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On the last episode of the Business Over Breakfast Show we spoke about the need to get ready for tougher economic conditions because in reality, there are two kinds of business, those that have had tough times and those that will have tough times. Learning how to survive tough times is so important and it’s not a skill that is easily learned. There is another interesting angle to this and that is we need to ask ourselves if we are leaving money on the table, every single day of the week? Sometimes the best way to protect ourselves is to increase how much we sell.
What exactly do we mean by this? Are you losing sales or more specifically, are there products or services you could be selling that you simply aren’t? This shows theme came about after Andrew noticed a very popular restaurant in Melbourne had opened a serving window at the back of the premises where people could swing by and grab a take away coffee and some simple treats - and it has a long line of people ready and very willing to buy. How much extra revenue did this business generate with not necessarily a whole lot of extra effort?In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast show we dive a little deeper on this topic and try to help you identify ways that you could increase your businesses revenue by being smart about the products or services you introduce. And from our experience, pretty much every business is missing out on potential revenue.
We all know what it’s like when we start to feel a little fried in our business. Long hours, pressure and stress, an ever increasing “to do” list and before we know it, we can burn ourselves out. And this has some long term ramifications.
Understanding that burn out can impact any small business owner and what that could lead to, makes this a very important topic for discussing, especially as it feels like we are swimming against the tide on a daily basis.
In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of small business owner burnout, what causes it and what we call do about it. An important episode for every single small business owner on the planet.
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Whether you know it or not, we’ve all become a part of the subscription economy and it’s important to understand just how significant this has become in recent years and why we need to be looking at ways to get our small business onboard.
Every month we pay various subscription dues for everything from what we watch on television to our telephone service to various apps and platforms that we use in our business. We are very happy to pay little bits for a product or service every month, as opposed to large chunks.
This new payment and pricing model is appealing for many reasons - the big question is how can you use the subscription model in your business? In this episode we are offering our thoughts on the best way to embrace the subscription model in your small business.
You may have noticed that there is a Hipster Revolution happening - and it’s certainly have a big impact on the business world. In fact we think Hipsters are fantastic for reinvigorating businesses and industries, just give them time to get to yours.So what exactly do Hipsters do that we can learn from? Why are they appearing in certain types of industries but not others? What exactly are they bringing to the small business world? Lots of questions, lots of laughs - and more than a few learnings to be had.In this episode of Business Over Breakfast we take a long hard look at the Hipster Revolution and try to make sense of it. This is a great episode, one we both loved recording. Grab a bowl of Corn Flakes and settle in for some tattoos and beards over breakfast.
Most of us struggle with saying NO. For whatever reason that little two letter word can be the hardest one to say. Sadly if we don’t master the art of saying no, we pay the price. After a while we tend to either burn ourselves out or get so frustrated that we erupt and say things out of anger and frustration as opposed to calm logic.
Like most aspects of doing business, saying no is simply a skill set. Bree and Andrew share their own take on this topic and of course their own experiences. Not all are good - and that’s what this show is all about, sharing honestly in a way that will be relevant and practical for the small business owners listening in. So if you are one of those people who struggles to say no, this episode of the Business Over Breakfast show is for you.
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With more businesses than ever operating from home, the concept of business isolation is very real. It’s become increasingly easy to get cut off from real human contact, spending days and weeks behind a computer without venturing out into the real world. And of course plenty of people are not physically isolated from day to day contact but they feel cut off and isolated emotionally. The end result is much the same and it’s not good.
In this episode Bree and Andrew talk about the business isolation, from their own personal perspectives. They also share what the real dangers are and of course, most importantly, what we can do about. This is a must show for anyone who is feeling cut off and isolated in their business.
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Energy is everywhere, and where we focus our own energy can greatly affect how our business functions. Good energy can make our business thrive, while not-so-good energy can cause us to become exhausted and burned out.
In this episode of Business Over Breakfast Bree and Andrew are talking about understanding energy in your business (no, this isn’t about using less electricity).
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Well the Business Over Breakfast show has reached the milestone of 50 episodes. There have been lots of bad jokes, interesting guests, deep dives on important small business topics and lots of very cool business ideas from around the world.
In this episode Bree and Andrew reached out to their community and asked for people to share their best ideas and advice to help other small business owners. We talk through these ideas, give our thoughts and acknowledge those people who have helped to make our show a success. This is a great episode, lots of fun and lots of really solid advice from people in the trenches of small business on a daily basis.
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Sometimes as Small Business owners we are so busy in our business we forget to work on it. Input from other individuals can be one of the most valuable and useful tools to improve your business as a whole. There are many options to consider when involving others in your business that are often free, you just have to think outside the box.
In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast Podcast Bree and Andrew are talking about the involving others in your business and the positive impact it can have.
Additionally, Bree talks to Anoushka Gungadin, a connector of people, culture and opportunity. Her 20 years of International work experience across Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia, with the rise of highly globalised societies and the need for connectedness in business and community, she was inspired to set up GlobalCQ, a company which helps employers leverage cultural intelligence and inclusive diversity to drive growth. If you are looking for sensational advice on how to get others involved in your business, this episode is for you.
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Times are changing rapidly, and with it, so do marketing tactics and our customers. As business owners, it’s unavoidable, and we have to keep coming up with new ways to create revenue or we’ll end up falling behind.
