Podcasts about small business minister

Rechie Valdez, Small Business Minister; Vic Fedeli, Ontario Trade Minister; The Front Bench with: Dan Moulton, Shakir Chambers, George Soule & Laura Stone.

Chris Luxon is defending his Small Business Minister for not alerting him sooner over a complaint from a member of the public. Andrew Bayly's apologised, after a worker claimed he'd told him to - 'Go home, take some wine, and F off' and later made the 'L' sign on his forehead. The Prime Minister says he received the complainant's letter on Thursday, but isn't necessarily surprised he didn't hear about it before. ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the media's going too hard in criticising Minister Bayly. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #229 Broadcast date: 16 April 2024 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Dr Michael Schaper, Board Chair, small business advocate and policy specialist There is a sector of the small business community that is even more regulated than others but there is a good reason for that. Due to some bad actors in the sector in the past, Franchising has been under scrutiny and so has the Government and the way the Franchise code is managed. It's not just stock or a shop or a brand you're buying, you're entering a complex contract which is in fact a long term relationship. And like long-term relationships, things can sometimes turn sour. Franchisees can sometimes be the victim of poor contract terms, unfair, or inequitable relationships with the company they paid a lot of money to, for the privilege of using their brand and not get the relationship they paid for. According to the Franchise Council of Australia, franchising is a $146bn sector and there are approximately 1,200+ different franchise systems, over 800,000 franchised businesses and the sector employs more than 500,000 people. Ans that's a big chunk of the economy we need to get right. In 2014, the government introduced The Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Regulation 2014 (Franchising Code) regulates the conduct between participants in franchising which is regulated by the ACCC. The code was created to establish walls between the two parties to make the relationship more fair and equitable. Today we welcome Michael Schaper, who's going to tell us all about the 2024 franchise code review. He was one of Australia's first small business commissioner's, a previous deputy commissioner for the ACCC, named COSBOA's small business champion in 2009, and a passionate advocate for small businesses around Australia. PEOPLE –  You have been involved in small business policy, making and codesign for many years; tell us about your journey and why you're so passionate about helping the sector. Can you tell us about the franchising community and what impact and benefit does it provides to the economy? POLICY - Why does the franchisee code exist? And how does influence policy in other areas when government is making decisions about small business? How many reviews have their been and in the past, what has changed? PURPOSE -  What were your key recommendations as part of the review, and which would be the most important to be implemented to help the sector? Michael has substantial experience across the small business sector. He served as one of the country's first Small Business Commissioners (for the ACT), held the first designated professorial chair in small business at an Australian university, and was the inaugural Deputy Chair (small business) within the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. In 2009 he was named as the COSBOA national small business champion. More recently, he has worked on a number of SME projects for the United Nations, Asian Development Bank, and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Today he chairs a number of boards in Australia, and in 2023 was asked to review the Franchising Code of Conduct for the federal Small Business Minister. To find out more go to: https://treasury.gov.au/publication/p2024-487230#:~:text=On%208%20February%202024%2C%20the,by%20its%20Terms%20of%20Reference

Rechie Valdez, Small Business Minister; Mike Moffatt, Clean Prosperity Institute; The Front Bench with: Elliot Hughes, Denise Siele, Kathleen Monk and Sabrina Nanji.

