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We are back!   Season 2 of the podcast has more interviews with business owners and experts from a variety of industries as well as tips and tricks that we've found along the way. In this in episode Gerry chats with Sharon Van Kempen of Prime Traffic Solutions, a family run business in Adelaide. Sharon shares her story of how the business started, initially as a partnership and then taking it...

Short announcement to say we are taking a short break while we work on Season 2. Happy to hear any feedback either via email (businessthemeswithgt@gmail.com) or via our Facebook page (we are still trying to work out Instagram!) Got a topic you'd like us to cover?  Questions for Gerry? Any other suggestions?  We'd love to hear from you. We will be back soon with Season 2, more tips, more...

In this final episode of Season 1,  we give an update on our fictitious character, Jacqueline and see how she is travelling with her new business. Gerry and Tina also chat about a whole series of topics, including what insurance a business needs, how to choose the right agent,  the importance of maintaining a budget and things to watch out for.   Gerry shares some of his experiences and lessons he...

In today's episode, Gerry talks with Victoria Young, a specialist in personal and corporate insolvency.  Victoria is a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy and has over 15 years of experience in providing compassionate and appropriate advice to individuals facing personal insolvency.    She has managed a range of formal and informal insolvency appointments for businesses involved in education, ho...

In this episode we do a deep dive into governance, what is it, why should you have it, what does it mean? Gerry explains how important governance is for every business from the smallest start up to large organisations. Governance is vital to keep you accountable, to monitor your finances and to keep you on track as part of all the processes involved in running a business. Theme by RSquared  check...

In this episode, Gerry shares some tips and tricks he's learned along the way in his 40 years in business. There are so many things to consider when running a business and these tips include, succession planning, intellectual property, human relations to mention a few.   We will do a deep dive into each one of these later, but for now just some things to think about! If you'd like someth...

In this episode, Tina gives an update on her business and some of the things she's been up to and upcoming events.   We talk about how starting a podcast is like starting a business as we learn on the go.   We look at the importance of being able to pitch your ideas and have conversations.  Public speaking is an important part of any business and being able to communicate effectively to promo...

Today we get an update on our fictitious female Builder Jacqueline is going with her loan applications and the latest hurdle she has to cross. Our guest today is Andrew Heard, to discuss the topic of insolvency and the importance of good practice particularly in relation to taxes and good governance.  Andrew is an expert is his field and we're sure many will find this topic very interesting. ...

Today we check with in with Jacqueline, our fictitious character who recently applied for a loan with the bank.   Jacqueline had not checked if the name she chose was already registered, so she had to research and find a new name for her company. We discuss. Gerry has a chat with Jason, who recently set up a project management business with his partner.  Jason has a lot of insight into partnership...

In this episode we discuss Point of Difference what is it?  How do you use it?  Gerry provides some excellent advice on how to make your business stand out by creating your Point of Difference. Then we meet Mark and Paul, a successful partnership who have been together for many years and get their tips for success. Apologies to Mark and Paul for mixing up their names resulting in your hosts dissol...

In this episode we introduce you to Jacqueline, our fictitious new business owner. Jacqueline has worked in the construction industry after years of working for a large company.  We will go through her first steps. In the second part of the show, we talk to Steve McGrath who runs a very successful commercial painting company.  Gerry sat down with Steve to discuss his beginnings in 1988, lessons he...

In this episode, meet your hosts.   Gerry has over 40 years running businesses and Tina is thinking about starting a business.  We discuss the steps to start, things you need to do to set up and much much more.

Hello and welcome to our fortnightly podcast where we discuss all things business!  In coming episodes, we will discuss starting a business, talk to those in the new and along the way share some tips and tricks for starting and maintaining a business.