Talking Business with Chris Lamont

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Talking Business with Chris Lamont

NSW Small Business Commissioner Chris Lamont talks with small business owners and operators about their experiences, insights and ideas. You’ll also hear tips and advice from experts and thought leaders to help small businesses achieve their goals.

  1. 04/07/2024

    Podcast: State of small business – insights from across the border

    Chris Lamont speaks with Victorian Small Business Commissioner Lynda McAlary-Smith about the changing nature of small business in Victoria and the value of mediation for businesses in a dispute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min

  2. 19/06/2024

    Advocating for Small Business with COSBOA's CEO Luke Achterstraat

    Luke Achterstraat, CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), joins Chris Lamont on Talking Business to share his journey from founding a small business to leading COSBOA. Drawing from a diverse background in policy advocacy and firsthand small business experience, Luke discusses the unique challenges faced by small business owners and the importance of effective advocacy. Luke's conversation highlights the essential contributions of small enterprises across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  3. Protecting your small business from fires

    26/02/2024

    Protecting your small business from fires

    Chris Lamont speaks with Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell about the role of the service and what small businesses should be doing to protect themselves from fire and other hazards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  4. An Australian export success story: RBK Nutraceuticals

    11/09/2023

    An Australian export success story: RBK Nutraceuticals

    David Mumford started his health supplements business RBK Nutraceuticals above a shop in suburban Sydney in 1996. With determination, a strong vision and some good advice from government he has turned it into an export success story and one of the biggest suppliers in Asia and the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  5. Erin Molan and the power of persistence

    19/07/2023

    Erin Molan and the power of persistence

    Journalist and television presenter Erin Molan was told that if her idea for a new kind of baby singlet was any good, someone would have done it before. But her belief in her product and the tenacity she developed in building her media career helped her overcome the many obstacles to success.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  6. Tim McKibbin on retail leases, the economy and small business

    04/07/2023

    Tim McKibbin on retail leases, the economy and small business

    Chris chats with the Real Estate Institute of NSW CEO about the relationship between landlords and retail/commercial tenants amid challenging economic times for small business, how regulation in this area might be improved, and the outlook for the property sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  7. Keeping their cool: The Australian cold chain

    01/06/2023

    Keeping their cool: The Australian cold chain

    Chris speaks with head of the Refrigerated Warehouse and Transport Association of Australia Marianne Kintzel about how the industry works to support small business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  8. Wally Mehanna: A passionate backer of small business

    11/05/2023

    Wally Mehanna: A passionate backer of small business

    Chris speaks with Wally Mehanna, CEO of the Canterbury-Bankstown Chamber of Commerce and Industry about how small businesses in his region are faring and the role that his and other industry bodies play in supporting the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
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About

NSW Small Business Commissioner Chris Lamont talks with small business owners and operators about their experiences, insights and ideas. You’ll also hear tips and advice from experts and thought leaders to help small businesses achieve their goals.

Information

  • Creator
    smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean

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