Michael Falk is IP Australia's Chief Economist. He joins Owen for a refresher on IP and what it means to protect your brand as you grow. PDF: Intellectual property reference guide Questions covered with Michael IP Australia was a guest on a previous episode and spoke about patents and trade marks. Can you remind us what the different forms of IP are? Can you explain the role of intellectual property (IP) in the entrepreneurial journey? How can it be a crucial factor in the success of startups an...
Sep 10, 2023•25 min
Good & Fugly is an online business with a difference: it strives for sustainable change by taking the 25% of Australia's fruit and veg that is rejected, and putting it on your front door. Australian Business Podcast cohosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev dive into what Richard has learned building an online brand that can fulfil customer expectations -- while fulfilling a unique social good. What you'll learn: - How to get started in ecommerce - Ways to stay relevant online, as preference shift...
Sep 08, 2023•42 min
In this question-and-answer episode of The Australian Business Podcast, your co-hosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev tell you what to look for when purchasing a business, when and how you should start paying yourself from your side hustle and some tips and tricks on expanding your business. GET IN TOUCH (below) Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Free business course: https://bit.ly/rask-biz-course O...
Sep 04, 2023•27 min
Question and answer sessions are BACK! Keep them coming in! In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, your co-hosts Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev try their first-ever SOLO episode. How did they go? In this episode, the business experts discuss the how, when, what and where of using finance to grow your business -- from mortgages to lines of credit and equipment finance. If you're looking for alternative ways to finance your business, this is it. GET IN TOUCH (below) Rask Events Roads...
Aug 20, 2023•21 min
Emma Edwards is followed by over 50,000 on Instagram, is a behavioural finance expert, business owner and two-time podcast host. In this FILMED episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Owen Rask and Emma Edwards from The Broke Generation break down some of the most important emotional aspects of running a business, including how to overcome imposter syndrome, invest for growth, price your products and services properly, celebrate your wins, and build an online brand. In sharing her story, Emm...
Aug 10, 2023•48 min
Steve Sammartino is Australia's leading futurist. In this cross-posted Rask podcast (from The Australian Investors Podcast), Steve joins Owen Rask for an in-depth discussion on starting and running a tech business, artificial intelligence, farming and philosophy. Steve is one of the world's most engaging and thought-provoking keynote speakers on the future of technology, entrepreneurship and marketing. He has spoken to over 500,000 people in audiences around the world, including Asia, India, Eur...
Jul 28, 2023•2 hr 8 min
Question and answer sessions are BACK! In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, your co-hosts Owen Rask, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev discuss the best practice for having a business with a friend, how and when to pay yourself, tax on offshoring jobs and how the Government's recent tax boost works. WATCH the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZEByZnyQdc GET IN TOUCH (below) Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Grey Sp...
Jul 23, 2023•38 min
If you're an Australian small business owner who, like us, is constantly stuck in day-to-day and then get bogged down by unnecessary things, this episode will help you come up for air and grow. ~~ Resources ~~ Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Grey Space website: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Free business course: https://bit.ly/rask-biz-course Owen Rask's business coaching (beta): https://bit.ly/coach-owen This Australian Business Podcast Episode ...
Jul 20, 2023•37 min
Hang on a minute... Owen Rask is being interviewed by co-hosts Jordan and Danil?! That's right ladies and gentlemen, this is an extra special episode of The Australian Business Podcast because in this episode Owen is "grilled" by his two co-hosts on why he decided to launch a business coaching and consulting business. In this episode, Owen, Jordan and Danil discuss: The importance of having a business coach or adviser Why Owen uses a coach and why he advocates for it How to approach business coa...
Jul 16, 2023•29 min
Is Xero still the best for accounting? Is Xero better than Quickbooks and MYOB? WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/EfVMLoCNqRM In our 5 best Xero hacks, tricks, and Xero marketplace integrations episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Danil and Jordan (qualified accountants) and Owen Rask (analyst and business coach) talk about the pros and cons of Xero, our favourite Xero integrations and what you should know about the Xero marketplace. Jordan, Danil & Owen's 5 top Xero hacks: Payrol...
Jul 09, 2023•25 min
On The Australian Business Podcast this week (don't forget, we go live twice a week), I -- Owen Rask -- catch up with my co-hosts Danil Goloubev and Jordan Kidis to talk about franchises AKA "businesses in a box". This Australian Business Podcast episode was prompted by a question from a loyal Rask podcast listener, who asked: I am a Physio planning to start my own Clinic (small business). I am torn between joining a Pre existing Physio franchise group (with processes and structures already in p...
