The Business Behind Your Business - Real Advice to Help Small Business Owners Build, Lead and Thrive

Preparing for a New Business Year

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the financial year is swiftly approaching  - so what does that mean for you as a business owner? What activities do you need to do to set ...

Director Penalty Notices & the ATO

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a business in Australia, you may have noticed that the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is putting a lot of effort into recovering debt from bu...

Melissa Caddick & Ponzi Schemes: Lessons for Investors & Business Owners

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Melissa Caddick Ponzi scheme rocked the investment world when it came to light a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, this kind of fraudulent behav...

Stuart McLeod: From Accidental to Purposeful Entrepreneur

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about starting a business? Do you want to learn more about the SaaS industry? Maybe you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur you...

Changes to Industrial Relations Laws

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that a series of changes to industrial relations laws have been happening in Australia? Some have come into effect in Dec 2022 and others...

Why Your Goal Setting is Failing

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut making the same goals for your business every year because these goals are never achieved?Maybe it's time...

5 Things to Stop Doing in Your Business

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business owners spend a lot of time thinking about the things they should be doing. What are the latest trends to get on top of? What are the newest t...

The Journey From Corporate to Small Business

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling stuck in the day to day routines of your corporate job? Have you ever dreamed of running your own business? You are not alone! Many pe...

Starting a New Year

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sweeney, the host of The Business Behind Your Business, is back and ready for another exciting year of delving into the world of small business. ...

Why Do We Make a Podcast for Small Business?

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you've been wondering how this podcast came about?A bunch of factors coming together resulted in Paul Sweeney wanting to create a podcast f...

Stopping Zombie Spending

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you guilty of mindless spending at work? Maybe you have cash leaking from your business and you don't even realise it!Paul Sweeney (Pretium S...

How Standard Operating Procedures Can Simplify Your Business

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Standard operating procedures (or SOPs) are about making things simpler at work and saving time. The work day is full of so many tasks and it makes se...

When Accuracy is Required

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We assume accuracy is beneficial all of the time, but perhaps not always necessary. You can think of situations where accuracy might be sacrificed for...

Why Cash Flow is King

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Running a successful business is all about the profit, right?While being profitable is the ultimate goal of a business, one of the most important fact...

Managing Stress as a Business Owner

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Running your own business is amazing, right? The freedom, the power, the money - more like, the STRESS!Stress is something that everyone experiences, ...

Practical Sales

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sales is commonly listed as a problem area for businesses. But where to begin with fixing things? What can you do to improve your sales?Nathan William...

Data Security & the Optus Breach

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's something that all businesses (and individuals) dread - a data breach. We all know by now how important it is to protect our data. But despi...

Best Business Advice for Our 100th Episode!

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As part of our celebration of our 100th episode, we asked our listeners what topic they would like covered. The consensus was to do a compilation of t...

Delegation Done Correctly

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delegation can be a great tool for business owners to use - but only if used correctly! Otherwise, employees can feel resentful ("I'm gettin...

Data for Business Success

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need to know more about your customers or competition? What about trends affecting your industry? Or generational shifts in society? Successful...

We're Taking a Break

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We'll be back after a short break - there's more podcast episodes to comeIt's been a busy year! Between running a small business, shari...

Standing Tall Through Labour Shortages

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does your business rely on labour?An aging population and falling immigration rates already reduced our labour market and then COVID-19 made staffing ...

Why Tax Refunds are Bad for Business

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a tax refund is good, right? Everyone loves a tax refund!But, if this tax refund is for your business, then it may be a sign of trouble! It&ap...

Keeping Business Simple

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The premise of 'keep it simple' has been widely used and helpful for many people in many scenarios. It's about not overcomplicating thi...

How eInvoicing Will Benefit Your Business

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard that Australia is adopting eInvoicing, a new standard and network to help businesses with their invoicing needs.Larissa Walker, the...

Getting Started with Automation

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from our episode on the benefits of automation, Paul Sweeney (Pretium Solutions) takes a closer look at how you can get started using aut...

