How do you plan for the future and manage the difficulties of working in a changing economic landscape? This episode discusses the next steps for running your business, whether it is making product developments to reflect change in consumer demand, utilising new technology, or preparing the business for sale or franchise. We explore the prevalence of digital disruption, and the need to be proactive rather than reactive in order to stay ahead of competition. Host: Leanne Berry Thanks to: Wendy Bretnall-Wood, founder of Wendy’s Music Alan Rodway, business coach Ebru Sak, founder of Saks Salons John Di Natale, business coach and wealth creation adviser, and Director of Equi Wealth Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel. Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running a business has its ups and downs, but the extra challenges of growing a business can place additional strain on an already stressed business owner. How we can look after ourselves when faced with more things to do, and less time to do them? This episode looks at the growing pains of business: it may not always feel like success as you try to handle the difficulties associated with an expanding business, from employing new staff to taking on new technology. Host: Leanne Berry Thanks to: Julie Muir, celebrant Melissa Horvat, founder and graphic design artist at Graphika Helen Tricarico, founder of Healthy on the Inside (HOTI) – a home-made, organic kombucha Ellen Jackson, workplace psychologist Roland Hanekroot, small business expert Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel. Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether they be with employees, contractors or your family and friends, relationships are foundational to a successful business. However, they can also be the thing that makes running a business challenging and stressful. Managing these relationships effectively can be a steep and unexpected learning curve for those entering the small business world. This episode discusses how effective relationships inside and outside the business are a key part of success. Host: Leanne Berry Thanks to: Dominic Crawley, CEO of BASECON Sue Brian, Daisy Cow Soap Rob Hartnett, business adviser, leadership expert and author of ‘It’s All Possible’ Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel. Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boundary which separates business and personal life can often be blurry. From personal challenges to economic downturns, it can be hard to balance life with business. This episode explores the importance of looking after the most important asset to your business: you. It’s an in-depth discussion about how the stress of running a small business can impact your mental health and wellbeing, the realities of doing it tough while in business, and when to seek support. Host: Leanne Berry Thanks to: Julie Muir, celebrant Pauline Nguyen, one of Australia’s most successful businesswomen and restaurateurs, co-founded award-winning restaurant, Red Lantern Patrice O’Brien, General Manager of Workplace, Partnerships and Engagement at Beyond Blue Leanne Faulkner, founder of Billie Goat Soap Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel. Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest stressors for small business owners is money. Learning quickly how to handle cashflow is crucial for business owners soon after setting up their business. Getting paid on time, being responsible for employees’ incomes, or making risky financial decisions, are all common challenges for businesses. This episode talks through some of the struggles and stressors small business owners face when managing finances, how these can impact your mental health, and that it is OK to make mistakes as long as you address them early and put practices into place that mitigate risk. Australian Securities and Investment Commission: https://asic.gov.au/ Host: Leanne Berry Thanks to: Sarah Walkerden, founder of The Rural Copywriter (Previously named 'Web Copy Diva’) – and past owner of One Stop Horse Shop John Di Natale, Director of Equi Wealth Dominic Crawley, CEO of BASECON Ellen Jackson, workplace psychologist Alan Rodway, business coach Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel. Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many business owners feel – particularly when they start out – that they’re out of their depth, they don’t have what it takes and they’re not worthy. It’s what’s known as ‘imposter syndrome’. It can be hard to shake the self-criticism and belittling belief that accompanies people as they try to build their business. In this episode, we tackle the imposter within us and how not to let self-doubt undermine our success. My Business Health: https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/my-business-health/ Host: Leanne Berry Thanks to: Rob Hartnett, business adviser, leadership expert and author of ‘It’s All Possible’ Helen Tricarico who founded Health on the Inside (HOTI) – a home-made, organic kombucha Julian Mather, former SAS sniper, then cameramen at the ABC, then magician and now helps businesses use video Suzanne Mercier, business adviser, author of ‘Liberate Leadership’ Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel. Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.