Jul 05, 2023•27 min
On The Australian Business Podcast this week (don't forget, we go live twice a week), I -- Owen Rask -- catch up with my co-hosts Danil Goloubev and Jordan Kidis about: How to outsource What you can outsource What to watch out for when you outsource Risks of outsourcing Jobs that should be outsourced ~~ Resources ~~ Rask Events Roadshow: https://www.rask.com.au/road ATO page on electric vehicles: https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Fringe-benefits-tax/Types-of-fringe-benefits/fbt-on-cars,-other-vehi...
Jul 02, 2023•25 min
Hnry is a super-fast-growing Kiwi financial technology company that claims to do everything finance and tax related for sole traders... for a 1% fee. Take note: it's Henry -- but without the 'e'. WATCH THE VIDEO: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2023/06/27/xero-risk-hnry-accounting-karan-anand In this FILMED episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Karan Anand, Australia CEO of Hnry and Chief Strategy Officer, joins Owen Rask for a deep dive into the platform, his impressive background the proble...
Jun 27, 2023•38 min
Danil just had a baby (congrats!), Jordan just bought a Tesla, and Owen... also placed an order for a Tesla (even though he LOVES his banged-up old Subaru). Almost every person or business owns a vehicle for business and private use. And too many think a car is 100% tax deductible - which is not often the right answer. In this episode, Owen, Danil and Jordan explain: How to work out if your car is tax deductible Why does it make sense to buy a base model Tesla with ATO rules? (Check Luxury Car T...
Jun 20, 2023•31 min
Jodi Stanton is the co-founder of Rush Gold, an Australian platform enabling people to buy, hold, sell, invest and transact in gold 24/7. From as little as a couple of dollars to $10,000 or up to a million, Rush Gold helps investors get direct exposure to gold for as little as 1% with capped fees. This podcast takes you along the journey of how Jodi Stanton navigated her life from a super-entrepreneur to Yale University to a Wall Street actuary testifying before courts. Jodi explains how a trip ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min
The economy is on the rocks. Your business could be about to get knocked. Don't leave your business strategy to chance! The Australian Business Podcast is back and your host Owen Rask speaks with Jordan Kidis, co-founder of Grey Space Advisory, about their 8 best tips for managing your business in the new financial year. These business tips are simple, effective and can be implemented right now. Owen & Jordan's tips for the new FY: Get the optimal number of bank accounts: how to manage your fina...
Jun 11, 2023•24 min
Want tax deductions with that? Like saving money? The Australian Business Podcast is back and your host Owen Rask speaks with Jordan Kidis, co-founder of Grey Space Advisory about 7 of his favourite 'last minute' tax saving hacks. If you run a business and pay Super, you REALLY need to listen to this. You could save big. Jordan's ideas, summary: Temporary full expense - this expires soon (it'll be reduced down to just $20,000!). If you're a small biz, make it work! Maximise Super contributions -...
Jun 01, 2023•25 min
Chris Bates is the founder of Blusk, a top mortgage broking business with no office, no marketing budget... but millions of dollars in revenue. In this podcast, Owen & Chris: Tell the story of how Blusk (previously called Wealthful) was formed How Chris amassed 23,000 followers on LinkedIn How Chris grew Blusk to a $2 million+ revenue business with NO marketing or advertising budget (only $20k in podcast editing!) Why Chris does not have an office... but has 15+ staff The value of work-life bala...
May 24, 2023•48 min
In this special (and LIVE!) episode of The Australian Business Podcast, your host Owen Rask speaks fellow Raskles Monique Pizzica (Rask's Podcast Manager) and Melissa Vincent (Rask's Marketing Manager) about their side hustles in music photography and pilates and what they've learned. This is a more casual episode of The Australian Business Podcast, recorded on location. We'll be back next week with long-form episodes. ~~ Resources ~~ Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Grey Space website: ht...
May 12, 2023•20 min
In this episode of Rask’s The Australian Business Podcast, your host Owen Rask speaks with Judo Bank (ASX: JDO) Co-founder Joseph Healy about business, scale, culture and leadership. This is PART 2 of 2. You'll find the first instalment, with Judo co-founder David Hornery, here. Judo is a bank that focuses solely on small and medium business owners, providing a 'real world' take on banking and loans for small businesses. Joseph, along with his co-founder, David, recently wrote a great book on th...
