ALNA

Australian Lottery & Newsagents Association

Business EN ↓ 40 episodes

Hear from the Australian Lottery & Newsagents Association (ALNA) along with industry experts on running a small business, with specifics on newsagents and lottery outlets.

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ALNA

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Business

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Latest episode

May 21, 2026

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Episodes

Tax Essentials for Retailers 21.05.2026

Join ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney in this timely discussion with Robert Mair from H&R Block on Tax Essentials for Retailers

Employment Fundamentals, Record Keeping and Pay Slips for Retailers 21.05.2026

Joining Ben today is Tania Harris, ALNA's Industrial Relations Consultant, who brings a wealth of practical IR and employment law expertise to help our members navigate the everyday realities of running a retail business. In this session, Tania and Ben unpack the essentials — from employment fundamentals through to record keeping and pay slips — the building blocks every retailer needs to get...

Practical use of AI in your Retail Business 19.03.2026

Let's talk about the practical use of AI retail today, what's real and valuable as opposed to the hype. From time saving to revenue generating, we will explore what is achieveable without tech skills and for anyone on a tight budget.

Cyber Security 17.11.2025

Join us for a webinar hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney with special guest Kimberley Roberts-Salee from Cyber Wardens. This is your chance to learn the biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses and the red flags and warning signs your business is at risk.

ASBFEO webinar 29.08.2025

Our August webinar hosted by ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney and featuring special guest Bruce Billson, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

ALNA Leasing webinar 18.07.2025

ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney hosts our July Leasing webinar with special guest - ALNA Leasing Specialist Michael Cuda, retail property agent focussed on tenant representation involving all matters leasing.

Using AI in your Small Business 10.07.2025

ALNA CEO Ben Kearney hosts this essential webinar with special guests. Tower System's Mark Fletcher and Gavin Williams. Learn how AI innovations can drive operational efficiency in the rapidly changing retail scene.

Update from the ATO 26.05.2025

Our second May webinar hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney featured Angela Allen, the Assistant Commissioner Small Business Experience at the Australian Tax Office. "Most small businesses try to report correctly, but tax and super can be tricky at times," Angela explained. She encouraged members to establish separate bank accounts for tax savings or consider PAYG instalments to manage cash fl...

Google Business Profile 02.05.2025

This webinar, hosted by ALNA CEO Ben Kearney withspecial guest Brian Laws (General Manager of Retail Operations at the Lottery Corporation), unpacked some eye-opening statistics about this powerful digitaltool:

ALNA Industrial Relations Webinar - Navigating Industrial Relations in 2025 28.03.2025

ALNA Business Boost Live webinar focusing on critical industrial relations issues facing small business owners in 2025. ALNA CEO Ben Kearney hosts special guestTania Harris, who brings expertise on employment matters impacting smallbusinesses today. The webinar covered crucial developments including the newCommonwealth laws on wage underpayment. Key Topic: Criminal Penalties for Intentional Underp...

Selling Your Business: Insights for Success 01.11.2024

This week ALNA CEO Ben Kearney sat down with Neville Roediger who is a Director of NGBB, a business broker in Perth who has been selling Newsagents, lottery retailers and post offices for decades. Neville gives members some great insights during the discussion on what is happening right now with business sales, how to maximise your chances of a successful sale and how to prepare your business for...

Retail Crime Prevention 04.10.2024

Join us for an essential webinar featuring Acting Sergeant Stephen Smith from the Queensland Police Crime Prevention Unit, who will be discussing "Retail Crime Prevention: Strategies for a Safer Business environment with ALNA CEO Ben Kearney

The Lottery Corporation 27.09.2024

Join Ben Kearney and Antony Moore, Chief Channel Officer at The Lottery Corporation as they cover a range of topics, from the recent successful jackpot runs to new initiatives like Friday Lotto and enhanced digital sign-up processes. The conversation also touches on important compliance issues, upcoming technological upgrades, and strategies for maintaining customer engagement in challenging econo...

Retail Leasing with ALNA Leasing Specialist Michael Cuda 30.08.2024

Join Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO and Michael Cuda, ALNA Leasing Specialist delved into crucial aspects of leasing that impact newsagents and lottery retailers. Michael shared valuable insights on emerging trends, particularly the increasing number of businesses changing hands and the complexities of lease assignments. He emphasised the importance of due diligence for both buyers and sellers, highlightin...

Maximising the Potential of your Small Business 19.07.2024

Join Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO & Scott Marsh, owner of The Lucky Charm, Rockingham WA discuss helpful ideas on how to make the most of your newsagency.

Australian Small Business and Enterprise Ombudsman recap 21.06.2024

ALNA hosted an informative webinar for members today featuring Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman. Bruce provided valuable insights into the current state of small businesses in Australia and recent regulatory changes affecting our industry.

ATO Update for Small Business 24.05.2024

Join us for a live webinar with special guest Deb Goldfinch, Acting Assistant Commissioner ATO in the small business line. Deb explains what a healthy small business looks like, what support and resources are available, and she gave advice on establishing good cash flow habits and building business resilience.

IR Webinar, Employment Issues and Key Legislation Changes for Small Business Owners 19.04.2024

ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney is joined by special guest Tania Harris, ALNA IR Specialist on this live webinar to discuss the employment issues facing small business owners.

Small Business Cyber Security & Insurance 07.03.2024

Cyber Security is becoming a huge problem for many small businesses and so we have special guests, Tegan Gilchrist from the CyberWardens program, a COSBOA initiative supported by the federal government, along with Holly van der Loo, Head of Corporate Cyber at Marsh, discussing Cyber Security and Cyber Insurance for the small business environment.

Learning about Lease Bonds with eGuarantee 19.01.2024

Join us for our first webinar of 2024 where we will be learning about Lease Bonds with eGuarantee. ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney will be interviewing Shaun Sergay, Co Founder & CEO of eGuarantee about the use of lease bonds to replace bank guarantees for commercial tenancies.

Building Your Customers' Business 19.10.2023

Join us for an insightful live Business Webinar, with co-host; Ben Kearney, ALNA CEO, and Brian Walker, CEO & Founder of Retail Doctor Group.

Key takeaways from ALNA Leasing Specialist 06.10.2023

Michael Cuda delves deep into the world of leasing for our Lottery & Newsagency family.

ASBFEO and your Small Business 28.07.2023

Bruce Billson, ASBFEO chats with Ben Kearney on recent changes that small business owners should be aware.

Small Business & the Law 23.06.2023

ALNA's Legal Specialist, Hank Spier shares with ALNA CEO, Ben Kearney the most common legal challenges and mistakes he has observed among small business owners. Drawing on his extensive experience in competition law, contract law, unfair terms, franchising, and collective bargaining. Hank helped shed light on these complexities.

Employment Issues facing Small Business Owners 26.05.2023

Tania Harris, ALNA Industrial Relations Specialist chats with Ben Kearney about minimum wage changes, recent employment law changes, and Top Tips on Compliance.

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