Unlocking HR Success: Best Practices for Small Businesses with Perks People Solutions
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
Release Date: 07/29/2024
Baby Boomers Business Succession
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode of Show Me The Perks, host Kim Bigg sits down with Vince Tripodi, Director of Accounting & Business Services at Perks, to explore the complexities of business succession and the importance of planning for the future. With nearly 40 years of experience guiding business owners through major transitions, particularly estate and succession planning, Vince brings valuable insights on the importance of succession planning, and how owners can navigate the process effectively. Despite its importance, a 2024 study examining exit readiness of Australian businesses...
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Renewable Energy & Rural Land: Understanding Your Rights & Risks
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode of Show Me The Perks, host Kim Bigg sits down with Sam Richardson, Director at Cowell Clarke Commercial Lawyers, to unpack the complexities of renewable energy agreements and what farmers and landholders need to consider when approached by energy companies for renewable energy projects. With Australia aiming to source 82% of its power from renewable sources by 2030, demand for land is rising, and energy companies are actively seeking sites for wind, solar, and battery projects. Sam unpacks why landholders are being targeted, the financial opportunities, and the key terms and...
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Show Me The Perks Podcast | Fat Farmers with Michael Williams
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode of Show Me The Perks, we welcome Michael Williams, General Manager of the Fat Farmers Rural Health Initiative. Together they discuss the 2024 cropping season and its impact on farmers, how health and fitness can play a vital role in rural wellbeing, and Michael’s recent 2,000km journey across South Australia in a Perks branded Ute. Fat Farmers is a grassroots movement that began in 2012 with three Yorke Peninsula farmers who decided to start working out together at their local gym. It has since evolved into a thriving well-being community, encompassing over 22 rural fitness...
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Demystifying R&D: How SMEs Can Benefit from Tax Incentives
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
Join host Kim Bigg, Director, Accounting & Business Services, as he sits down with Mark Reuter, Senior R&D and Indirect Tax Specialist at Perks, to uncover the opportunities offered by the R&D Tax Incentive. Mark explains how this essential government program rewards businesses for investing in innovation, offering a lifeline for SME’s looking to offset the costs of research and development. From understanding eligibility and claimable activities to navigating key challenges like IP ownership and documentation, Mark’s expertise offers valuable insights for businesses across...
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Powering Through: Ben Knispel on Tackling Rising Business Costs
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode of Show Me the Perks, host Kim Bigg welcomes Perks Client, Ben Knispel, joint Managing Director of the Nippy’s Group. Ben shares his experience with the recent rise in electricity prices and his advice on alternative options, and what the future of ESG reporting looks like for primary producers. He also provides insights on the secret to success for a family-run business, as Nippy’s enters its 100th year of operations in South Australia.
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Scaling Dental Care: Dr. Greg Miller on Business & Giving Back
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode of the Show Me the Perks podcast, host Kim Bigg welcomes our first Perks client to the show, Dental Practitioner Dr. Greg Miller. Dr. Miller shares his journey in managing a network of dental clinics across Adelaide and beyond, including North Adelaide Dental Care. . He also provides insights into his role as Chair of Australia’s largest dental charity, the Australian Dental Foundation, and offers valuable advice for those starting out as small business owners in the healthcare sector.
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Unlocking HR Success: Best Practices for Small Businesses with Perks People Solutions
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode, Cecilia White, Director, Perks People Solutions, shares her career journey and offers essential advice on managing a business’ biggest asset, its people. Discover how the Human Resource industry has evolved, key considerations for new businesses when bringing on new Team Members, and best practices for performance reviews. Learn about common mistakes, crucial policies, and training tips for a positive work environment. Cecilia also addresses frequent questions from SME clients and provides guidance on handling HR incidents. Tune in for expert advice on navigating the HR...
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Adelaide Property Market: Insights for SMEs & Investors
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this episode, we dive into the Adelaide property market with insights from Ben Parkinson, Managing Director of JLL. We compare Adelaide’s property trends to the national market, highlight the demand for new office space in the CBD, and examine the tight residential market and the city’s population growth. Emphasising Adelaide’s appeal to SMEs and investors, we also explore the Greater Adelaide Plan and future development. Tune in for an engaging exploration of Adelaide’s real estate landscape and its promising future.
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Driving Growth: LIV Golf's Economic Benefits in Adelaide with Performance54
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this edition of our podcast, Kim welcomes Nick Haslam, Executive Tournament Director of LIV Golf Adelaide, and Managing Director of Performance54, along with Tim Haslam, Associate Director at Perks. They dive into the success of the LIV Golf event in South Australia and its significant economic benefits for the state. Nick highlights the event's positive impact on local SMEs and the long-term business opportunities it creates in South Australia for new businesses starting operations on the back of large-scale events. Tim shares how Perks supported LIV Golf from its early stages, providing...
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PEP Capital Solutions
Show Me The Perks: Tips for SME Business Owners
In this instalment, our host Kim Bigg welcomes Jake Haines, Managing Director of Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) Capital Solutions. they discuss the distinctive approach PEP Capital Solutions employs compared to traditional credit offerings, exploring how their strategic capital investments and operational tools help mid-market businesses to continue to grow. We encourage you to submit any questions you have relating to bookkeeping, taxes, accounting, or anything else business related to and it might just feature in our next episode!
info_outlineIn this episode, Cecilia White, Director, Perks People Solutions, shares her career journey and offers essential advice on managing a business’ biggest asset, its people. Discover how the Human Resource industry has evolved, key considerations for new businesses when bringing on new Team Members, and best practices for performance reviews. Learn about common mistakes, crucial policies, and training tips for a positive work environment. Cecilia also addresses frequent questions from SME clients and provides guidance on handling HR incidents. Tune in for expert advice on navigating the HR landscape as an SME.