Bouncing Back

By: Department of Industry Science Energy and Resources
  • Summary

  • Business owners across Australia cross countless bumps and confront endless gridlocks on the road to growing a business. The pressures of cashflow, working long and unpredictable hours, and the strain on relationships are just some of the difficulties that small businesses have to navigate.

    Running a business can feel like a series of tests. The reality is, you aren’t always going to get a perfect score. But, that’s okay. In fact, it may actually take the odd failure to succeed.

    In this podcast series, host Leanne Berry explores the overwhelming challenges real business owners all over the country have faced. We learn that with the right support and information, it’s possible that businesses can bounce back!

    Bouncing Back is produced by SoundCartel.

    Bouncing Back is an initiative of the Australian Government.

    2024 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
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Episodes
  • Next
    Oct 20 2020

    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.

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    25 mins
  • Growth
    Oct 20 2020

    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.

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    23 mins
  • Relationships
    Oct 20 2020

    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.

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    26 mins

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