SMB Wisdom

Episode Title: The Right Experts at the Right Time: Why Directors and Debtors Need Both Legal and Accounting Advice Before Crisis Hits Guest: Ann O’Connell, Special Counsel – Hall & Wilcox Host: Alice Ruhe, Partner – SMB Advisory Episode Overview: In this episode of SMB Wisdom , host Alice Ruhe is joined by Ann O’Connell from Hall & Wilcox to unpack the essential role that both legal and a...

🎙️ SMB Wisdom Podcast — Episode: Building a Resilient Team with Donna Marcus Host: Alice Ruhe, Managing Principal - QLD at SMB Advisory Guest: Donna Marcus, Business Services Accountant & Tax Adviser, Strategem Topic: How to Build a Resilient Team 🔍 About the Episode In this insightful episode of SMB Wisdom , Alice Ruhe sits down with Donna Marcus , an experienced Business Services Accountant...

🎙️ SMB Wisdom Podcast — Episode: Making Offers & Documenting Agreements Guest: Allan Kawalsky, Partner at Turks Legal Host: Alice Ruhe, Principal at SMB Advisory #Insolvency #Contracts #BusinessLaw #LegalTips #SMBAdvisory #TurksLegal #SMBWisdom 📌 Episode Overview In this insightful episode of the SMB Wisdom Podcast , host Alice Ruhe sits down with Allan Kawalsky , a partner at Turks Legal and...

International Women’s Day (IWD) has come a long way—but have we really moved beyond the token gestures? In this episode of SMB Wisdom , host Alice Ruhe is joined by Radhika Kanhai to explore how IWD has shifted from simply showcasing women in the workplace to a deeper conversation about equality, representation, and action. Together, we discuss: 🔹 How IWD has evolved beyond just one day of recogn...

Sapphire Parsons -Psychosocial Risk Management in the workplace. Welcome to the SMB Wisdom Podcast, a forum to provide valued tips for business owners from an extended network of experts, on their topics of expertise and Hosted by SMB Advisory Partner, Alice Ruhe. Alice’s guest in this episode is Sapphire Parsons of Macpherson Kelley. Sapphire is a Senior Associate in the Employment, Safety &...

Well we have made it to the end of 2023 (almost!) and in this special Reflections Series, SMB Wisdom Host Alice Ruhe sits down with a series of guests to discuss the milestones they reached, challenges they faced and lessons they learnt throughout the course of 2023. In this final episode of the series, Alice speaks with Radhika Kanhai of Moray & Agnew.

Well we have made it to the end of 2023 (almost!) and in this special Reflections Series, SMB Wisdom Host Alice Ruhe sits down with a series of guests to discuss the milestones they reached, challenges they faced and lessons they learnt throughout the course of 2023. In this episode Alice speaks with Nicole Davidson of Nicole Davidson Negotiation.

Well we have made it to the end of 2023 (almost!) and in this special Reflections Series, SMB Wisdom Host Alice Ruhe sits down with a series of guests to discuss the milestones they reached, challenges they faced and lessons they learnt throughout the course of 2023. In this episode Alice speaks with Simone Pentis of Advantage Partners Lawyers

Well we have made it to the end of 2023 (almost!) and in this special Reflections Series, SMB Wisdom Host Alice Ruhe sits down with a series of guests to discuss the milestones they reached, challenges they faced and lessons they learnt throughout the course of 2023. In this episode Alice speaks with Donna Marcus of Strategem.

Welcome to another new episode of SMB Wisdom. In this installment, Alice Talks to David Kreltszheim from Cornwalls about The ever-evolving world of crypto and its impact on business. David has worked for leading national and international firms for over 20 years. David’s clients have included the 4 major Australian banks, several international banks, Australian and international fintech companies...

Welcome to the SMB Wisdom Podcast, a forum to provide valued tips for business owners from an extended network of experts, on their topics of expertise. ‌ In this Episode, Alice speaks to Lisa Chapman from Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers about Statutory Demands, what they are, and why it is important for business owners to be aware of them. Lisa is a special counsel in the restructuring and in...

