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In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, we unpack what the start of FY27 means for business owners and analyse whether recent business sentiment data release by the Big-Four banks reflects 'boots on the ground' conversations with business owners. While data suggests sentiments may be lifting, the reality may be more measured, with Ian Walker  sharing his thoughts on where businesses may be focused on stability, cash preservation and managing pressures in day-to-day operations. The episode explores the immediate outlook for the months ahead, including the priorities business owners should be setting now, and examine the broader compliance landscape for SMEs, including the impact of recently enforced Payday Super changes and other obligations coming into effect.   Additionally, a key theme throughout the episode surrounds cash-flow discipline, sharing what business owners should be watching closely and where sharper financial visibility can make the biggest difference.  Listen to our latest episode providing a practical view of the priorities that should shape FY27, helping business owners stay focused, informed, and prepared for this fiscal period. _____________________________________________________________ Missed any of our episodes from Seasons 1 - 4? Listen on-demand via our website or your preferred podcast streaming platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts). For more information on anything covered throughout this season of our Building Your Business series, please contact the team on (07) 3002 2699 | [email protected].

We are excited to launch Season Five of our Building Your Business podcast as we welcome Amelia Reddiex - Co-Founder & Buyers Agent (Tailored Buyers Agents), and Aisha Thomas as they unpack current sentiment surrounding the Residential Property market in Brisbane and across the country. Sharing expertise on what buyers & sellers can expect from transactions in 2026, Amelia highlights how these conditions are shaping decision-making for those at all stages of their property journey - whether first-home buyers, those upgrading/downsizing, or investors. We also explore the rapid rise of Buyers Agents in today's property environment: why more purchasers are engaging such specialists, how these experts actively support the purchase process, and the tangible advantages they provide in securing the right property, at the right price, and on the right terms. In recognition of International Women's Day, Amelia candidly shares her own journey to business ownership, the mindset/mentality that underpins her decisions today, and the lessons learned over the last 12 months. Together, Amelia and Aisha provide their practical leadership insights tailored for women in business at every stage of their career.

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Lincoln Ray-Smith chats with Smiljan Jankovic (AGR Managing Director) and Greg Rankin (AGR Manager) as they discuss Market updates in the Management and Letting Rights industry. Throughout the short discussion, we discuss highlights and challenges in the MLR industry, common trust account audit issues, and recent legislative changes affecting Management and Letting Rights operators and property agents. ----- For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our 'Building Your Business' series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw office on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In the latest episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts Greg Jorgensen (Founder, Management Rights Brokers Australia) and Peter Spranklin (Principal, Spranklin Legal), alongside Smiljan Jankovic (AGR Managing Director) as they discuss the Management Letting Rights industry over the last 12 month period. Throughout the episode, each provide their expert insights into the current MLR market and the influence of recent CPI increases on the sector, trends which have arise across permanent and short-term letting complexes and the steps in the MLR purchase and assignment processes - whether you're a new entrant or an established business. Additionally, Greg provides his first-hand knowledge into owning and managing MLRs, highlighting his experience and offering best-practice tips for current MLR operators. ______________________________________________________________ For more information on anything covered throughout this episode or across our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw team on (07) 3002 2699 | [email protected].

In the latest episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts Ian Bloemendal - Partner at Clayton Utz, alongside Ian Walker (AGR Executive Chairman) as they discuss Ian's journey to partnership, a career within one of Australia's leading law firms and his practice responsibilities with Clayton Utz - a "Big Six" firm in Australia. Throughout, we'll speak through Ian's career and how (now as a Partner), he helps bring the next generation of professional services leaders through the profession. Across the discussion, he will provide his unique insights into the requirements for practitioners to build their individual practice groups, the evolution of the legal profession with the rise of technology, and highlights the industry's balance between the need for technical experts and client-focused approaches. Additionally, together, we'll discuss the metrics behind professional service firms and the frameworks partners of professional services firm should have in place for now and into the future. Whilst a concentration of the discussion focuses on the legal profession, Ian's insights can provide key takeaways for all those operating in leadership roles within the Professional Services industry. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For More information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw team on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In our Season 4 premiere episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts Smiljan Jankovic (AGR Managing Director) as they discuss the business lifecycle journey and the progression pathway businesses take along four phases, from: start-up to growth then maturity, and finally succession/exit. Throughout the conversation, each define the various stages of the process - highlighting the key characteristics and considerations business owners need to be aware of at each point. Additionally, Smiljan provides his expert insights into the core business strategies required throughout the lifecycle journey to address the respective opportunities and challenges which arise along the four growth phases. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our 'Building Your Business' series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw office on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected]

Welcome to a new year of the Building Your Business podcast for 2023! We're excited to be returning back for Season 4 of our series, where across the year, Chris Lewis will be joined by a brand new cohort of leading C-Suite Executives and senior business leaders from across industry. As we welcome guests, alongside AGR Directors - Ian Walker, Smiljan Jankovic, and Valda Glynn - we'll look to discuss some of the biggest challenges many businesses may face in 2023 and provide you with the critical insights into how to continue in building your business for the future. With predicted challenges including fast-rising inflation & Interest Rates, cyber security, maintaining the fundaments of running a business, and the race for talent (a reoccuring trend in 2022), our line-up this year features individuals from the areas of Law, Banking, Entrepreneurship, Management Rights, Consulting, and SME Business Specialists, among other industies. We'll also be continuing our special interest episodes this year, as well as featuring more mini-episodes than ever, giving you bite-size takeaways to better your business. To listen to all the latest episodes, subscribe through your preferred podcast streaming platform to receive notifications of all our releases, or access via our website (agredshaw.com.au). For information on anything covered throughout our series this year, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw office on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected]. Welcome to Season 4 and we look forward to joining you on your journey to Building Your Business.

