Who are your strategic partners and how can you implement a change management process to grow your business?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 04

Running a small business is never a solo road; your path is guided by key stakeholders and strategic partners who help you. They might be people who work within your business, key clients, suppliers or supportive advisors...

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Who knew Commercial Leasing would make or break the entire economy?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 04

When the chips are down you need a peak body on your side. And boy are the chips down right now. Right now small, medium and even large retailers are losing income and purging employees to the point of no return. ...

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