It’s time for another episode of SMB Wisdom. In this episode, Alice speaks with Belinda Sigismundi from Macpherson Kelley about Intellectual Property Essentials. Belinda’s genuine passion for all things intellectual property is demonstrated by the integral role she plays in bringing her clients’ innovations to life. Belinda is committed to understanding the needs and wants of her clients to maximi...

Welcome to the SMB Wisdom Podcast, a forum to provide valued tips for business owners from an extended network of experts, on their topics of expertise and Hosted by SMB Advisory Partner, Alice Ruhe. Alice’s guest in this episode is Catherine Ballantyne. Firmly entrenched within her clients’ business and trusted deeply, Catherine is a Partner in the Madgwicks Litigation and Insolvency team and is...

Welcome to the SMB Wisdom Podcast, a forum to provide valued tips for business owners from an extended network of experts, on their topics of expertise and Hosted by SMB Advisory Partner, Alice Ruhe. Alice’s guest in this episode is Radhika Kanhai from Cornwalls and together they discuss how to keep your business out of court. Radhika has over 20 years’ experience in complex court litigation and d...

Hello Everyone and welcome to the SMB Wisdom Podcast, a forum to provide valued tips for business owners from an extended network of experts, on their topics of expertise. Today we have a special edition of our SMB Wisdom Podcast wherein SMB Advisory Partner, and podcast host, Alice Ruhe is talking with Rubiix Business Accountants Director (and I’d like to say “friend of the pod” ) Stuart Coulthar...

Welcome to our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! As you are no doubt aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. This year the theme is #EmbraceEquity As part of many IWD celebrations, we have a month long showcase of some of the amazing women I know and have worked with or alongside in various fields to show Just how amazing women can be! In this Episode,...

Welcome to our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! As you are no doubt aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. This year the theme is #EmbraceEquity As part of many IWD celebrations, we have a month long showcase of some of the amazing women I know and have worked with or alongside in various fields to show Just how amazing women can be! In this Episode,...

Welcome to our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! As you are no doubt aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. This year the theme is #EmbraceEquity As part of many IWD celebrations, we have a month long showcase of some of the amazing women I know and have worked with or alongside in various fields to show Just how amazing women can be! In this Episode,...

Welcome to our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! As you are no doubt aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. This year the theme is #EmbraceEquity As part of many IWD celebrations, we have a month long showcase of some of the amazing women I know and have worked with or alongside in various fields to show Just how amazing women can be! In this Episode,...

Today we have another fabulous episode of our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! In this Episode, SMB Advisory Partner Alice Ruhe speaks with Donna Bruce from Alto Advisors about her professional journey, mentors and sponsors, the importance of a network and female role models. Having started in public practice in 2004 and having worked across a wide range of industries Do...

Today we have another fabulous episode of our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! In this Episode, SMB Advisory Partner Alice Ruhe speaks with Stacy Miller from Cronin Miller about her professional journey, mentors and sponsors, the importance of a network and female role models. Stacy is a highly regarded litigator with notable success in factually complex high end litigat...

Today we have another fabulous episode of our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! In this Episode, SMB Advisory Partner Alice Ruhe speaks with Radhika Kanhai from Conrwalls about her professional journey, mentors and sponsors, the importance of a network and female role models (listen out for the chat about Not Now, Not Ever: Ten years on from the misogyny speech By: Julia...

Welcome to our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! As you are no doubt aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. This year the theme is #EmbraceEquity As part of many IWD celebrations, we have a month long showcase of some of the amazing women we know and have worked with or alongside in various fields to show Just how amazing women can be! In this Episode,...

Welcome to our SMB Wisdom – International Women’s Day Showcase for 2023 !! As you are no doubt aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. This year the theme is #EmbraceEquity As part of many IWD celebrations, we have a month long showcase of some of the amazing women I know and have worked with or alongside in various fields to show Just how amazing women can be! In this Episode,...

Welcome to the SMB Wisdom Podcast, a forum to provide valued tips for business owners from an extended network of experts, on their topics of expertise and Hosted by SMB Advisory Partner, Alice Ruhe. Alice’s guest in this episode is Prue Greenfield from MacPherson Kelley and together they discuss all things franchising. Prue is a Principal Lawyer in the litigation and dispute resolution team at Ma...