Why You Should Automate Your Business Processes

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling time-poor in your business?Maybe you're looking for ways to free up time in your busy days?Automation is the key! Learn how some ...

Getting Your Start-Up Investment Ready

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to grow your start-up but not sure how to attract funding?It is important to have your business ready before you try to gain investors.R...

Jiwa: How an ERP can help your business

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to forecast the right amount of stock to order? Are your manual systems and processes letting you down?Find out how ERP (enterprise r...

Maus: Tools to Accelerate Your Business Growth

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trouble keeping track of what is going on in your business? Does the idea of business planning leave you feeling overwhelmed?Are you ready...

Take Control of Your Inventory with Unleashed

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a business that buys and sells products? Or do you manufacture products to sell?Or, maybe you are looking at starting a business that will...

How Knowledge Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do to gain a competitive advantage over other businesses?Raj Nathoo from Keystone Active Learning  discusses how business owners can use...

Traps to Avoid this End of Financial Year

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What traps do you need to avoid this end of financial year?What is the simple strategy behind tax planning?End of Financial Year (EOFY) activities sho...

Intellectual Property: What are your first steps when starting a business?

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intellectual property (IP) is frequently overlooked by businesses. But by looking at your IP issues early, when you are setting up your business, you ...

Why Every Business Needs an Exit Strategy

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So you have just started your business -  why would you want to look at exit planning? Well, the more you focus on having a great exit plan, the more...

Scaling Your Start-Up for Success

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between a 'start-up' and 'starting a business'?  A start-up is all about scale, it's about creati...

National Employment Standards

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand your employer obligations under the National Employment Standards? Whether you have one employee (even if it's just you, the bu...

Turning Your Passion into a Business

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to turn your passion into a business? Sister2Sister pop duo did exactly that when they opened the popular Sister2Sister School of Singin...

Before You Start Your Business

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is being passionate about your product or service enough to warrant starting a business? What about skill or quality - if your product or service is &...

Should I Start a Business?

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a great business idea, but not sure where to start? Are you confused about what you need to do first? If this is you (too many questions ...

Law @ Work

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a business owner, have you ever avoided getting advice because it was too expensive, then had to fix up a legal problem which cost even more money?...

Practical Ways Employers Can Look After Their Employees' Wellbeing

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As an employer, what are you doing to look after your employees? These days, employers are investing more into employee wellbeing than ever before.Em...

Black Dog Institute - Creating a Mentally Healthier World

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we support better mental health in our communities and workplaces?  What training is available to help workplaces promote mental health and r...

You Really Do Have Time to Work on Your Business

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like your days are spent running from one thing to another and never getting anything done? Do you look at those 5 and 10 minute gaps betw...

Why You Need to Know How to Increase Revenue to Be More Profitable

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is revenue and why is it so important? Let's start with looking at profit. Profit is the outcome; the end result. It’s quite simply what’...

How Do You Determine Your Business Strategy?

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you determine what your business strategy and plan should be?How do you identify what your successful business should look like? What goals and...

How to Fund Your Research and Development Project

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are many grants and  incentives to help fund early stage innovation companies? And small and medium businesses can access them - t...

Why Business Owners Need to Use Superannuation to Plan for Retirement

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Planning for your retirement? Or do you look at retirement as something to think of 'down the track'? Many business owners don't plan ...

Meet Airwallex - Australia's Fastest Growing Fintech Unicorn

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business losing profits to expensive and unnecessary FX conversions? These costs are often 'hidden' but can go up to 5% each time yo...

10 More Ideas to Kick-Start Your Business in 2022

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you got some inspiration from last week's 'kick-start your business' podcast. We have another dose ready for you this week on T...

10 Actions to Kick-Start Your Business in 2022

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been reflecting on your business over the holidays? Maybe you have found some things that aren't working well, things that you want to d...

Managing Change in Your Business

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raj Nathoo from Keystone Active Learning explores how your business can manage change in this constantly evolving business environment. It all starts ...

