43 min

[EP 146] Championing Small Business in Policy Making: Insights from Alexi Boyd Talking Law

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Welcome back to Talking Law - and for our first release of 2024, Joanna Oakey is joined by Alexi Boyd, Lead Consultant, Policy Strategist & Radio Show Host @ Small Biz Matters and former CEO of Council of Small Business Organisation Australia (COSBOA). Alexi is an absolute powerhouse behind small business advocacy in Australia. 

This conversation is full of insights about the critical importance of advocacy in the small business sector and the impact advisors can have in it - as well as a journey through the processes of policy-making and its direct impact on the day-to-day operations of Australian small businesses.

This episode is not just small talk; it's a call to action for every business owner and advisor who's felt overshadowed by the daunting world of regulations and policies - and the advisors they turn to in these moments. 

 

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Alexi Boyd is a fierce advocate for small businesses with over 20 years experience as a small business advisor, leader in local grassroots advocacy and in her role as CEO of Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

Alexi now consults as a small business policy advisor and proudly broadcasts Small Biz Matters People, Policy, Purpose on community radio. Running for 8 years with with over 220 podcasts, the program is a labour of love which aims to empower small businesses and their advisors to be more involved in policy and advocacy.



















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Episode Highlights:



* [00:00:49] - Impact of policies on small businesses.

* [00:01:43] - Alexi Boyd's journey to advocacy.

* [00:02:13] - Challenges faced by small businesses.

* [00:03:19] - Importance of small business in the economy.

* [00:04:26] - What is small business advocacy?

* [00:05:23] - Policy areas affecting small businesses.

* [00:06:18] - Co-design in policy-making.

* [00:07:58] - Real-life policy implications for small businesses.

* [00:08:49] - Cybersecurity advocacy example.

* [00:10:20] - Introducing the "cyber warden" concept.

* [00:12:01] - Benefits of the cyber warden initiative.

* [00:13:24] - Engaging with advocacy organizations.















Connect with Alexi Boyd:

Alexi on LinkedIn

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iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-law/id1161414789?mt=2













Transcript below!

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Welcome back to Talking Law - and for our first release of 2024, Joanna Oakey is joined by Alexi Boyd, Lead Consultant, Policy Strategist & Radio Show Host @ Small Biz Matters and former CEO of Council of Small Business Organisation Australia (COSBOA). Alexi is an absolute powerhouse behind small business advocacy in Australia. 

This conversation is full of insights about the critical importance of advocacy in the small business sector and the impact advisors can have in it - as well as a journey through the processes of policy-making and its direct impact on the day-to-day operations of Australian small businesses.

This episode is not just small talk; it's a call to action for every business owner and advisor who's felt overshadowed by the daunting world of regulations and policies - and the advisors they turn to in these moments. 

 

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Alexi Boyd is a fierce advocate for small businesses with over 20 years experience as a small business advisor, leader in local grassroots advocacy and in her role as CEO of Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

Alexi now consults as a small business policy advisor and proudly broadcasts Small Biz Matters People, Policy, Purpose on community radio. Running for 8 years with with over 220 podcasts, the program is a labour of love which aims to empower small businesses and their advisors to be more involved in policy and advocacy.



















* Speak to a lawyer about an issue you are facing now

* Leave us a message with a legal issue that you want us to cover on the podcast

































Episode Highlights:



* [00:00:49] - Impact of policies on small businesses.

* [00:01:43] - Alexi Boyd's journey to advocacy.

* [00:02:13] - Challenges faced by small businesses.

* [00:03:19] - Importance of small business in the economy.

* [00:04:26] - What is small business advocacy?

* [00:05:23] - Policy areas affecting small businesses.

* [00:06:18] - Co-design in policy-making.

* [00:07:58] - Real-life policy implications for small businesses.

* [00:08:49] - Cybersecurity advocacy example.

* [00:10:20] - Introducing the "cyber warden" concept.

* [00:12:01] - Benefits of the cyber warden initiative.

* [00:13:24] - Engaging with advocacy organizations.















Connect with Alexi Boyd:

Alexi on LinkedIn

BUY GROW EXIT

Book a 15-min FREE initial consultation with any of our Legal Eagles!

Did you enjoy this podcast? Tell us what you want us to talk about next!

Are you enjoying the podcast? Listen to the episode here and leave us a review:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-law/id1161414789?mt=2













Transcript below!

43 min

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