Elephants on Business

Elephant Advisory•www.elephantadvisory.com.au

Elephant Advisory is a prominent accounting and broking firm based in Melbourne, with a successful history of growing Australian businesses. This podcast will feature Elephant team members breaking down every unique challenge of small business ownership in Australia, from the good times, the bad times and the ugly times. With a little help, you'll be prepared to make the right decisions for your business and avoid making our many mistakes. So join us as we begin a podcast journey to improving your small business. www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting

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Episodes

Episode 11 | Managing stress as a business owner

Stress goes hand in hand with running a business. Particularly when starting out, riding the small business rollercoaster can take a toll on your energy and your emotions. This week, Shehan and Oz sat down to discuss the best strategies for managing stress as a business owner. Our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory Our website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/ Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting...

Jun 14, 2022•30 min

Episode 10 | The Profitless Boom

With rising costs and inflation, a lot of Australian small businesses are experiencing a boom in demand without it actually translating into profit. Let's talk about it. Our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElephantAdvisory Our website: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/ Accounting: https://www.elephantadvisory.com.au/services/accounting...

Jun 07, 2022•17 min

Episode 9 | How to tackle rising costs - Part 3

In the final episode of our three-part series, we look at the final two ways that businesses can manage rising costs. We talk about how to ride the storm when expenses are going up and how to push for market share during times when your competition is struggling. Join us for all this and more.

May 31, 2022•18 min

Episode 8 | How to tackle rising costs - Part 2

Following on from last weeks chat about rising costs, Shey and Oz discuss three critical strategies that will keep your business in the black. Hear about repricing and how to pass rising costs onto the consumer, managing and substituting existing expenditure, as well reviewing your product line. Join us again for the Elephants on Business podcast!

May 24, 2022•27 min

Episode 7 | How to tackle rising costs

In episode 7, Shehan and Oz have a topical discussion on how to tackle rising costs in your business. Rising interest rates, supply costs and all the other pressures that come with growing a business can quickly start to affect your bottom line. Hear from the boys how to manage your business through tough times and keep on top of your profit margins.

May 17, 2022•32 min

Episode 6 | Focusing on your plan, not the competition

Today, Shehan and Oz conclude their series on the biggest mistakes in small business by discussing how to focus on your own plan rather than the competition. They chat about the importance of your business plan, customer acquisition strategies and not changing the foundation of your business. Join us!

May 10, 2022•15 min

Episode 5 | Managing your cash flow

82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. In this episode, Shehan and Oz give their advice on managing your cashflow and how to avoid ending up being part of that statistic. They talk about the three biggest reasons why small businesses run out of cash and give their tips on maintaining the financial health of your business.

May 03, 2022•24 min

Episode 4 | Getting your pricing right

This week, Shehan is joined by Oz to talk about pricing your small business. Without the right experience, there are many mistakes business owners make when pricing their business. The pair discuss pricing strategies, pricing for different industries and how to attract customers whilst still earning a profit.

Apr 27, 2022•24 min

Episode 3 | The three biggest mistakes in the first year of business

Shehan is joined by Oz Karabadjak to talk about the three biggest mistakes made in the first year of business. In this weeks episode, they discuss pricing your business, managing your cash flow and focusing on your own plan rather than the competition. Join us as we improve our small business journey together.

Apr 19, 2022•23 min

Episode 2 | Getting through the first 30 days

This week, Shehan is joined by Sam Draper, a Director and Head of Accounting at Elephant Advisory. Together, they discuss how they each made it through the first month of running a small business and give their tips on how to set your business up for success.

Apr 12, 2022•28 min

Episode 1 | When is the right time to start a business?

In the first episode of the Elephants on Business, Shehan is joined by head of accounting Oz Karabadjak to answer the question "when is the right time to start a business?" For any of us who have wanted to start our own business, taking the big leap is a daunting and scary prospect. Sharing their own experiences, the boys weigh up the risks and rewards of starting a small business and debate whether there is ever a "right time" to get started on this journey.

Apr 01, 2022•22 min

Introduction

Welcome to the Elephants on Business podcast. Each episode, we'll share our experiences with running a small business, including the good times, the bad times, and even the downright ugly times. Starting your own business can be a stressful and lonely place, so we're here to make sure you don't you don't make the same mistakes we have. We'll be talking to members of the Elephant Advisory team, as well as special guests, clients, and fellow business owners alike. So join us as we begin a journey ...

Mar 22, 2022•1 min

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