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Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Mitch is joined by Darren Newton in today’s episode. Darren is Director of Wealth Management West, a company that specializes in self-managed super funds. Wealth Management West is committed to acting in their client’s best interests and offers a wide range of services and advice to help secure your financial future.
Darren joins Mitch today to discuss the current state of super funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, common investments, and common ways people can misuse their SMSFs and the repercussions.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- How SMSFs are performing during the pandemic
- Putting people in control of their money
- Common investments Darren sees in SMSFs
- The current surge in precious mineral investing
- The risks of cryptocurrency investments
- The benefits of residential and commercial property investment
- What happens if a member dies?
- What to do if a business partnership dissolves
- The importance of estate planning
- The difference between the accumulation phase and the retirement phase
- What happens to your fund if you decide to go back to work?
- Darren’s commonly seen SMSF horror stories
- Serious repercussions of fund misuse
- What is the line between a complying and non-complying fund?
- Intelligent investment and asset assessment
- Changes Darren hopes to see in the next 10 years
- Why SMSF education is essential
- How AI systems are bringing down costs
- Understanding fees
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Mitch is joined by Darren Newton in today’s episode. Darren is Director of Wealth Management West, a company that specializes in self-managed super funds. Wealth Management West is committed to acting in their client’s best interests and offers a wide range of services and advice to help secure your financial future.
Darren joins Mitch today to discuss the current state of super funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, common investments, and common ways people can misuse their SMSFs and the repercussions.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- How SMSFs are performing during the pandemic
- Putting people in control of their money
- Common investments Darren sees in SMSFs
- The current surge in precious mineral investing
- The risks of cryptocurrency investments
- The benefits of residential and commercial property investment
- What happens if a member dies?
- What to do if a business partnership dissolves
- The importance of estate planning
- The difference between the accumulation phase and the retirement phase
- What happens to your fund if you decide to go back to work?
- Darren’s commonly seen SMSF horror stories
- Serious repercussions of fund misuse
- What is the line between a complying and non-complying fund?
- Intelligent investment and asset assessment
- Changes Darren hopes to see in the next 10 years
- Why SMSF education is essential
- How AI systems are bringing down costs
- Understanding fees
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Mitch is joined by Darren Newton in today’s episode. Darren is Director of Wealth Management West, a company that specializes in self-managed super funds. Wealth Management West is committed to acting in their client’s best interests and offers a wide range of services and advice to help secure your financial future.
Darren joins Mitch today to discuss the current state of super funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, common investments, and common ways people can misuse their SMSFs and the repercussions.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- How SMSFs are performing during the pandemic
- Putting people in control of their money
- Common investments Darren sees in SMSFs
- The current surge in precious mineral investing
- The risks of cryptocurrency investments
- The benefits of residential and commercial property investment
- What happens if a member dies?
- What to do if a business partnership dissolves
- The importance of estate planning
- The difference between the accumulation phase and the retirement phase
- What happens to your fund if you decide to go back to work?
- Darren’s commonly seen SMSF horror stories
- Serious repercussions of fund misuse
- What is the line between a complying and non-complying fund?
- Intelligent investment and asset assessment
- Changes Darren hopes to see in the next 10 years
- Why SMSF education is essential
- How AI systems are bringing down costs
- Understanding fees
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Mitch is joined by Darren Newton in today’s episode. Darren is Director of Wealth Management West, a company that specializes in self-managed super funds. Wealth Management West is committed to acting in their client’s best interests and offers a wide range of services and advice to help secure your financial future.
Darren joins Mitch today to discuss the current state of super funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, common investments, and common ways people can misuse their SMSFs and the repercussions.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- How SMSFs are performing during the pandemic
- Putting people in control of their money
- Common investments Darren sees in SMSFs
- The current surge in precious mineral investing
- The risks of cryptocurrency investments
- The benefits of residential and commercial property investment
- What happens if a member dies?
