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Introduction December 2024Listen Now
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There's been a lot of hype, and a lot of fear, about new so-called wage theft laws that come into effect in January. But the Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, says there's nothing to worry about if you have made an honest mistake. Read More | 
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Don't be afraid of new wage theft lawsListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 9:20From the first of January, 2025, small business owners who deliberately underpay their workers will face criminal prosecution. Read More |  Anna Booth, Fair Work Ombudsman
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Fighting the surcharge banListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 6:05Prime Minister Anthony Albanese couldn't be clearer. He wants to ban credit card surcharges. Read More |  Wes Lambert, Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association
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Adapting to the insurance crisisListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 12:26As if the economic situation wasn't bad enough, soaring insurance costs could mean closure for many small businesses that have managed to hang in there till now. Read More |  Bruce Billson, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
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Not such a happy holiday seasonListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 10:43Here's a sobering statistic for small businesses: about 90 per cent of Australians are planning to stay home and spend less over the summer holiday period. Read More |  Elise Sharpley, Deloitte
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Holiday retail strategiesListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 7:16The small business retail sector is collectively holding its breath ahead of this holiday shopping season. Read More |  Lyndall Spooner, Fifth Dimension Research and Consulting
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Proof poor leadership equals unhappy staffListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 7:00Employee satisfaction is at an all-time low, and the main cause is workplace leadership. Read More |  Leah Mether, Communications Specialist
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Incorporating HR into your business strategyListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 5:11For small businesses, the cost of human resources can be substantial. But as companies grow and leadership focus becomes increasingly divided, the need for a well-integrated HR function, becomes imperative. Read More |  Ilona Charles, shilo.people
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The "unlikely" success of a $100m businessListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 9:13In 25 years, Jason T Smith grew his single physiotherapy practice into a franchise of 140 locations. Read More |  Jason T Smith
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Closing comments & quote of the monthListen Now
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Now, our quote of the month - from Winston Churchill, who said... Read More | 
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