Document Your Policies and Systems So Your Business Can Grow

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is documenting your business systems important? Mitch Kenny from Maus Software explores the benefits around having your business processes documen...

Using Technology to Make Your Business More Profitable

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is wonderful for business, make no mistake. It helps you deliver a more efficient, consistent and effective outcome.For instance, using tec...

How the Economic Environment Will Affect Your Business

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How will your business be affected by the events happening in the domestic and global economies?What can you do to prepare your business to take advan...

Director Identification Numbers

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The introduction of director ID will create a fairer business environment by helping prevent the use of false and fraudulent director identities. This...

Skills You Need for the Future of Work

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our Future of Work series with Harry Nathoo from Keystone Active Learning. What skills will you need to successfully navigate the future of...

The Great Resignation Race

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're excited to have Paul Cripps (PK People Solutions) back to shed some light on The Great Resignation Race that we've been hea...

What Does the Future of Work Look Like?

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Nathoo from Keystone Active Learning talks about the future of work. The future of work is characterised by rapid and large-scale changes that ...

How to Respond to Customer Hostility

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As businesses begin opening up, there is the added responsibility of enforcing the government's mandate on restricted access to the unvaccinated....

Back to Business - Avoiding Deja Vu

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The challenges facing businesses just keep piling up. But by being adaptable in your thinking, you can create a better path forward for you and your b...

Small Business Dads - Daniel Munday

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Daniel Munday, the host of Small Business Dads podcast and the owner and manager of DPM Performance, who specialise in supporting the...

How Much Cash Does Your Business Need?

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're looking at a topic that is very relevant in today's business climate. Paul Sweeney explores the question: If you are going t...

How Do You Succeed in Small Business?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you succeed in small business? Paul Sweeney shares some of the key steps and tools all business owners should have in place to help them succee...

How Do You Manage Talent When Everyone is Working Remotely?

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you manage talent when everyone is working remotely?It's a question being asked by many business owners and managers during these current ...

3 Essential Tools Every Business Needs

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sweeney and Paul Cripps discuss three essential tools that every business needs.Accounting software – accounting (including payroll), bookkeepi...

Paul Murray - Account Kit: From Minimum Viable Product to an Established Business

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Murray, founder of AccountKit, shares his experience of the start-up process from an idea, to a minimum viable product, to now having an establis...

10 Essential Steps to Take Now If Your Business is in Crisis

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 In our 50th Episode, Bruce Gleeson is back to share his 10 Essential Steps to Take Now If Your Business is in Crisis.After our last conversation wit...

How Do I Manage Employee Annual Leave During Lockdown?

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you manage employee leave during a COVID lockdown?  If your employees are unable to take leave, how do you as an employer manage the increasin...

How Content Marketing Can Help Your Business Increase Sales

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn all about how content marketing can help you grow your business. Join Leanne Shelton from Write Time Marketing as she explores these issues. As ...

What Should I Be Doing When My Business is Impacted by Crisis?

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of these family businesses haven't properly recovered from the impact of the first round of COVID-19 lockdowns during 2020.  What should y...

5 Ways to Increase Your Profit

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Declining or flat-lining profits (or even profits that aren’t increasing as quickly as you’d like) could be a major red flag for a small business....

7 Steps to Take Now to Make Your Next Financial Year Better

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 2021 Financial Year has just finished. For many the results will not be great. We all want it to have a better year coming forward.  So, what do ...

Casual Employment Changes - A Good News Story for Employers

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Casual Employment Changes - A Good News Story for EmployersRecent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) change the workplace entitlements and ...

Can Government Grants Really Help Your Business?

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised to find out just how many different government grants and assistance programs are on offer. Depending on your specific business...

12 Things That Can Go Wrong When Selecting a Business Structure

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When selecting a business structure for a small business, there is a cheap way and an expensive way.The cheap way is to do it right first time – by ...

Landing Pages - How Do They Help Your Business?