May 07, 2023•55 min
David Hornery is the co-founder and a director of the ASX-listed Judo Bank (ASX: JDO). In this episode of The Australian Business Podcast, he speaks with Rask founder Owen Rask. Judo is a bank that focuses solely on small and medium business owners, providing a 'real world' take on banking and loans for small businesses. David, along with his co-founder (and current Judo CEO), Joseph Healy, recently wrote a great book on their journey, with so many fantastic lessons for business builders and ent...
May 04, 2023•54 min
Owen Rask, business coach and founder of The Rask Group, is joined by your hosts from Grey Space Advisory, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev, on this special episode of the Australian Business Podcast to answer the question of: "do I buy or build a business from scratch: what are pros and cons?" Question from "Thomas the Tank": Rather than starting a business from scratch, I’d love to hear about how to go about purchasing an existing business - how do people find worthwhile (high margin/profitable...
May 02, 2023•36 min
Grey Space Advisory's Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev join Owen Rask on the Australian Business Podcast to answer your small business questions - LIVE! VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kDQ8dvGW7I In this Australian Business Podcast episode the trio talk about paying yourself fully franked dividends, how to use chat GPT and tools like Notion for huge amounts of easy automation, marketing, problem-solving and more. Every fortnight, Jordan, Owen and Danil LOVE to answer your business...
Apr 30, 2023•26 min
The book Traction by Gino Wickman had a profound impact on your hosts Owen, Danil and Jordan. In this Australian Business Podcast episode, the trio share one of their most important lessons from the book -- how to create a vision statement and organisational chart. Australian Business Podcast resources Owen Rask’s free business course Ask a question Get a business health check from Grey space Traction book Owen's Brett Kelly interview This Australian Business Podcast Episode is for founders, bus...
Apr 27, 2023•28 min
In this episode of Rask’s The Australian Business Podcast, your host Owen Rask speaks with the co-founders of Nibble Digital, Deepika Rodrigo and Dorian Simes. Owen asks Deepika and Dorian to explain their business, what a creative agency does, traps and hazards to be aware of when picking a technology provider and how they'd spend $10,000 marketing a building company or restaurant. You'll enjoy this discussion with Deepike and Dorian if you are interested in: Building a business with an online ...
Apr 24, 2023•38 min
Leighton Roberts & Sonya Williams are co-CEOs and co-founders of Sharesies, an online share trading platform with over 555,000 customers across New Zealand and Australia. Leighton and Sonya spoke with your host Owen Rask. Sharesies have 6 co-founders and 3 co-CEOs! While you may not dream of crossing the ocean to grow your business, this discussion has lessons for very business owner thinking about cultures, building a team, branding and more. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION You'll enjoy this discussion...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min
So, you want to get big huh? But did you know, it's really difficult to grow AND get more profitable? It's called "scaling" and it's the topic of the show this week. In this Australian Business Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with expert accountants Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev about how to scale a business, financially and operationally. Define working capital - not every business has the same needs/requirements Example - tradie Example - online business Have a plan, goals, objec...
Apr 08, 2023•36 min
In this Australian Business Podcast episode your host Owen Rask speaks with Marcus Ritchie of Primary Markets, a platform designed to help companies manage their shareholders, employee schemes, investors and raise capital. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Rf6lGKGl3Z4 Australian Business Podcast resources Primary Markets website Owen Rask’s free business course Ask a question Get a business health check from Grey space This Australian Business Podcast Episode is for founders, business owners and i...
Apr 06, 2023•33 min
In this Australian Business Podcast episode your host Owen Rask speaks with Intellectual Property (IP) experts Lachlan Lo and Patrick Johnson from IP Australia. IP Australia is the Australian government body that administers intellectual property rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, registered designs and plant breeder's rights in Australia. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Rf6lGKGl3Z4 Why does this matter? Only 4% of small-medium businesses in Australia have a trademark 😬 Ta...
Mar 31, 2023•36 min
Easy come easy go. How about: hard come, easy go? Yes, it happens. In this Australian Business Podcast episode your host Owen Rask speaks with expert accountants Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev about 3 of the biggest money-wasters inside a small business. They're not what you think... Personal expenditure -- even if your business is humming, increasing your cost of living for no reason is very dangerous Not making the fast hard decisions - slow to hire, quick to fire; avoiding pulling the pin on...
Mar 29, 2023•28 min
