by Michelle Tolhurst | Feb 17, 2026 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Sell the Exit, Sell the Deal The conversation opened with a blunt reality check: this is a difficult point in the Australian business cycle. Interest rates have stayed higher for longer, cost pressures are still biting SMEs, and refinancing...
by Michelle Tolhurst | Dec 19, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Dealing With Half-Bankable Clients Every broker knows the frustration of the half-bankable client. They have a solid business. They have security. On paper, they should get a “yes”. Yet one or two hurdles stop the banks in their tracks. These...
by Michelle Tolhurst | Sep 17, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Doing Business in Victoria: Opportunities and Challenges for Brokers Victoria has long been seen as one of Australia’s more complex states to do business in. Economic headwinds, shifting industry dynamics, and state-specific pressures have created...
by Michelle Tolhurst | Aug 15, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES From Finder to Fixer: How Brokers Are Becoming the Business World’s Secret Weapon From Finder to Fixer: Why Brokers Are Becoming the Business World’s Secret Weapon The role of a finance broker isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when brokers...
by Michelle Tolhurst | Aug 7, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Cracking the ATO Debt Code In the ever-evolving landscape of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), financial challenges are a constant companion. One of the most pressing issues today is the impact of Australian Taxation Office (ATO) debt. As of July...
by CD Team | May 27, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES If It Feels Good But Adds No Value — It’s an Indulgence The Business Indulgence That Could Be Holding You Back There’s a trap many business owners fall into — and it’s surprisingly seductive. It’s when you’re doing something that feels good...
by CD Team | May 20, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES The $22.6M Lesson: Why Betting Your Business on a Long Shot Is a Losing Strategy Opera Australia staged Sunset Boulevard, a musical about a fading star chasing one last comeback. Ironically — they were doing the same thing themselves. They bet big...
by CD Team | May 20, 2025 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Don’t Deal with People who Win When You Loose Warren Buffett announced this week that he’s stepping down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year — after 60 years at the helm. Incredible run. And of course, everyone’s been...
by Michelle Tolhurst | Dec 4, 2024 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Mine the Gap: Overcoming Financial Barriers in Mining Services The mining services industry is an essential pillar of the Australian economy but has unique financial challenges. In a recent seminar in Perth hosted by the Lunch Money Podcast,...
by Michelle Tolhurst | Nov 5, 2024 | Podcast, Small Business
< NEWS ARTICLES Powering Production: Overcoming Capital Challenges in Manufacturing In our recent seminar, “Powering Production: Overcoming Capital Challenges in Manufacturing,” industry experts tackled the financial hurdles that small to mid-sized...
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