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Landing pages are often dismissed as a cheap alternative to websites. Phil Wendell from Click Click Media explains how every business can use landing ...

What is RegTech and How Does it Help Me?

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is RegTech? How does it affect my business? What should I be doing?According to Deloitte, "RegTech (Regulatory Technology) is more than a bu...

Tax Planning - How Your Business Can Benefit

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tax planning is a legitimate strategy all business owners can take advantage of to minimise tax.Tax planning is not just for big business. Every busin...

Does the 2021 Federal Budget Help Your Business?

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian economy's recovery from COVID-19 is well underway. The Federal Budget is focused on securing Australia's recovery and rebuild...

Unfair Dismissal

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is unfair dismissal?  Who can apply for it? How does the Commission consider cases before it? For many employers, unfair dismissal can be a road...

Understanding How Emotional Intelligence Affects Workplace Success

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to engage your employees who are working from home? Do you want better ways to support your remote team? Find out more about emotio...

How Business Networks Can Help Your Business Be Successful

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you thought about trying networking but not sure where to start? Maybe you're not sure what you'll get out of it or if it will be worth...

What Happens When I Have a Cyber Security Breach?

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PART 2 of our look at cyber security and the insurance you need to protect your business. In this episode, we look at what happens if there's a c...

How Does Cyber Insurance Work?

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is your business appropriately protected from cyber crime? Do you have specific cyber insurance coverage? Many small and medium businesses don't ...

Steps You Can Take to Strengthen Your Business Cyber Security

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're going to delve into some of the practical steps that you can take to reduce your exposure to cyber crime. Luke Iacovelli (...

Understanding Why Cyber Security is an Issue for Your Business

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to cyber security, the weakest link is the user - the actual human being behind the computer. You could have the best systems in the wor...

Beyond JobKeeper - What does your business need to prepare?

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the end of Jobkeeper approaching in March for those businesses still meeting eligibility criteria, and other tax concessions being phased out, bu...

Why Your Website is a Key Piece of Your Marketing Strategy

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are the traps businesses fall into with digital marketing? Where does your website fit in with your marketing strategy? Claire Wendell from Click...

Lessons Learned from Starting a Business

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sandra Zalud shares some of the lessons learned from her experience of starting a business and provides some key advice for anyone getting started in ...

How We Do It Here! Why having systems is essential for every business

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When processes and procedures aren’t documented…A customer’s issue may be handled incorrectlyCustomer service won’t meet customer expectations...

Understanding Key Person Risk in Your Business

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every business has risks. Identifying the cost to your business from losing one of your key people is the first step in protecting your business from ...

Lessons Learned from Successfully Selling a Business

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Smith, from Capital Plus Finance, shares his lessons learned from creating and successfully selling his business Cash Flow Advantage.Jason didn&...

Casual Employment Creating Great Uncertainty

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Employers now have a new issue that has come to the forefront that's to do with a case concerning casual employment, and it has the potential to ...

The 5 Pillars of Success - Part 2: Avoiding Negative Outcomes

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rita Morar from Keystone Business Advisory  provides Part 2 of our discussion of the five pillars of success. In Part 1 (Last Episode) we dived deepl...

The 5 Pillars of Success - Part 1: Your Primary Motivation

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rita Morar from Keystone Business Advisory explains the five pillars of success. In Part 1 of this two part discussion Rita discusses the first and mo...

Will 2021 be the Year of Opportunity?

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are hearing from business owners about opportunities that now exist. Many are planning on how they will capitalise on these opportunities.“Creati...

Reducing Risk from Business Interruptions Using Insurance

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to have contingency plans as part of your risk management strategy. What plans do you have in place, right now, to deal with scena...

Why Your Personal Goals are Important for Your Business

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Personal Goals play a valuable part in defining your business goals and the specific actions you need to take.A major cause of stress and anxiety for ...

Why Your Business Needs to Have a Plan

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's the point of a business plan?  My business is already up and running. Are business plans and goals the same thing? What do you need to in...