The Polished Business Podcast

Polished Business

Business services experts and real business owners, sharing experience-led insights and strategic advice - helping you build stronger, sustainable, and successful businesses!

  1. Oct 8

    Business Perspectives: Confidence, Community & Clever Systems with Emma of Always Education

    What happens when you take on a business without knowing quite what you're getting yourself into? In this Business Perspectives episode, Kimberly Beadle of Polished Business chats with Emma Lawrence of Always Education about taking over a business during COVID, navigating the challenges of becoming a business owner, boss and learning the books; discovering just how valuable confidence, community and clever systems can be! Emma shares her experiences with imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, finding support from fellow business owners and implementing systems that have saved her approximately 20 hours every week! We laughed, we were honest, and everything she shared we have heard so so many times - Business Owners, you aren't alone! Emma's Always Education tag line is "Always Learning, Always Fun," which certainly suits the work she does to support so many, as well as the ups and downs of her business journey. Guest Contact Details: Emma Lawrence https://always-education.com/ Instagram: @always.education Contact Polished: Kimberly Beadle polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app instagram: @polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  2. Sep 27

    Expert Insights: Good Numbers for Great Decisions with Sam Perez of The Good Numbers

    🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Expert Insights with Samantha Perez What happens when you put an Accountant and a BAS Agent together and let them compare notes on what they really see in small business? 👀 In this episode I’m joined by Samantha Perez from The Good Numbers, bringing 20 years of accounting experience and plenty of honest insight into business structures, tax, ATO payment plans, keeping on top of your numbers — and a few things we both REALLY wish business owners wouldn’t do. 😂 With Sam as the Accountant and me, Kimberly Beadle from Polished Business, as the BAS Agent, there’s naturally plenty of overlap, and we’re pretty open about what we see working, what doesn’t, and why avoiding the numbers doesn't make them disappear - plus what to actually do about them to be in a better position with your business. PLUS! Sam gives us a look at her newest venture, Cosma — an app helping kids and families build financial literacy through saving, spending, donating, borrowing, and even investing. It grew from something Sam has heard from adults throughout her career: “No one ever taught me this," so she's made an easy way for financial strength to grow for the whole family. Accounting, business realities, money lessons and helping the next generation do things a little differently. There are a lot of Good Numbers in this one. 😉 https://www.thegoodnumbers.com.au/ Guest Contact Details: Samantha (Sam) Perez - The Good Numbers @thegoodnumbers thegoodnumbers.com.au/ Contact Polished: Kimberly Beadle http://polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app https://wwwinstagram.com/polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  3. Sep 9

    Optimizing Options: Clarity from Credit to Cashflow with Karla Smeaton of Harper Finance

    What is Asset Finance? cars, equipment, ATO debt and more! Never heard of it? You aren’t alone…so let’s demystify what they do. A critical aspect of Karla’s work is the rapport she builds with her clients. With a background in banking and accounting, and working in finance with the banks before starting her own business, she understands both the financial landscape and the intricacies of her clients’ businesses - and she wants you to know a few things, regardless of who ends up helping you get your finance! Your broker should provide personalized advice, making the financing process smoother and more efficient - with no judgement and just optimized options! For Karla every client is someone she wants to specifically support, not just with the best finance but answering the questions that come up in the process – and how to get themselves in a better position – so it’s perfect that she agrees to let me ask her lots of questions! As a BAS Agent and Certified Bookkeeper, we hear a lot of woes about financing equipment, debt and more, from behind the scenes, but it is wonderful to hear genuine advice and options straight from the source.   She’s honest, and honestly, that’s what we need! Guest Info: Karla Smeaton karla@harperfinance.com.au https://www.instagram.com/harper.finance https://www.harperfinance.com.au   Contact Polished: http://polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app https://wwwinstagram.com/polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  4. Aug 14

    Expert Insights: Positive Psychology Coach - Perspective, Pressure & Pivot Points - Jodie Cooper

