EP#246 ~ Regions Rising, the Regional Australia Institute 2024 Summit Learnings ~ The power of regional Australia

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Sep 03

The appeal of regional living is here to stay for thousands of metro movers, requiring new thinking and action on how the services, housing, and skills landscape will develop to meet this ongoing demand across the country. Important economic and...

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EP#245 ~ The BusinessNSW Conditions Survey: Solid framework, insightful data and valuable info to influence policy

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 20

Dr Sherman Chan is one of those few economists who, when they explain a complex problem, it makes sense. That is why whenever you attend a BusinessNSW event where she is presenting or read their quarterly Business Insights data report, the science...

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EP#244 ~ How to build refugee economic empowerment for the whole Australian economy

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Aug 06

Recent data from Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman shows one out of three small business owners (34%) were born outside of Australia. Migrants and refugees are more likely to be successful in business ownership; they may...

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EP#243 ~ What are the key areas of policy affecting regional Australia right now and who's fighting to make it right?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jul 30

The latest Regional Australia Institute report Regional Movers Index (created in partnership with CommBank Business and Institutional) highlights fascinating trends in our nation's population movements. Metro to regional relocations are now 20% above

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EP#242 ~ Today's inspiring guest is young, driven and a sustainability innovator

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jul 23

With so much going on in the world, it is time to be inspired on Small Biz Matters. Our guest is a founder, has spent most of her working life since 2014 in the industry and a changemaker. She is the sort of person that sees a problem and knows ...

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EP#241 ~ What can we do to save Australian restaurants and cafes from disaster?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jul 16

Wes Lambert describes himself as passionate about advancing the interests of the hospitality industry through advocacy, education, and leadership. He has over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, a deep understanding of the challenges.

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EP#240 ~ Unlocking the Consumer Data Rights Future for Small Business Consumers

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jul 09

This week we were live from Fintech Australia CDR Summit for a very interesting discussion on why small biz matters and why does Consumer Data Rights matter to our community. The advisors, the small businesses and the Fintech industry. Panellists...

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EP#239 ~ Understanding the lifecycle and mindset of Queensland small businesses. What makes the sunshine state unique?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jul 02

Queensland is a unique part of the world, not only for its natural beauty, incredible tourism industry, but its people. And those Queenslanders are at the heart of small business. From agriculture to retail to tourism to metro and...

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EP#238 ~ An update from ASBFEO Procurement plans, social media bullies and the impact of policy

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jun 25

I get cross when people say there is no one representing small businesses. Not only do we have great business leaders and industry associations speaking up (often as volunteers or with relatively low funding or pay...

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EP#237 ~ How does the ATO work with associations and industry groups to support small businesses to meet their tax obligations?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jun 18

We are pleased to be joined on Small Biz Matters by those in government who are really at the coalface of supporting small business. Today we welcome Will Day, Assistant Commissioner in charge of small business at the Australian Tax Office. So why...

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