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The Real Solutions Business Podcast
Real People, Real Solutions. You'll hear local business leaders from Christchurch and around New Zealand share their expertise on how to succeed and make your company stand out.
Episodes
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55. End User Cyber Security
In this episode I am joined by Max John from White-Mirror Cyber Security Awareness and Consulting to talk about the topic of “end user cyber security” in your…
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54. Next Evolution Performance
In this episode I do my first podcast recording over Zoom with the wonderful Alex Davids from Next Evolution Performance. Alex is co-founder of this…
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53. Marketing for SMEs with Judy Celmins
In this episode I am joined by Judy Celmins from ThriveableBIZ. Judy and her partner run a marketing consulting business for small businesses. Judy is a…
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52. Employment Updates you should be aware of for 2023 and beyond
In this episode I am joined by James Hobcraft (employment law specialist) to discuss changes to employment law over the last year or so, possible upcoming…
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51. The dangers of Relationship breakups to your business
In this Episode I am joined by our very own Charles Mullins who is a senior associate who practices in our relationship property team. Charles talks to me…
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50. Health and Wellbeing for business owners
Today I am joined by Shelly Stevens from OneLife. Shelly is a holistic lifestyle and nutrition coach who supports people with coaching to provide education…
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49. Solving the mysteries of the debt collection process
In this episode I am joined by Sally Cunneen, senior solicitor, who is a member of our commercial and litigation team. Sally walks me through the processes…
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48. Employing Young People - how to get it right with Dame Sue Bagshaw
In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dame Sue Bagshaw about the challenges and rewards of employing young people in your business. Sue helps…
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47. Communicating with authenticity and relevance to your clients and prospective clients
In this episode I am joined by local real estate superstar Vanessa Golightly from Ray White Papanui. Vanessa has built an exceptionally loyal base of clients…
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46. Ginny Rhodes Dress for Success
In this episode I am joined by Ginny Rhodes the Executive Manager of Dress for Success Christchurch. Ginny talks with me about her background, the dress for…
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45. ChatGPT and AI with Cameron Taylor
Artificial Intelligence or AI has been around for some time - when you use your face to unlock your phone, or when Gmail suggests an end to the sentence you're…
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44. Llivia Puig from SBS Wealth joins me to discuss transitioning to retirement and your finances
Llivia Puig from SBS Wealth joins me to discuss transitioning to retirement and your finances including how much do you need and where do you start planning…
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43. Llivia Puig from SBS Wealth joins me to discuss Financial Buckets
Llivia Puig from SBS Wealth joins me to discuss Financial Buckets and how to structure your finances according to goals and time frames. The benefits and…
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42. Thinking of selling your business? Business sales 101 with Derek Lough Managing Partner from ABC Business Brokers.
In this episode I talk with Derek about what business brokers do, how they add value and how you can use them to maximise the value of your business if you are…
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41. ABC Business Brokers Market Intelligence Report March 2023
In this episode I am joined by Derek Lough, Managing Partner from ABC Business Brokers to discuss the ABC Business Brokers Market Intelligence Report for the…
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40. Sustainable Transitions for Business
In this episode I am joined by Claire Waghorn the Sustainable Transition Leader at Christchurch Airport. Claire talks to me about her career to date and how…
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39. Moving ahead with positivity with Louise Neville
In today’s episode I am joined by Louise Neville, Director, Chartered Accountant and Lead Mentor from Accounting Solutions in Christchurch. In this episode…
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38. Business Recovery post a natural disaster
Today I am joined by Louise Neville, Director, Chartered Accountant and Lead Mentor from Accounting Solutions in Christchurch. In this episode Louise and I…
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37. Leveraging New Audiences
Let's face it, business can be hard. We all face a number of headwinds every day. Aside from cash flow the lifeblood of any business is its clients, without…
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36. Video Production with Kaushik Kumar
In this podcast I team up with Kaushik Kumar (Forbes 30 under 30 Asia Pacific) who manages Dark Matter a video production/sale video consultancy alongside Dark…
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35. Medical Incapacity in the Workplace
Join us to hear from employment lawyer Sally Cunneen about how employers can look to navigate the issue of an employee who might be medically incapable of…
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34. Communicating in a Crisis
In today's online world it can be a minefield for business owners when communicating their message or point of view to the world at large. We all know what…
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33. Capital raising for SMEs in NZ
On this episode Brad McDonald is joined by Dave Armstrong from Newbrook Ventures to talk about the capital raising landscape for SMEs in New Zealand in 2022…
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32. Thoughts on what challenges/opportunities might lie ahead for businesses in 2023
Thoughts on what challenges/opportunities might lie ahead for businesses in 2023 with guest Dorian Crighton Director of Baker Tilly Staples Rodway. Is there a…
The Real Solutions Business Podcast31. The secret to clear communication
We live in an increasingly visual world. Incredibly, almost everyone has a camera in their pocket and the ability to broadcast their message to the world. Even…
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30. Preparing for the next natural disaster
We're no strangers to natural disasters in New Zealand. From earthquakes to volcanic eruptions, floods and forest fires, it's not uncommon natural disasters to…
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29. What are you doing about workplace wellbeing? Part two.
