Small Business Banter Michael Kerr

Martin Cattach is a Working Capital strategist, and who small business owners when their bank says No!. In this episode we discuss the stranglehold of the big four banks on small business lending and explore alternative options for financing.

Mark Rubbo (and partners) acquired Readings (founded in 1969) in 1976. What a trip it's been! Almost 50 years on and having stepped down from his day to day role as CEO in mid 2023 Mark shares a very personal take, with cover to cover reflections, on the Readings Story.

Earl Eddings is an entrepreneur who has had deep experience starting, selling, and buying businesses. He's as busy as ever in ongoing roles as owner, chair, mentor and adviser and in this episode shares what's learned when it comes to selling a business.

Pete Seligman is leading from the front in championing the next generation of business ownership. Peter explains what EtA and Business Search are, how it works and it's growing impact on the exit planning aspirations for small business owners.

Sandy Chong has 39 years experience as a business owner, is CEO of The Australian Hairdressing Council and current COSBOA small business champion. In this episode she shares her thoughts on how industry bodies and Government can best help underpin hairdressing and other trades as successful and sustainable small businesses.

Jonathan Roberts has built and exited multiple businesses. Here he talks about how with his 2 partners they got to a natural exit point and successfully closed out One Rabbit, their 27 years old 'No BS' marketing consultancy.