In this special October edition of the Small Business Podcast, we dedicate our focus to Small Business Month in Canada, a period where we applaud the driving forces of our economy: the small businesses. These entities stand as pillars of our economic fabric and as the lifeline of our communities, fostering innovation, employment, and expansive growth. As we explore this realm, we are honored to have the company of The Honourable Rechie Valdez, the newly appointed Small Business Minister of Canada. Minister Valdez's story is one of determination and inspiration, transitioning from her early days in Zambia to becoming the first Filipino-Canadian woman elected as an MP and then furthering her journey into the Cabinet. With her entrepreneurial spirit, media acumen, community advocacy, and extensive background in diverse sectors, Minister Valdez embodies a holistic approach to her new role. Throughout our discussion, we deep dive into her personal journey, the challenges and priorities in supporting small businesses post-pandemic, the exciting updates on Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA), strategies for business growth and innovation, her plans to address common challenges faced by SMBs, and her vision for collaborative approaches with other government entities.Key Highlight Points:Minister Valdez reflects on her personal and professional paths that have culminated in her becoming the Minister of Small Business.Insights into how small businesses can be aided during these challenging times, informed by the Minister's diverse experiences.Minister Valdez elucidates on the recent updates regarding CEBA repayments and its implications for small business owners.Exploring strategies and initiatives aimed at propelling SMBs towards greater heights.A deep dive into the Minister's approach to tackling issues related to capital, workforce, and technology for SMBs.Understanding how Minister Valdez envisions working alongside other government departments for a holistic upliftment of small businesses.Valuable advice from the Minister to budding entrepreneurs and SMB owners navigating the current business landscape.Our enriching dialogue with Minister Valdez has been an enlightening experience, offering a plethora of insights for our entrepreneurial listeners. A heartfelt thank you to Minister Valdez and to our audience for their continued patronage. We also express our gratitude to our steadfast partners - RBC, UPS, and Xero. For those who share our passion for entrepreneurial stories and insights, please subscribe and stay tuned at https://canadiansme.ca/subscription/. Here's to the indomitable spirit of Canadian entrepreneurship!

The initiative is called First Steps, a mental health and well-being support service that will now be available to 1.2 million small business owners and their employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Senator Murray Watt has been named the new Federal Agriculture Minister while Tanya Plibersek is the new Water Minister, while the Shadow Agriculture spokesperson in the election campaign Tasmanian MP Julie Collins has been named Housing and Small Business Minister

Nearly 1.5 million customers have been affected by energy firms collapsing under soaring gas prices. Avro Energy and Green ceased trading on Wednesday and their 830,000 combined customers face being switched to a new, potentially more expensive, provider. All affected customers will still receive energy while a new supplier is appointed by Ofgem. Today's Justin Webb spoke to Simon Jack, BBC business editor, as well as Peter McGirr, CEO of Green, which has folded, and Paul Scully, Small Business Minister. (Image credit: Getty Images)

The NSW Small Business Minister is confident the approval process for business support payments is speeding up as thousands are left waiting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister Tudehope has been in contact with Rod Williams, owner of Near or Far Bus and Coach in the Blue Mountains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small Business Minister defends lockdown compensation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin D'Mello, CTV News; Bonnie Crombie, Mississauga Mayor; Mary Ng, Small Business Minister; Dennis King, PEI Premier; Ian Bailey, The Globe and Mail; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; David Fraser, Retired Major General; Dan Kelly, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. 

Late last month, MyBusiness hosted a special three-day, virtual event to help small business owners wade the rough COVID seas. Editor Maja Garaca Djurdjevic sat down and chatted through COVID-related relief and predictions for business with the NSW small business minister Damien Tudehope. In this episode of the MyBusiness Podcast, we bring you that special chat - one in which Mr Tudehope reveals what's ahead for business in terms of the state's plan to ease COVID restrictions, the planned 24-hour economy strategy to revamp Sydney and how businesses can access the state's financial assistance. Mr Tudehope also looks ahead to the NSW budget and talks alfresco dining in a COVID safe environment.

Genevieve Beauchemin, CTV News; Colin D,Mello, CTV News; Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, Infectious Disease Specialist; Rod Philips, Ont. Finance Minister; Mary NG, Small Business Minister; Michael Barrett, Conservative MP; Gord Johns, NDP MP; Nakuset, Director of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal; Adrienne Batra, Toronto Sun; Anne McGrath, NDP National Director; Greg MacEachern, Proof Strategies.

Erin O'Toole, Conservative Leader; Harvey Bischof, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, Mary Ng, Small Business Minister; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; Emilie Nicolas, La Presse; Jane Philpott, Former Health Minister; Nik Nanos, Nanos Research.