It's predicted that mental illness will be one of the biggest facing businesses by 2030. It's more important than ever to create a workplace culture that looks…
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28. What are you doing about workplace wellbeing?
We spend so much of our lives at work. Could we or should we feel happy about going to work, or is it just a necessary evil? A means to an end. Brad McDonald…
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27. Loneliness at the top
Everyone is after the 'secrets of success.' What business owner doesn't want to increase their bottom line and become more successful? But short of starting…
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26. Six ways to grow your business
Everyone is after the 'secrets of success.' What business owner doesn't want to increase their bottom line and become more successful? But short of starting…
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25. Your business (probably) isn't cyber secure
Cyber attacks are on the rise. It's not a case of 'if' your business might be targeted, but 'when'. Recently, both the New Zealand Stock Exchange and the…
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24. Can you force your employees to get vaccinated?
It's a big story in the media right now, and we're sure to see it play out in front of the Employment Relations Authority in future. Can you be fired for not…
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23. The importance of good IT
All businesses need an "IT guy." From businesses with just one laptop, to complicated POS systems, or servers connecting employees around the country…
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22. Working for social good
What's the reason underpinning your business? While some companies look to give back to charity, others find ways to include an element of "social good" in the…
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21. Dealing with business growth
We've had a few conversations with people who have dealt with stress and struggles, but what do you do when everything is going well? Perhaps too well? Owner…
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20. Improving financial performance
Now you've checked in on how your business is performing, what can you do to make it better? Chartered Accountant Louise Neville, director of Accounting…
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19. Measuring financial performance
How is your business really doing? How often do you check? How often SHOULD you check? Chartered Accountant Louise Neville, director of Accounting Solutions…
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18. How to stand out from the crowd?
It's a crowded marketplace out there. Whatever industry you're in, it's almost guaranteed there will be others offering the same products, services or…
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17. So you need a new staff member?
Business is going well. There is too much work for you to handle. You need to hire someone to help out. It can be a struggle finding the right person for your…
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16. So why even run your own business?
This podcast started to provide real advice and experience to business owners and busy professionals. But we haven't asked the obvious question: Why even run…
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15. Is podcast marketing the future?
Merry Christmas! Is Christmas a time for you to wind down and take a break, or is it your busy season where you're hoping to make up for some losses? Whatever…
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14. Building business resilience
WARNING: This episode deals with issues around mental illness and suicide. Resilience. It's a word we're very familiar with in Canterbury, New Zealand…
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13. Getting your debtors under control
The logical next topic, following on from our episode about how to manage your cash flow. If you're sending out invoices and 'hoping' that people will pay you…
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12. How to manage your cash flow
Does this sound familiar? You know that you're making money, but still wonder where it's gone by the time bills and tax are due to be paid? If you're working…
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11. Protecting Personal Assets
Starting a business can be risky. Before starting out on your venture, you want to make sure that important assets like your family home are protected. That…
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10. The Four Day Working Week
Everyone is searching for the perfect work / life balance. Is it possible that Christchurch landscape architect Tony Milne has discovered the secret? Amongst…
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9. Managing a problematic employee
Employees can be the biggest asset to your business, as well as one of the biggest sources of risk. Following on from Brad McDonald's discussion with solicitor…
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8. Strategic planning for your business
Where will your business be in three months? How about 6 months? What will your business look like this time next year? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald…
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7. So what is SEO?
Real People, Real Solutions. If you're in business, there's a good chance you've heard of SEO. Probably because you have received a number of unsolicited…
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6. When did you last look at your website?
Real People, Real Solutions. If you're in business, and you don't have a website, what are you doing? Another question worth asking is, when did you last…
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5. What to do with a 'bad employee'?
Real People, Real Solutions. Employment is a relationship, and it's sad to say that relationship breaks down at times. There is a very strict process that…
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4. Becoming an online retailer
Real People, Real Solutions. As lockdown restrictions began around New Zealand, many business owners saw the future of online shopping. How can you keep…
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3. Social Media Best Practice
Real People, Real Solutions. Having an online presence is considered a must if you want to do business in this day and age. But what do you need to do and…
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2. Shareholders vs Directors
Real People, Real Solutions. In order to succeed, businesses need strong leadership. People making day-to-day decisions within the business, as well as people…
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1. How important are Employment Agreements?
Real People, Real Solutions. It's exciting when your business grows to a point where you need to hire someone else. But, taking on an employee is a massive…