The Australian Small Business Show

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this episode we’re discussing a new topic – shrinkflation. Shrinkflation is the strategy of reducing the size or scope of a product or service while keeping the price the same. It’s a strategy that has long been popular in big business, especially in times like this where the rising cost of doing business is really escalating...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this episode we are joined by Alex Solo from Sprint Law to talk legal essentials for small businesses. Alex is a lawyer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sprintlaw, an international law/tech firm that’s transforming the way legal services are delivered to small businesses. Sprintlaw operates in Australia, New Zealand and the UK...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this weeks episode we are unpacking key 1 July updates that Australian small businesses need to be across, and what they might mean for your business. Specifically in this episode we discuss the following changes which begin in 1 July 2025: ·       Updates from ASIC including an increase in...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this weeks episode we are following up with our conversation last week with James Brown from BizTech Guru – on systems! Today we’re talking about why a new financial year is a great time to re visit your systems and look at what’s working, what’s not, and what you need to fix first. We chat about doing an audit on where you’r...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we are joined by special guest James Brown from BizTech Guru to talk all things systems and processes in your business. James is a Certified Master SYSTEMologist® | SME Technology Expert | Time-Saving Specialist | Business Systemisation Pro. James stands at the forefront of business operation simplification, with a rich 20...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this weeks episode we’re sharing something we’ve noticed amongst the clients we are working with at the moment – that business is a little tough for some right now. So we decided to share our belief that self care is not selfish, and discuss some of the strategies that we are using to help us stay resilient even when things a...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! This week we have a brief but important technical update for you after the Fair Work Commission announced its decision around the National Minimum Wage increase effective 1 July. This year we have a 3.5% wage increase being applied to the National Minimum Wage and all Modern Award Minimum Wages effective 1 July 2025.  But r...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we are joined by special guest Warwick Jackson from Fox Group Chartered Accountants to talk tax planning. Warick shares his expertise in our discussion about: ·      When effective tax planning should occur ·      What to ask your accountant (and what they should...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today Kristy-Lee is sharing her insights into the different ‘Boss Types’ that she teaches about and we discuss why it matters, and why you don’t need to change. Understanding this is something that most business owners overlook… and it’s the reason so many people feel like they’re constantly fixing things, chasing people, and wo...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we’re discussing some quick tips on what you can do before the end of the financial year to save some tax. Don’t let the tax man get more than he needs to. Specifically, we dive into: Getting your numbers ready Prepaying expenses Writing off bad debts The Instant Asset Write Off Connect with Us: If you're an Australian Sma...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we’re discussing the recent federalelection results and what it means for small business. Specifically, we dive into: ·       Energy rebates which come into effect 1 July 2025; ·       A new solar battery subsidy scheme; ·     &n...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we are following up from last weeks interview with special guest Valentina Coin, Co-Founder and Director of Via Technology. Val shared with us her frameworks and considerations for implementing systems and today we are going behind the scenes in our business to share how we select our tech stack, and some processes we have...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we are joined by special guest Valentina Coin, Co-Founder and Director of Via Technology. Val is a master organiser and change enabler with a proven track record of untying organisational knots. A true problem solver, Val is a student of her clients needs with the heart of a teacher to help them unlock their understanding...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we are giving you a little behind the scenes insight into why we try and take our businesses on the road and work remotely a few times each year. For us both, freedom is a fundamental value, and we feel it’s important to run businesses that align with this. In addition, we love to travel, so working from a different locati...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we’re discussing no ones favourite topic, but an important one for small business owners – budgets and elections. As we are all aware, recently the Federal Election was called for the 3rd May, we’ve had the Federal Budget delivered, and the response from the opposition. As we discuss today, a budget in an election year oft...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In todays episode we are featuring a follow up from our conversation last week with Finance Broker Anthony Hopson of Urban Brokers. Today we are discussing why as a small business owner it’s important to be finance ready at all times, whether you’re planning to seek finance for personal or business use, now or in the future. The...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this episode we’re chatting to Finance Broker Anthony Hopson of Urban Broker about market trends that matter to small business owners when it comes to accessing finance. Anthony is a home, investment and business finance broker with a wealth of experience supporting small business owners with their personal and professional f...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this episode of The Australian Small Business Show, we dive into the top five mistakes small businesses make when dealing with customers. Avoiding these common pitfalls can help you build stronger relationships, improve customer satisfaction, and drive business growth. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting o...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In today’s episode we are leaning into Matt’s expertise and talking about superannuation and how we small business owners cane it to help them in their business, legally. We discuss a specific strategy using property and also why it is important for small business owners to engage with the superannuation well before they need it...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In today’s episode, we dive into the essential mindset shifts, systems, and strategies you need to build a business that runs smoothly—even when you’re not there. From documenting processes to training a reliable team and automating daily tasks, we cover practical steps to help you take time off without stress. Plus, learn how t...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In today’s episode we are following on from last weeks episode on money challenges, and looking at some cost saving tips. Specifically we chat about:   Looking at your P&L Auditing Subscriptions Comparing and Re Negotiating Insurance, Phone and Internet Plans Streamlining and Leveraging System Automating Tasks Connect w...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In today’s episode we are joined by special guest Lexi Smith from Money Vine. Lexi is actually a returning guest, and we’re very excited to have her back on the podcast. After a decade as a financial adviser, Lexi hung up her heels to focus on helping other mums (and their partners) get on top of their finances, rather than simp...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this episode we are talking about hiring staff for your small business and Kristy-Lee shares her expertise on the biggest, and most common mistakes she sees small businesses make when it comes to hiring staff. Today we focus on three themes of mistakes: 1)    Hiring for the wrong role. when we lack clarity...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! In this episode we are talking about why it’s critical to review and streamline business operations and the cost savings that can be achieved by doing do. We discuss the common operational bottlenecks, and signs that it’s time for an operational review, and also share some of our favourite strategies, and AI tools we’ve been usi...

Welcome to this weeks’ episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today we are following on from last weeks episode where we were joined by Adrienne Donnelly from Seed Virtual Assistants and Organised by Adrienne to discuss the value of engaging VA’s to support your business growth. In today’s episode Matt and Kristy-Lee share how they leverage the support of VA’s (virtual assistants) to suppo...