Australian Business Podcast

There’s so much involved in starting up and running a business in Australia. From sales and marketing, to finance, operations and cashflow, business owners wear a lot of hats.  In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Zara McGuffie took the mic solo to share the most popular episodes of 2024.  From how to start a business, how to scale a business, effectively use AI in your business, how to manage your finances, improve cashflow, and so much more!  Top 7 Episodes of 2024 here:  5 "must know" small business finance tips 20 Epic Business Tricks  Scaling your business: Tips for Expanding and Growing 40% of Australian small business fail  How to Unleash AI In your business 6 steps to a bullet proof financial plan: mastering cash flow AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Marketing Consult with Zara Business Accelerator Program Digital Business Owner Community - FREE Rask Show Notes Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Program Rask Core – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Hartzer, former Westpac Group (ASX: WBC) CEO, author of The Leadership Star, and CEO of Quantium Health, features on this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask. Brian Hartzer is an experienced executive and banker, leadership mentor and investor who served as CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019. Prior to his time as Westpac’s CEO, Brian spent 15 years in senior executive roles at major banks in Australia and the UK. These roles included Brian becoming CEO at Westpac, and divisional chief executive at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) and ANZ Banking Group (ASX: ANZ). Prior to joining ANZ, Brian spent ten years as a financial services strategy consultant at First Manhattan Consulting Group in New York, Melbourne and San Francisco. Based in Sydney, Brian is CEO of data and technology platform, Quantium, where he is CEO of the group's Health business. In this Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask, Brian Hartzer shares: 1. His journey and early life, with key lessons from parents to boarding school 2. Getting into Princeton and turning down a job at JP Morgan 3. Discovering the power of banking 4. Lessons learned at ANZ as it transitioned to digital 5. The GFC and it's impact on Royal Bank of Scotland 6. Developing as a leader through challenges in the UK and Australia 7. Brian's role at Westpac 8. Taking on the CEO role at Westpac during the Royal Commission 9. The five key principles of Brian's Leadership Star framewokr 10. What it means to 'clear the way' for brilliant employees 11. The role of AI and Brian's role at Quantium Health 12. Two pieces of Brian would give himself Brian's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Leadership-Star-Practical-Building-Engagement/dp/0730390837 Brian's book on Audible: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Leadership-Star-Audiobook/B09JG11S5Q Leadership star website: https://www.theleadershipstar.com/ Quantium: https://quantium.com/ AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free Business Owner Community Free Marketing Call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Program Rask Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking on your first employee is indeed a significant step for any business owner. In this episode, Peta Lonergan, ATO Assistant Commissioner for Superannuation & Employer Obligations, shares reliable sources to guide business owners through what they need to know when hiring an employee. We chat about paying taxes, setting up your employee's superannuation, fringe benefit tax and much more. Before you hire your first worker | Australian Taxation Office Essentials to strengthen your small business Hiring employees checklist | business.gov.au Fair Work Ombudsman  Applying for other registrations | ABR  Super for employers (ATO Guide)  Registering for FBT | Australian Taxation Office Difference between employees and independent contractors Hiring a new worker | Australian Taxation Office PAYG withholding | Australian Taxation Office Tax tables | Australian Taxation Office Tax withheld calculator | Australian Taxation Office ATO tax on shares explained (full 2024 guide for share investors & traders) | Rask Media Investor tax return masterclass ft. ATO Assistant Commissioner | Rask Media Free business course by Owen Rask AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free Business Owner Community Free Marketing Call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Program Rask Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a question most business owners don't want to ask, but one that can have a big impact on long-term success and growth.  Join Zara McGuffie as she delves into the risky world of rebranding with Owen Rask, uncovering the hidden reasons why even thriving businesses need to evolve.  In this episode, you'll discover: The story behind Rask's rebrand and why they ditched their logo How a simple shift in messaging can transform your target audience and attract new customers 3 crucial mistakes to avoid when rebranding your business, saving you time and money The ideal framework for a successful rebrand, providing a step-by-step guide for your own business AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS PODCAST RESOURCES Free Business Owner Community Free Marketing Call with Zara Inflection Accelerator Program Rask Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core – DIY investing Owen’s FREE investor bootcamp Ask a question DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices