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The Real Solutions Business Podcast

Real People, Real Solutions. You"ll hear local business leaders from Christchurch and around New Zealand share their expertise on how to succeed and make your company stand out.

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19. Measuring financial performance

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2021/03/16

How is your business really doing? How often do you check? How often SHOULD you check? Chartered Accountant Louise Neville, director of Accounting Solutions Ltd joins Brad McDonald on the podcast to figure out how your business is performing exactly. Including: - Business performance versus position; - The key performance indicators you should be tracking; plus - Simple changes you can make to help grow your gross profit. Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can

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00:28:13

18. How to stand out from the crowd?

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2021/03/02

It's a crowded marketplace out there. Whatever industry you're in, it's almost guaranteed there will be others offering the same products, services or experiences as you. So how can you stand out from the crowd? Marketing consultant Cameron Taylor, director of Inform PR joins Brad McDonald on the podcast again to reflect on the 'purple cow' phenomenon and how businesses can stand out. Including: - What does it mean to be a 'purple cow'?; - How to make your business stand out without a big budget?;

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00:27:08

17. So you need a new staff member?

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2021/02/16

Business is going well. There is too much work for you to handle. You need to hire someone to help out. It can be a struggle finding the right person for your business. How do you get it right? Equally as important, how can you avoid getting it wrong? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with Associate Andy Ogilvie the potential pitfalls of the hiring process, including: - What to do if you think you've made a mistake; - What you can and can't ask a potential employee; and - How to work

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00:19:31

16. So why even run your own business?

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2021/02/02

This podcast started to provide real advice and experience to business owners and busy professionals. But we haven't asked the obvious question: Why even run your own business? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with Solicitor and business owner James Hobcraft the highs, lows and responsibilities of being a business owner, including: - What to do before going into business for yourself; - The importance of strong relationships; and - How to stay out of trouble with the IRD. The Real

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00:29:52

15. Is podcast marketing the future?

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/12/15

Merry Christmas! Is Christmas a time for you to wind down and take a break, or is it your busy season where you're hoping to make up for some losses? Whatever stage you're at, hopefully you get some time these holidays to reflect on the year, and plan for the year ahead. For our final episode for 2020, Cameron Taylor, director of Inform PR joins Brad McDonald on the podcast again to reflect on the past 14 episodes and what starting a podcast has meant for Godfreys Law. Including: - What do you need

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00:27:13

14. Building business resilience

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/12/01

WARNING: This episode deals with issues around mental illness and suicide. Resilience. It's a word we're very familiar with in Canterbury, New Zealand. Resilience is the capacity to cope with and recover from a crisis. As business owners and busy professionals, we face challenges every day. It's true that some days are more challenging than others. Blair Ashdowne, director of Heat Pumps NOW joins Brad McDonald on the podcast again to discuss a particularly challenging point in his life,

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00:22:47

13. Getting your debtors under control

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2020/11/17

The logical next topic, following on from our episode about how to manage your cash flow. If you're sending out invoices and 'hoping' that people will pay you by the due date, it's time you take 'hope' out of the equation and bring a little certainty in. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with credit manager, debt collector, and Partner at Undercontrol Credit Management Jeannette Kwant about how to keep the money coming in, including: - Why people don't pay invoices, and how to make

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00:20:05

12. How to manage your cash flow

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2020/11/03

Does this sound familiar? You know that you're making money, but still wonder where it's gone by the time bills and tax are due to be paid? If you're working hard but just don't seem to have money in the bank, you could probably use some help improving your cash flow. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with Chartered Accountant and Principal and PKF Goldsmith Fox, Dorian Crighton how to improve your cash flow, including: - Why 20th of the following month payments are so outdated; - Why

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00:19:14

11. Protecting Personal Assets

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2020/10/20

Starting a business can be risky. Before starting out on your venture, you want to make sure that important assets like your family home are protected. That way, if business doesn't go so well, creditors can't take away what is most important to you. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with fellow Partner Philip Sewell the importance of Trusts and making sure your assets are protected, including: - Being wary of personal guarantees; - Creating and maintaining a Trust; and - How to work