    Unpacking Perspective, Pressure, & Pivot Points with Positive Psychology Coach Jodie Cooper We have enough pressures within business, let's calm down the ones coming from our minds! Have you ever heard of or wondered about a positive psychology coach? What do they do, are they worth it? In this Expert Insights episode, Kimberly is joined by positive mental health coach Jodie Cooper who brings her 20+ years of experience, Masters degree, and genuine care of supporting business owners - not just to survive in business, but to thrive. We explore the very real “head game” faced by business owners and professionals — from overthinking, self-belief and imposter syndrome to unrealistic expectations, stress and the constant pressure to do more. Together, Kimberly and Jodie discuss why wellbeing shouldn't be something that falls to the bottom of the business to-do list, how our natural focus on the negative can influence the way we work, and why recognising where we're directing our attention can create an opportunity to pivot. The difficult things happen. It's about strengthening your baseline, shifting your perspective and becoming better equipped to handle the good, the bad and the occasional exploding light along the way! Guest Info: Jodie Cooper jodie@jodiecooper.com.au https://jodiecooper.com.au https://www.instagram.com/jodiecoopercoaching Contact Polished: http://polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app https://wwwinstagram.com/polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  5. Jul 19

    Business Owner Perspectives: Catering, Cafe, Customers & Crew - Greg Spain, Fine Spun Group - Part 2

    Business Owner Perspectives: Catering, Cafe, Customers & Crew - Greg Spain, Fine Spun Group - Part 2 This one is a 2-parter! So be sure to check out episode 11 first, and then continue to episode 12 here! :-) Hospitality! We all have been customers, but do you know what goes on behind the scenes? Or maybe you are in the industry and curious whether your experience aligns with others'? Or are you just starting and curious about what you are in for? Greg Spain of Fine Spun Group shares with us the behind the scenes of his business, being a boss, and managing his books (spoiler: Polished helps with the books!). Thinking of outside the box ideas is not just part of his "Boxed" catering. He's worked, truly worked to grow his business over almost 20 years - a wealth of relatable and honest experience to share across catering, cafe, cruises, high-end events, small gatherings, the day to day with the team, and more! Greg and his team are hospitality heroes, justly proud of their delivery and damn good at what they do. Have a listen, and see if what he shares saves your business from struggles! Guest Info: Greg Spain Fine Spun Group (at the Woolshed, Yallah, NSW) Finespungroup.com.au Instagram: finespungroup events@finespungroup.com.au Contact Polished: http://polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app Instagram: polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  6. Jul 17

    Business Owner Perspectives: Catering, Cafe, Customers & Crew - Greg Spain, Fine Spun Group - Part 1

    This one is a 2-parter! So start here (episode 11) and then continue to episode 12 :-) Hospitality! We all have been customers, but do you know what goes on behind-the-scenes? Or maybe you are in the industry and curious whether your experience aligns with others'? Or are you just starting and curious about what you are in for? Greg Spain of Fine Spun Group shares with us the behind-the-scenes of his business, being a boss, and managing his books (spoiler: Polished helps with the books!). Thinking of outside the box ideas is not just part of his "Boxed" catering. He's worked, truly worked to grow his business over almost 20 years - a wealth of relatable and honest experience to share across catering, cafe, cruises, highend events, small gatherings, the day to day with the team, and more! Greg and his team are hospitality hero's, justly proud of their delivery and damn good at what they do. Have a listen, and see if what he shares saves your business from struggles! Guest Info: Greg Spain Fine Spun Group (at the Woolshed, Yallah, NSW) Finespungroup.com.au Instagram: finespungroup events@finespungroup.com.au Contact Polished: http://polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app Instagram: polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  7. Jul 9

    Expert Insights: Social Media - Importance, Impact & Insider Info - Maddy of Eunoia Socials

    We all use it - but are we using it to its fullest potential? Social media today is an epic tool to showcase your business - your services/products, but also to educate, show off your team and behind the scenes, and so much more. Maddison Scott of Eunoia Socials shared with us her experience and so, so many tips and tactics you can use immediately. Every business owner and their admin support should listen to this one - concise, clear and clever, to support your success! Guest Info - Reach out to Maddy & her team: eunoiaasocials.com.au Instagram: eunoiaasocials maddy@eunoiaasocials.com.au Contact Polished: polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app Instagram: polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

  8. Jul 3

    Need to Know: Payday Super in Practice

    Isn't it fun keeping up with legislation changes?! In this "Need to Know" style episode, we go through the intricacies of Payday Super - something that commenced 1 July 2026 and affects every business that has any type of payroll. Spoiler, Payday Super means...drum roll!...Pay your super each pay period by the payroll payment due date... Seems simple? Or not? Well, I will go into the specifics and tips around that new concept! If you have questions about Payday Super- that's normal! I hope I answer them, but since there are so many types of businesses out there, I've kept the information here general, with a lot of points that will cover all of you. So, here's a great starting point, and for anything specific about your business or industry, reach out to the FairWork Ombudsman or your Accountant ;-) Contact Polished: polishedbusiness.com polished.group.app Instagram: polished_business info@polishedbusiness.com

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