Flying Solo

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Nov 11, 2020 • 23min

Why eating better is the best thing you can do to manage stress

Delia McCabe is a ex-psychologist neuroscientist and nutritionist, with a PHD in the neurobiology of stress and nutrition. When it comes to understanding how our brains respond to stress Delia firmly believes that what we eat plays the biggest role in feeling better and more in control of our busy lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 11, 2020 • 21min

253. Why meeting customer expectations has never been more important

A new wave of entrepreneurship is dawning, according to Salesforce Vice President, Merlin Luck, who shares key insights from Salesforce's annual Small Business Trends report. With optimistic, customer-centric and digital forward businesses proving the most resilient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 4, 2020 • 9min

252. Running a store? Here's how to ensure the safety of your staff and customers

Returning to work and re-opening our businesses requires thought and planning. Officeworks representatives talk us through the thorough initiatives and policies they've implemented to reduce congestion in-store and help their customers feel safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 4, 2020 • 26min

251. I started my small business after I turned 50

After 28 years of life as a high school teacher Marisa Lawlor started her wellbeing business, Just Believe Fit after she turned 50. It started out as light bulb moment that continues to have a positive ripple across her life and local community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 2, 2020 • 12min

250. How to manage the mental health of your employees during COVID

With small business owners already at risk of poor mental health the past year has taken its toll. For business owners managing staff these concerns extend to their wellbeing. Jim Kelly, Director of Health and Safe Design at SafeWork NSW shares some of the initiatives designed to support small business owners and their staff during this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 28, 2020 • 17min

249. Women in business: This is what you need to know about superannuation

Women are said to retire with around 47% less superannuation than men; they're also the largest growing demographic in the small business space. Christina Hobbs, founder of Verve Superannuation, the first superannuation fund founded by women FOR women in Australia talks us through the basics of making informed decisions about our superannuation and financial life when we’re running a small business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 28, 2020 • 20min

248. Lessons 2020 has taught me about running a cleaning business

Before COVID-19, GIAN Group had 280 staff in Victoria and NSW, and turnover of $4.8m. The shutdown wiped out 90% of their overall business within 7 days, forcing them to lay off 240 staff. Founder Gilles Delord shares what happened next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 28, 2020 • 16min

247. Sean Lues talks the travel industry and the impact of COVID

In this episode of From Local to Global, Kochie chats with Sean Lues, managing director at Journeys Worldwide – a specialist tour company that provides exceptional travel experience all over the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 22, 2020 • 13min

246. How to refresh your business tech

COVID life has given us all a new appreciation for the powers of technology but keeping up with the changes can be tough on small business owners. Sandy Young of Officeworks shares his tips for staying up to date and within budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 15, 2020 • 13min

245: How to reopen and operate your business safely

It’s never been more important to provide a safe and healthy working environment for your team. Regular OH & S has been replaced by the COVID safe regulations for each state. And while we’re allreally eager to get back to business, we still need to be mindful of the changing regulations. Sandy Young, a representative of Officeworks joins us for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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