- What to do if a business partnership dissolves
- The importance of estate planning
- The difference between the accumulation phase and the retirement phase
- What happens to your fund if you decide to go back to work?
- Darren’s commonly seen SMSF horror stories
- Serious repercussions of fund misuse
- What is the line between a complying and non-complying fund?
- Intelligent investment and asset assessment
- Changes Darren hopes to see in the next 10 years
- Why SMSF education is essential
- How AI systems are bringing down costs
- Understanding fees
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
In today’s episode, Mitch is joined by Dr. Michael Schaper. Michael has a doctorate in Small Business Management, has worked for the A.C.C.C, is currently CEO of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce, and is Chairman of the Black Economy Taskforce.
Michael joins Mitch today to discuss the purpose of the A.C.C.C, what falls under the jurisdiction of the Black Economy Taskforce, why it’s important for businesses to join a Chamber of Commerce, and the importance of cultural consideration when initiating trade.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- Michael’s experience investigating the black economy in Singapore
- How the A.C.C.C enforces safety regulations
- The impact of false advertising on consumers and businesses
- Preventing marketing cash grabs
- Enforcing and informing changes based on legislation
- Power imbalances in franchises
- The Black Economy Taskforce: Investigating the shadow economy
- What classifies as a shadow economy?
- Increasing reporting requirements for certain industries
- How departments collaborate to crackdown on illicit practices
- Measuring the scale of the shadow economy
- Cultural differences in attitudes to cashless economies
- The purpose and benefits of a Chamber of Commerce
- Why cultural knowledge is significant when implementing international trade
- Understanding foreign legal systems
- What the future holds for international trade
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Michael a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
In today’s episode, Mitch is joined by Dr. Michael Schaper. Michael has a doctorate in Small Business Management, has worked for the A.C.C.C, is currently CEO of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce, and is Chairman of the Black Economy Taskforce.
Michael joins Mitch today to discuss the purpose of the A.C.C.C, what falls under the jurisdiction of the Black Economy Taskforce, why it’s important for businesses to join a Chamber of Commerce, and the importance of cultural consideration when initiating trade.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- Michael’s experience investigating the black economy in Singapore
- How the A.C.C.C enforces safety regulations
- The impact of false advertising on consumers and businesses
- Preventing marketing cash grabs
- Enforcing and informing changes based on legislation
- Power imbalances in franchises
- The Black Economy Taskforce: Investigating the shadow economy
- What classifies as a shadow economy?
- Increasing reporting requirements for certain industries
- How departments collaborate to crackdown on illicit practices
- Measuring the scale of the shadow economy
- Cultural differences in attitudes to cashless economies
- The purpose and benefits of a Chamber of Commerce
- Why cultural knowledge is significant when implementing international trade
- Understanding foreign legal systems
- What the future holds for international trade
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Michael a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
In today’s episode, Mitch is joined by Dr. Michael Schaper. Michael has a doctorate in Small Business Management, has worked for the A.C.C.C, is currently CEO of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce, and is Chairman of the Black Economy Taskforce.
Michael joins Mitch today to discuss the purpose of the A.C.C.C, what falls under the jurisdiction of the Black Economy Taskforce, why it’s important for businesses to join a Chamber of Commerce, and the importance of cultural consideration when initiating trade.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- Michael’s experience investigating the black economy in Singapore
- How the A.C.C.C enforces safety regulations
- The impact of false advertising on consumers and businesses
- Preventing marketing cash grabs
- Enforcing and informing changes based on legislation
- Power imbalances in franchises
- The Black Economy Taskforce: Investigating the shadow economy
- What classifies as a shadow economy?
