Let's Talk Business Podcast

Few companies have disrupted the world order quite like Uber. First the taxi industry, and now the restaurant industry via home delivery service Uber Eats. Consumers love it, but can the same be said for the restaurants themselves?  Sydney's controversial lockout laws are likely to be axed in the CBD, will Sydney's once thriving nighttime economy bounce back? Xero's small business survey found companies investing in information and communication technology are likely to be growing. Xero's Angus Cabel elaborates. If you're paying for something by card, chances are you're tapping and going. Contactless payment company Square has released the Square Terminal, an all-in-one credit card machine for payments and receipts, available exclusively from Officeworks. Marc Frissard has been using the Square Terminal at his patisserie, Gateaux by Marc Frissard, and reveals why it's the right choice for his business. Peter Swtizer from GrowYourBusiness.com.au highlights how the taxi industry is fighting back against Ub

If you're paying for something by card, chances are you're tapping and going. Contactless payment company Square has released the Square Terminal, an all-in-one credit card machine for payments and receipts, available exclusively from Officeworks.   Marc Frissard has been using the Square Terminal at his patisserie, Gateaux by Marc Frissard, and reveals why it's the right choice for his business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Father's Day! Do you work with you Dad? Do your children work with you? John and Scott keep it in the family on Let's Talk Business. Turn on the radio, flick on the TV, open a newspaper, and you'll encounter a story about China. While their economic might is being matched with geopolitical flexing, they remain Australia's largest trading partner and the main driver of our economic growth. Dr Mathew McDougall from Reach China shares tips on how businesses can tap into China's unfathomably large market. In Workwise, we examine what it's like to follow in your father's footsteps. In 1837, Richard Hamilton planted his first vines on a small plot of land south of Adelaide. 182 years and five generations later, Dr Richard Hamilton continues tending to the vines and continues an extraordinary family legacy.  Peter Switzer's latest instalment of Grow Your Business. All of that and plenty more on Let's Talk Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1837, Richard Hamilton planted his first vines on a small plot of land south of Adelaide. 182 years and five generations later, Dr Richard Hamilton continues tending to the vines and continues an extraordinary family legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's reporting season and a selection of sellers have bucked the trend by avoiding slumping into the retail recession. A great bricks and mortar store requires an equally great online offering. Oh, and it doesn't hurt to sell vinyl records. Go figure. The scandal-plagued franchise sector is facing the introduction of tighter regulatory controls, good news for franchisees who've fallen victim to the power imbalance present in the ownership structure. Professor Jenny Buchan explains what could happen. Typical laundry detergents can often contain chemicals which irritate sensitive skin, and they're sold in giant plastic tubs which are rarely recycled. This inspired Frankie Layton to create The Dirt Company, and their debut product an all-natural, environmentally friendly, Australian made laundry detergent - check it out at thedirtcompany.com.au Patties Pies, a Victorian success story, as charted by Peter Switzer from growyourbusiness.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frankie Layton has created an all-natural, environmentally friendly, Australian made laundry detergent - check it out at thedirtcompany.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys are joined by Steve Turner who runs Black Diamond Outdoor Supplies. Turner designed a cutting edge LPG powered hot water system for campervans - which he has built in China. He tells us about his success and how the manufacturing process in China is different from ours in Australia.  Shannyn Byrd who is the Senior Employment Relations Adviser at Employsure joins John and Scott to talk about business owners sacking bad workers, and if they should consider running a casual workforce. And Peter Switzer from www.growyourbusiness.com.au spoke about the big lessons he took from reading Richard Branson’s book 'Losing My Virginity'. Listen to all this and much more by tuning into this week's edition of Let's Talk Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well its snow season which means business operations can be significantly impacted by this and John and Scott reveal the best way to overcome this. Plus the boys reveal why businesses look to China for their business operations. Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell also reveals the key changes to the small business fair dismissal code. The founder of OrganicWeb and a recognised MailChimp expert Gary Eckstein tells us the secret on how to harness the power of email marketing. And Peter Switzer from www.growyourbusiness.com.au examined just how we can manage overcome wage and profit theft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On average, we check our emails 15 times per day… that’s once every 37 minutes. That’s more than most people check their social media. Email remains a highly effective tool to communicate directly with your customers. It’s arguably more important than ever. Businesses build rich database of customers and potential customers… and a well-constructed email could convert those leads into sales. But here’s the kicker… how do we leverage that database? How do you craft an email which hooks them in, and doesn’t feel like spam? People are hypersensitive these days…. This is important. Gary Eckstein is an expert in this area… he’s the founder of OrganicWeb, and a recognised MailChimp expert. He tells us what the secret is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When you break it down, there are four main ways secure funding for your business. You can stump up the money yourself… you can get a loan from the bank… you can find an investor to tip in… or you can apply for a government grant. It’s true that a lot of business owners wouldn’t have a clue about grants, rebates, and incentive schemes… but it turns out that there is a seriously large pool of money set aside by the government… and it’s tipped directly into the coffers of Aussie businesses. Bruce Patten is the Managing Director of Patten’s Group, a grants advisory firm, and he revealed everything that you need to know!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It might be a cliche, but Thursday's events highlighted it's truth: Cash is King. Telstra's outage crippled the nation's EFTPOS network and prevented thousands of businesses from taking electronic payments. Technology can be a case of two steps forward, one step back. Macquarie Media's technology commentator Geoff Quattromani explained how Telstra's latest outage happened and explained why redundancy systems might have also failed. As NAIDOC week draws to a close, Noonga Chamber of Commerce Director Oral McGuire says small business and family enterprise are essential to improving indigenous employment. Additionally, with help from Officeworks, Oral is regenerating an area of Western Australia's wheatbelt and is halfway through planting one million trees! Peter Switzer from GrowYourBusiness.com.au reveals why it's wise for businesses to become a Purple Cow - so to speak!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As NAIDOC week draws to a close, Noonga Chamber of Commerce Director Oral McGuire says small business and family enterprise are essential to improving indigenous employment. Additionally, with help from Officeworks, Oral is regenerating an area of Western Australia's wheatbelt and is halfway through planting one million trees!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a recurring theme on Workwise; side-hustles taking off and becoming a full-time operation. Ash Bent was running his custom neon sign business Sketch and Etch on the side until his drone business crashed and burned - literally. Sketch and Etch now employs 15 people and has carved out a unique place in a growing market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Income tax cuts, on top of another cut in the official cash rate, means consumers should have more money in their pockets, but what does it mean for business owners? The Morrison government's centrepiece tax cuts passed swiftly through the senate and millions of Aussies will have some extra cash in their pockets and Brian Walker, CEO of the Retail Doctor Group, shares advice on how business owners can encourage taxpayers to spend rather than save. There's a recurring theme on Workwise; side-hustles taking off and becoming a full-time operation. Ash Bent ran custom neon sign business Sketch and Etch on the side until his drone business crashed and burned - literally. Sketch and Etch now employs 15 people and has carved out a unique place in a growing market. Peter Switzer from growyourbusiness.com.au shares a lesson from American business guru Jay Abrahams which will stop you from putting obstacles in the way of sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the End of the Financial Year so let's party, prepare to kiss the nearest accountant when the clock strikes midnight. On the whole, how did FY 2018-19 fare? Scott and John reflect on the year that was. June 30 is World Social Media day, and among the memes and cat videos are opportunities for businesses to turbocharge sales. Social Media expert Nicola Moras shares tips to help business owners ramp up their social media presence. On Workwise, Mark Chapman from H&R Block answers questions from listeners who want to maximise their tax returns and navigate their way through the tax system's complex waters. Peter Switzer from growyourbusiness.com.au explains why a SWOT can make a profound difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.