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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Welcome back to Small Biz Matters!

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Oct 24

I sat down with The Hon Bruce Bilson the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman to discuss how small businesses can be more involved in policy and what ASBFEO does to support small business. In what way do they speak on behalf...

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Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose. ~ WE'RE BACK BABY!!

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Oct 23

We are back!!! After two years Small Biz Matters returns with a new radio program dedicated to empowering small businesses and their advisors to engage with policy and advocacy...

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Reconnecting to global markets - what opportunities await in overseas markets? With special guest Trena Blair, CEO of FD Global Connections

Posted by Alexi Boyd on May 18

We all live, work and spend money in a global economy. E-commerce, virtual assistants, zoom calls & remote working are not new concepts. So what's stopping you from operating your business globally?...

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