- Increasing reporting requirements for certain industries
- How departments collaborate to crackdown on illicit practices
- Measuring the scale of the shadow economy
- Cultural differences in attitudes to cashless economies
- The purpose and benefits of a Chamber of Commerce
- Why cultural knowledge is significant when implementing international trade
- Understanding foreign legal systems
- What the future holds for international trade
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Michael a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
In today’s episode, Mitch is joined by Dr. Michael Schaper. Michael has a doctorate in Small Business Management, has worked for the A.C.C.C, is currently CEO of the Canberra Chamber of Commerce, and is Chairman of the Black Economy Taskforce.
Michael joins Mitch today to discuss the purpose of the A.C.C.C, what falls under the jurisdiction of the Black Economy Taskforce, why it’s important for businesses to join a Chamber of Commerce, and the importance of cultural consideration when initiating trade.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- Michael’s experience investigating the black economy in Singapore
- How the A.C.C.C enforces safety regulations
- The impact of false advertising on consumers and businesses
- Preventing marketing cash grabs
- Enforcing and informing changes based on legislation
- Power imbalances in franchises
- The Black Economy Taskforce: Investigating the shadow economy
- What classifies as a shadow economy?
- Increasing reporting requirements for certain industries
- How departments collaborate to crackdown on illicit practices
- Measuring the scale of the shadow economy
- Cultural differences in attitudes to cashless economies
- The purpose and benefits of a Chamber of Commerce
- Why cultural knowledge is significant when implementing international trade
- Understanding foreign legal systems
- What the future holds for international trade
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Michael a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Mitch welcomes Tom Meagher in this episode. Tom is a commercial lawyer based in Perth with over 30 years of experience. As Executive Director of Balfour Meagher, Tom assists small businesses with optimizing opportunities, avoiding risks, and making informed decisions. Tom is also a regular publisher of articles and one of Australia’s leading presenters of legal seminars.
Tom joins Mitch today to discuss what falls under the umbrella of commercial law, the importance of creating employee agreements, and how COVID-19 is likely to impact commercial leasing.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- The core areas of commercial law
- What other departments commercial lawyers collaborate with
- The common pitfalls small business owners fall into and how to avoid them
- Creating clear and concise terms and conditions for your business
- The importance of Equity Holder Agreements for clarity
- Succession planning for your business
- Creating a solid business foundation
- The recent changes in casual employee legislation and how it affects businesses
- Why you should never restructure to avoid legislation changes
- The importance of how and when you make your terms and conditions available
- The subsets of commercial leasing
- Why it is necessary to thoroughly inspect the offer to lease before you sign
- COVID-19 and its impact on long term leasing commitments
- What needs to be in your contracts post-COVID-19
- The importance of ‘test and measure’
- Brand building and trademarks
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Mitch welcomes Tom Meagher in this episode. Tom is a commercial lawyer based in Perth with over 30 years of experience. As Executive Director of Balfour Meagher, Tom assists small businesses with optimizing opportunities, avoiding risks, and making informed decisions. Tom is also a regular publisher of articles and one of Australia’s leading presenters of legal seminars.
Tom joins Mitch today to discuss what falls under the umbrella of commercial law, the importance of creating employee agreements, and how COVID-19 is likely to impact commercial leasing.
Stay tuned to hear about:
- The core areas of commercial law
- What other departments commercial lawyers collaborate with
- The common pitfalls small business owners fall into and how to avoid them
- Creating clear and concise terms and conditions for your business
- The importance of Equity Holder Agreements for clarity
- Succession planning for your business
- Creating a solid business foundation
- The recent changes in casual employee legislation and how it affects businesses
- Why you should never restructure to avoid legislation changes
- The importance of how and when you make your terms and conditions available
- The subsets of commercial leasing
- Why it is necessary to thoroughly inspect the offer to lease before you sign
- COVID-19 and its impact on long term leasing commitments
- What needs to be in your contracts post-COVID-19
- The importance of ‘test and measure’
- Brand building and trademarks
Mitch finishes the podcast by asking Tom a quick 5 questions:
- What are the most important qualities in business?
- What superpower would you have?
- What advice would you give your younger self?
- Who’s your favourite footie team?
- What is your favourite book?