In this episode of Business Over Breakfast Bree and Andrew are talking about can we be more creative when it comes to developing new income streams?
Today’s guest is a husband and wife duo that displays dedication and innovation when it comes to their business. They were banana farmers that created a solution to the large amounts of wasted bananas, some 500 metric tonnes disposed due to oversupply on the market or share and size of the produce.Together they have producedtheir very own green banana flour using fruit that would have otherwise gone to waste. Please welcome Krista Watkins from Natural Evolution.
This episode, Bree talks to Krista Watkins, a husband and wife duo that displays dedication and innovation when it comes to their business. They were banana farmers that created a solution to the large amounts of wasted bananas, some 500 metric tonnes disposed due to oversupply on the market or share and size of the produce.Together they have producedtheir very own green banana flour using fruit that would have otherwise gone to waste.
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Confidence really is everything in the world of business. A strong sense of confidence can take you to the stars, while being unsure of yourself can make matters worse. While our confidence may get knocked from time to time, customers may be a little reluctant to buy from you. However, with a little patience and determination, your confidence will soar.
In this episode of the Business Over Breakfast Podcast Bree and Andrew are talking about the importance of confidence when it comes to doing business and how a confident mind can help you get anywhere.
Additionally, Bree talks to multiple business owner, mum, and author of Once Upon a Time in Small Business Lee McCaffrey. Over the years, she has played a large role in the start up of many successful companies as well as starting her own business, Mac&Co, from scratch. If you’re looking for the confidence you need in yourself to take your business to the next level, this is the episode for you.
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It’s time for us all to accept that eventually all business relationships come to an end, which may seem a little daunting however, we can be prepare for this situation to end a relationship graciously.In this episode your hosts, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths, discuss all the best ways to recognise when a business relationship has run its course and how to best handle the situation so there is a positive outcome for everyone involved.
Today’s Toaster guesthas been at the helm of some of the biggest mass participation events in the world. He has impacted millions of people by delivering some of the largest mass participation sports events across three continents and is the author of Mass Participation Sports Events. He is a highly sought after international speaker, high impact consultant and Founder and CEO of Mass Participation Asia, please welcome Chris Robb back to the show.
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We can all, at times, battle with procrastination but it really comes down to our own self-management and how we choose to deal with it, to overcome it. It’s important to dive deeper into the issue causing the procrastination and evaluate how you can overcome this to progress on with the task at hand. Are you ready to turn your procrastination into action? Stay tuned to find out about how you can win the battle against procrastination once and for all.
Additionally, Bree chats with our Toaster guest, Sam Harrop, who is an expert in helping business owners build highly valuable and saleable businesses by making them more profitable and of course, more efficient. Sam is one of Australia’s leading business coaches and is the author of Small Business Big Exit, and Getting Stuff Done - A 7 Step Process to Ending Procrastination and Achieving More.
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Culture is something that grows with your company; it isn’t something that happens overnight. It is a carefully planned; designed to exercise the business’ core values and vision. Culture can make or break a company and by achieving a great culture, not only will it help you stand out from the rest of your competitors, it can steer it away from mediocrity.
So, this episode of the Business over Breakfast podcast is dedicated to just that; creating a culture that best suits your business.
In this episode, the show welcomes Brett Odgers. Brett is one of Australia’s experts in creating business team culture and is ranked in the top 100 business coaches in the world. He is a Business Thought Leader who specialises in team performance and is the author of Playing above the line and Staying above the lineto help create winning business teams.
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Are your staff passionate about creating loyal customers for your business? Making a lasting impression on clients is important. One way to do this is to provide an outstanding customer experience. Customers expect reliability, but they also search for innovation. So, that’s why today on the Business over Breakfast podcast, Bree and Andrew are discussing customer service and the need to provide both certainty and uncertainty in business.
In this episode, Bree also chats to Cate Schreck who shares her insights on motivating staff to provide the best customer service they possibly can. Cate is the Founder and Managing Director of Lightbulb Training Solutions and the author of The A-Z of Service Excellence. Cate is a highly sought after and inspirational workplace trainer who uses a 6 Step ACTION processto save businesses across Australia time and money by turning on the service excellence lights of frontline employees.
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The art of negotiation is an important skill to master in any Small Business. As a Small Business owner, becoming a strong negotiator is critical; it is a major factor in business success. This skill doesn’t come easily to all though; it’s common for people to walk away from deals feeling as though they have been hard done by.
But don’t fear! Negotiator skills can be developed and in this episode, your hosts, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths, discuss all the best ways to make sure that both parties involved in a negotiation get the most out of the deal.
The show welcomes Cian McLoughlin. With a sales career spanning almost 20 years, Cian is a best-selling author, speaker and founder of Trinity Perspectives, a sales consultancy firm committed to unlocking the latent potential of customer insights.
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Working with big clients can be a little daunting at times, but there’s a lot to learn from working with big companies. Bigger clients often come with bigger budgets, and yes, they are slow to work with, but by being a little patient, it may just result in some major opportunities for your business.
In this episode of Business over Breakfast, Bree James and Andrew Griffiths will give you some tips on working with big companies, so you can grow with them and raise your business profile.
Additionally, Bree chats with Small Company, Big Business founder, author and speaker Bronwyn Reid who has over 21 years of experience in Small Business. Bronwyn specialises in helping Small Businesses step up and take on contracts with big companies. If you want to start enabling business development, then this episode is for you!
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