In this episode of Lunch Money, we interview the CEO of Spartan Race Australia, Russell Nelms. If you haven’t yet experienced the adrenaline rush of tackling a Spartan obstacle course, you’re missing out on a transformative journey that extends far beyond the finish line. In this blog, we dive into the heart-pounding world of Spartan racing, exploring its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Lunch Money is produced by Hermes Capital Partners https://hermescapital.com.au ..read more

Lunch Money in March will feature Andrew Cassin, a seasoned expert in M&A, specialising in the transition of ownership for privately held businesses in the lower mid-market. Andrew has over 20 years of front-line experience, helping business owners with thorough preparation for business exits, and offering invaluable insights for business owners aiming for successful and profitable transitions. We will ask Andrew about the challenges of making businesses saleable in 2024, positioning companies for strategic buyers, and the importance of preparation for a successful exit. Finance brokers, a ..read more

The key barriers to effective corporate restructuring are often said to be directors' delayed action (“head in the sand”), the stigma of insolvency, and overly complex laws. Especially for SMEs. 'Safe Harbour' and 'Small Business Restructuring' laws aim to address these issues. How are these recent additions to Australian restructuring laws faring in practice? Are they improving outcomes for business leaders in financial distress? Discover more on 'Lunch Money' this Friday at 12PM AEST with Blair Pleash (Restructuring Partner at Hall Chadwick) and Professor Jason Harris (Professor of Corporate ..read more

Join us for our final Lunch Money of 2023, we are joined by two expert guests Angelina Kozary, Partner at Holman Webb and Louisa Sijabat, Principal at Merchands Advisory. We will be discussing the issue of what you do when you receive final demands from the ATO, your suppliers or your bank. These are very tricky situations to navigate and often businesses are left with very little time and large sums of money to pay. Our experts uncover how you can move beyond these situations and save your business from financial collapse. Tune in live to get your questions answered ..read more

Join us on the next episode of Lunch Money with special guest Arabella Macpherson from Resonate Communications. Arabella is a communications specialist and she will be sharing with us how we can tweak our communications to be more influential. As we approach the end of the year, it’s a time for us to reflect and see what we can do differently in 2024. The core of communication starts with YOU. Arabella will share some strategies you can implement around self-management and creating habits. You don’t want to miss this one ..read more

In this episode we dive into the collapse of Greensill Capital with Duncan Mavin - Author of The Pyramid of Lies. In the world of finance, many people invest without thoroughly reading complex documents. They trust established players, assuming due diligence has been done. This trust can lead to issues when promises don't align with reality. Greensill Capital's rise and fall is a story of complex finance, layered with personalities. Lex Greensill's journey from a farming background to financial prominence is fascinating. His charisma and visionary image drew people in, blinding them to potenti ..read more

Don't miss this episode of Lunch Money with Australia’s leading economist Warren Hogan.  In this discussion, we’ll delve into the challenge of deciphering conflicting economic data. Warren is the Managing Director and Founder of EQ Economics, a consultancy specialising in economic, market, and industry analysis. He is also an economic advisor to Judo Bank, a specialist SME-focused lender. His insights into the Australian economy and its impact on small businesses are not to be missed. Tune in for a deep dive into the complexities of navigating through contradictory economic data and gaini ..read more

What does it take to be on an advisory board? It takes more than just experience to be on a board these days. Louise Broekman from The Advisory Board Centre joins us in the next episode of Lunch Money. We explore best practice for board selection, such as what skills and knowledge is needed to become an advisory member. Plus the support available to both businesses and individuals to develop successful advisory boards. If you are looking to join a board, establish a board or improve your existing board, you don't want to miss this one.   Lunch Money is produced by Hermes Capital Partners ..read more

In this edition of Lunch Money, we are joined by our expert small business guests. David Gandolfo OAM (Board Member of COSBOA, Chair of Advocacy at CAFBA, and Partner at Quantum Business Finance) who will take us through the highlights of COSBOA's recently published report, "Small Business Perspectives 2023." We explore the emerging vulnerabilities and opportunities that are facing small businesses today. Throughout the episode, we'll explore the latest developments in their professional fields - commercial finance and corporate restructuring. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your ..read more

In this episode of Lunch Money, we were joined by special guests Daniella Mancuso from Nationwise Financial Solutions and Ian Hyman from Hymans Valuers & Auctioneers. We discussed the challenges of diversifying and growing professional services firms, with our commercial finance broker audience in mind.   ..read more