Lenore Zann, Liberal - Nova Scotia; Peter German, Former Deputy RCMP Commissioner; Mary Ng, Small Business Minister; Glen McGregor, CTV News; Teresa Wright, The Canadian Press; Dan Kelly, Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Dr. Mona Nemer, Chief Science Officer of Canada.  *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

Mary Ng, Small Business Minister; Eric Girard, Quebec Finance Minister; Molly Thomas, CTV News; Rona Ambrose, Former interim Conservative Party leader; Goldy Hyder, Business Council of Canada. *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

Start ups can find it challenging to raise finance but since 2012 the Start Up Loans Company has filled the gap. We open our latest Bulletin by looking at a new milestone they have reached in terms of loans disbursed to start up businesses. The government continues to ramp up its focus on tackling the late payment scourge. New measures have been announced by the Small Business Minister to curb the ability of larger businesses to misuse their power when it comes to money owed to small businesses. To close, a look at the annual Working Capital Index survey from Lloyds Bank which reveals that businesses are continuing to hold onto growing levels of excess working capital. We ask why this should be of concern.

Small Biz Matters – a half hour program each week where you can work ON your business rather than IN it.with Alexi Boyd from Boyd Office Management ServicesDate: 20 November 2018 When operating a small business in Australia we have to navigate local, state and federal legislation and compliance. We operate in a particular area so the impact of local government decisions affects us daily but when it comes to compliance, tax, super, employment and a whole lot of other regulation is the responsibility of the Federal Government. We’ve welcomed Julian on the show to talk about new ways the federal government supports small business through grant funding and financial support, a little about our fantastic unique businesses and what to expect from the new Small Business Minister, Michaelia Cash.   Welcome to the show, Julian. Topics we’ll be covering: How does the Federal Government support Small Business? Recently with the reshuffle in Federal Parliament there has been a new Small Business Minister brought back into cabinet. What does this mean for small business now that we have a Minister back in cabinet representing us? What can we expect from the Federal Government from this position and which stakeholders will she liaise with? Last month you were spotted supporting local Dural strawberry farmers at Hornsby market. In what other ways are you trying to support and promote the idea of “Keeping it Local” Are there any Federal grant or support programs which you’d like to let local small businesses know about? One of the frustrating aspects of running a small business is the determination process for employee versus contactors. There are multiple pieces of legislation relating to employee and contractors including Tax, Super, Employment Law, WorkCover, Payroll Tax and each of those have their own determination tool. Its very frustrating; small business is trying to do the right thing but can’t get an answer to the question – is this person a contractor or an employee? Are there any plans to make this process simpler for businesses who are doing their best to be compliant? Questions from listeners: Is the Liberal party looking to recruit from the small business community to better represent your biggest employer in the nation? Ha! Both State and Commonwealth governments are  investing heavily by offering funding for up to Diploma level qualifications. The take up is low and non completions high. A common reason quoted is that small business owners do not have time or the resources to attend classes, complete assessments and many feel what is more of value to them, is hands-on business advisory, soft skills, how to set up KPI's, manage cash flow, etc.As business coaches and business advisors, will the government consider providing funding for hands-on business coaching and advisory to help small business? You can find out more here: Australian Small Business Securitiasion/Growth fund info - https://www.finder.com.au/australian-business-securitisation-fund Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business - https://www.jobs.gov.au/ Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation of Science  - https://www.business.gov.au/

Guest: Alina Bain – Chief Executive Officer, Australian Services Roundtable Part 1: Overview of the Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) and its support from the Small Business Minister, the Hon Michael McCormack MP. Overview of Free Trade Agreements and ChAFTA – why do they matter and opportunities for SME’s. Guest: Jennifer Fong- Registered Migration Agent, Visacorp Pty Ltd Part 2: What is a Migration Agent? Jennifer tells us about her role and what it means to her. What skills is Australia looking for and how do SME’s access these potential employees? Plus what you need to know in gaining a visa for your future employees.