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Today we’re recording this on a beautiful morning in Yeppoon. How good is the weather at the moment?



Anyway, on to business: This episode features Jason Foss and Phil Henry discussing:



0:00 How good is this location?

0:45 The Qld Small Business Strategy - what’s in it?

6:08 Are you considering importing skilled staff?

8:02 A big event coming in August

9:56 We have NOT been hacked

12:30 June coffee

13:12 Jason goes off the rails for a bit



Qld Small Business Strategy

https://desbt.qld.gov.au/small-business/strategic-documents/small-business-strategy/about

Every year following the federal budget, we like to catch up with a local accountant to see what’s in there that matters and what was missed.



This year, Jason catches up with Tony Edwards from Evans Edwards and Associates for a more considered response instead of just focusing on the headlines.



0:00 Intro

0:31 Highlights

1:18 Superannuation cap and tax on unrealised gains

4:08 Tax cuts

4:50 Housing

6:54 Skilled migration caps

8:00 What type of budget is it?

8:28 Tony’s wish list

In this episode, Jason Foss and Phil Henry discuss some recent news relating to the business community.

0:00 Hello!
0:29 Initial State Budget reaction
3:47 Small Business Mindset Survey results
8:59 Qld Small Business Strategy (briefly)
9:33 June Coffee at Iassist in Yeppoon

Links mentioned in this episode:

Understanding the life cycle and mindset of Queensland small businesses: https://qsbc.qld.gov.au/small-business-life-cycle-and-mindset/

Iassist AI Workshop: we jumped the gun a bit there and dates have not been set yet, but it is coming! Watch this space…

In this edition, Jason and Phil discuss:



0:00 Hello!

0:29 initial Budget reactions

2:13 Net Zero Compliance for SMEs?

3:36 IR Legislation 

4:11 Artificial Intelligence update and upcoming event

6:34 Next catch-up coffee



Recorded on 16 May, 2024

A quick update of news and things from October 2023.

Phil Henry and Jason Foss bring you the latest updates following our breakfast event at CocoBrew on Wednesday 10th May.



0:00 Hello from Cocobrew!

0:10 Small Business Commissioner Visit

1:23 Jonathan Mamaril on Employment Law

2:38 Mental Health Workshops

3:21 The morning after the budget

5:10 Local procurement update

6:23 Date claimers