In our season finale episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts a special compilation edition - sharing clips from our 2022 releases throughout Season Three. For businesses throughout Australia, 2022 was the emerging on the other side of the global pandemic, with emphasis placed on "what now?" in this post-pandemic economy and workplace environment. A key theme from guests throughout the season concentrated on this and the impacts for the workplace itself. As such, we feature short insights from a variety of this year's guests as they shared them and their thoughts on the future of the physical workplace, addressing HR & WHS considerations in the hybrid-work model, and how best to attract and retain staff heading into 2023. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Missed an episode throughout the year? Listen on-demand via our website or your preferred podcast streaming platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts). Additionally, we're excited to be returning for Season Four of the series in 2023, featuring a brand new cohort of guests from across industry. Across the new season, each will provide their opinions on business management topics at ownership and C-Suite levels. Be sure to checkout each episode as they are released. For more information on anything covered throughout this season of Building Your Business, please contact the team on (07) 3002 2699 | [email protected].

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis chats with Aisha Thomas as they discuss the newly released draft Taxation Ruling (TR2022/D2) providing an update on expat Australian's individual tax residency rules. Throughout the mini-episode, Aisha highlights the previously proposed rules following the 2021 Federal Budget and what the new tax residency classifications mean for Australian expats based overseas and those considering a move abroad or return home. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For More information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw team on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In the latest episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts Darrin Drew - Director, Business360 - Performance & Productivity and Smiljan Jankovic as they discuss the current trends in Human Resources and Workplace Health & Safety Management, with specific focus given to the 360-degree view surrounding staff management and HR compliance. Throughout the episode, each discuss the importance of correct HR compliance, building a culture of employee empowerment to retain and attract staff, and how business owners can implement various support systems to ensure all staff feel engaged and safe within the workplace. Together, Darrin and Smiljan provide their thoughts at ownership level into the best-practice methods available and practical insights into how businesses can audit and review their HR/WHS frameworks. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw team on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In our September episode of the Building Your Business podcast, Chris Lewis hosts Matthew Joiner - Partner, Cor Cordis and Ian Walker (Executive Chairman) as they discuss the Australian Tax Offices' (ATO) recent focus on director obligations and debt recovery activity, the Director Penalty Scheme, and the increased issue of Director Penalty Notices. Throughout the discussion, Matthew and Ian provide their expertise across the changes to the Penalty Scheme, why Director Penalty Notices have been formulated, the ATO's approach to these, and what options business leaders have in management and prevention strategies against a Penalty Notice and personal liability. Furthermore, in speaking to the latest business sentiments and market conditions, each highlight the industries on the radar and what future actions may be forthcoming. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw team on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis hosts Wayne Clark - Director, Maxwell Stone Consulting and Smiljan Jankovic (AGR Managing Director) as they discuss how businesses can build their talent attraction strategy and the connection between your brand and employee recruitment. Throughout the episode, each provide their insight into the importance of establish a thorough talent acquisition plan and employee retention for organisations of all sizes, especially emphasised in the today's current business landscape. Furthermore, the practice discussion highlights the connection between an employer's band and recruitment, and why partnering with specialist recruitment agencies is a strong component of an effective wider strategy. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw team on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis chats with Smiljan Jankovic (AGR Managing Director) as they discuss what has been seen across the last 12 months in the Management Rights industry, and an overall sector update for MLR professionals. Throughout the short discussion, Smiljan highlights the common occurrences seen in the Due Diligence process in 2021 & 2022, commentary on the current Multiplier levels, existing vs. new-entrant operator emergence, the overall rental market, and some final tax tips as we head into the New Financial Year. ----- For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our 'Building Your Business' series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw office on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis hosts Dominic Doan - Associate Lawyer, McLaughlin & Associates and Ian Walker as they discuss the Accounting & Legal considerations involved in Commercial Lease Agreements. Throughout the episode, both Dominic and Ian provide their insight into how to structure your Commercial Lease to achieve ideal business outcomes - whether the business operates at an Office/Corporate, Retail, or Industrial leasing level. Furthermore, the practice discussion explains key areas including Lease type, Incentives, the benefits and drawbacks of Incentives, the importance of Permitted Use, exercising Options, and how to ensure your Entity structure is correctly attached to a Lease Agreement. ----------- For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our Building Your Business series, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw office on (07) 3002 2699 or via [email protected].

In our latest Building Your Business podcast episode, Chris Lewis hosts Jonathan Mamaril - Director & Principal, NB Lawyers - the Lawyers for Employersand Smiljan Jankovicas they speak to the Legal and Human Resource considerations workplaces now face in today's post-COVID-19 "new world". Throughout the episode, each discuss the overall Legal and Human Resources attentions and the effects of working from home within the modern workplace, understanding and addressing performance management at individual and team levels within the new office environment, and the general after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. Together, both Jonathan and Smiljan provide their insight into best-practice policies and procedures which can be implemented to support businesses in the "new world" and provide employers with a detailed understanding of the employment law implications at all levels. For more information on this matter or anything else covered throughout our 'Building Your Business' services, please contact the Archer Gowland Redshaw office on (07) 3002 2699. via [email protected], or vist www.agredshaw.com.au.