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00:37:56

10. The Four Day Working Week

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2020/10/06

Everyone is searching for the perfect work / life balance. Is it possible that Christchurch landscape architect Tony Milne has discovered the secret? Amongst other workplace initiatives, Tony has instituted a 'Four Day Work Week' at his company, Rough and Milne. In this episode, Brad McDonald and Tony Milne discuss: - Getting staff to buy-in to changes in the workplace; - The benefits of regularly giving employees a three day weekend; and - How to create a company culture you can be proud of. The

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00:21:15

9. Managing a problematic employee

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/09/22

Employees can be the biggest asset to your business, as well as one of the biggest sources of risk. Following on from Brad McDonald's discussion with solicitor James Hobcraft about 'What to do with a bad employee' in episode 5, in this episode, Brad asks company director of Heat Pumps NOW, Blair Ashdowne about his real world experiences. Blair has been running Heat Pumps NOW in Christchurch since 2013, and has experienced a range of issues with employees including items going missing, inappropriate

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00:25:54

8. Strategic planning for your business

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/09/08

Where will your business be in three months? How about 6 months? What will your business look like this time next year? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with Chartered Accountant and Principal and PKF Goldsmith Fox, Dorian Crighton the importance of creating, following and implementing a strategic plan for your business, including: - What should be included in a strategic plan; - Why strategic planning is vital for business success; and - How to implement your strategic plan so

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00:24:59

7. So what is SEO?

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/08/25

Real People, Real Solutions. If you're in business, there's a good chance you've heard of SEO. Probably because you have received a number of unsolicited emails and phone calls from 'marketers' with big claims about how they can transform your business with an SEO review. The question remains, what is SEO? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses all things SEO with Client Services Executive at Mint Design, James Richardson, including: - What is SEO?; - What's the difference between SEO and

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00:25:26

6. When did you last look at your website?

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/08/11

Real People, Real Solutions. If you're in business, and you don't have a website, what are you doing? Another question worth asking is, when did you last update your website? Does it still reflect where your business is now? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with marketer Cameron Taylor of Inform PR the questions you need to ask your web designer or web developer before you start, including: - What are you using to build the website, and why?; - How much content do you really need on

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00:23:10

5. What to do with a 'bad employee'?

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/07/28

Real People, Real Solutions. Employment is a relationship, and it's sad to say that relationship breaks down at times. There is a very strict process that needs to be followed before an employer can dismiss someone, and yet time and time again we read of stories in the media of people being fired at the drop of a hat. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with Solicitor James Hobcraft the responsibilities and potential pitfalls making the difficult decision to let an employee go. - What

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00:25:38

4. Becoming an online retailer

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/07/14

Real People, Real Solutions. As lockdown restrictions began around New Zealand, many business owners saw the future of online shopping. How can you keep selling your goods and staying in business if people aren't able to come to you? Many traditional 'brick and mortar' stores are now looking at adding an online-wing to reach new people, or to be where their customers are looking. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with James Richardson, Client Services Executive of Mint Design the

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00:28:41

3. Social Media Best Practice

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/06/30

Real People, Real Solutions. Having an online presence is considered a must if you want to do business in this day and age. But what do you need to do and where do you need to be? Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses social media do's and don'ts with communications and marketing consultant Cameron Taylor from Inform PR. - Why not being on social media is like winking in a nightclub; - How to go about growing a following; and - One document you need to protect your business. The Real

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00:31:50

2. Shareholders vs Directors

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2020/06/23

Real People, Real Solutions. In order to succeed, businesses need strong leadership. People making day-to-day decisions within the business, as well as people providing bigger picture guidance about the direction the business is taking. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald discusses with Associate James Hobcraft the roles and responsibilities, as well as potential pitfalls of being a shareholder and a director in a New Zealand business. - The differences between a business director and a

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00:30:39

1. How important are Employment Agreements?

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2020/06/18

Real People, Real Solutions. It's exciting when your business grows to a point where you need to hire someone else. But, taking on an employee is a massive commitment, with even bigger consequences if there are difficulties in the employment relationship. Partner at Godfreys Law, Brad McDonald shares his expertise around employment agreements. - Why you need them; - What needs to be in them; and - How much trouble they can save you. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law -

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