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The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Thingz with a Zee:
I reviewed an app for a change.
The app, MusicMatch is a simple and easy to use (Apple only) app that allows you to share songs from different streaming services and play them in your preferred service.
For example – a friend can send you a song in Spotify but you can open and save it in Apple Music.
Business Tech News:
- Superbowl LVII
- ChatGPt and Google Bard
- Paypal pauses the release of Stablecoin
- Elon Musk clearly does not know what to do with Twitter ☹
Are you Game?
- Nintendo releases Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games on the Switch.
Tech Q &A:
1. iPhone with USB-C?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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tech #MusicMatch #Apple #SuperbowlLVII #Nintendo #ElonMusk #Netflix #Switch #Gameboy #Google #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Stablecoin #Paypal #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #PC #Headsets #Twitch #Music #update
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Thingz with a Zee:
I reviewed 5 different products from Belkin including chargers and earbuds. Belkin’s quality and innovation never disappoints.
Business Tech News: -
I combined this segment with Q and A as the question was all about a massive trend in tech news at the moment.
Are you Game?
- Brawlhalla was the game I reviewed and played. The publisher, Ubisoft, is offering a $1m prize pool for 2023 so get your fight on
Tech Q &A: 1. What is ChatGPT?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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https://www.beyondintent.com.au/
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https://www.smea.org.au/
tech #Belkin #Jabra #Apple #Linkedin #EarBuds #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Brawlhalla #Ubisoft #Google #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #GameAwards #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #PC #Headsets #Twitch
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Thingz with a Zee:
I always start the year off with a show about
The Good,
The Bad and
The Ugly from CES.
So its all Thingz with a CES today.
Welcome to 2023 and I already have a Christmas list as long as I stay on Santa’s good boy list!
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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tech #BMW #HTC #HTCVive #Lenovo #YogaBook #Samsung #TCL #LG #SONY #Honda #Withings #ProjectLeonardo #Playstation #JBL#ACER #AMD #Apple #Linkedin #Google #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #PC #Headsets #Twitch #Prime #update #AngelaVitholkas #SMENews #SMETVPodcasts #BusinessNews #Video
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Thingz with a Zee:
I reviewed the Jabra Evolve2 Buds. A professional in-ear pair of top-quality earbuds. With the included dongle for stronger and better connectivity along with the Sound+ App these are winners!
Business Tech News:
- Google 1 the ACCC nil
- Microsoft and the EU antitrust, thanks Slack!
- Google and the new Passkey feature for Chrome
- Elon Musk clearly does not know what to do with Twitter ☹
Are you Game?
-The Game Awards crowned Elden Ring
– Game of the Year and additional entertainment thanks to the Reform Orthodox Rabbi Bill Clinton.
Tech Q &A:
1.Am I taking a break from the show?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
THANK YOU
https://www.angelavithoulkas.com.au/
https://www.beyondintent.com.au/
https://www.brettlevy.co.za
https://www.smea.org.au/
tech #Jabra #Apple #Linkedin #EarBuds #ACCC #ElonMusk #Netflix #DumbWaysToDie #Playside #Google #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #GameAwards #EldenRing #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #PC #Headsets #Twitch #Passkey #update
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Thingz with a Zee:
-I reviewed the cool little Vector robot from Digital Dream Labs. He knows who you are, can take pics and tell you the weather as well as keep you and your cats entertained.
Business Tech News:
- It’s the Festive Season so beware of scammers
- New MyGov App has launched – are you going to get it?
- World’s biggest radio telescope is being built in Perth - Cassettes are back, seriously!
Are you Game? - I mentioned the soon to be launched Cubzh
Tech Q &A: 1. Why doesn’t my high-end PC play games well?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
THANK YOU
https://www.angelavithoulkas.com.au/
https://www.beyondintent.com.au/
https://www.brettlevy.co.za
https://www.smea.org.au/
tech #Vector #Apple #Linkedin #MyGov #Telescope #Cassette #Google #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #Cubzh #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #PC #Headsets #Twitch #Prime #update
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Today's TechKnowledgy show is a part two travel service hack for when you next travel overseas and more focussed on the actual flight.
There were two main hacks:-
- Active Noise Cancelling Headphones – this will block out all the annoying sounds #ScreamingKids
- Airfly Pro – a Bluetooth adaptor that connects your headset and phone wirelessly to either transmit or receive So when flying or driving a car without Apple or Android built in or even just at a pool party this little dongle can be used. Hopefully these hacks help you with your next overseas trip.
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
THANK YOU
https://www.angelavithoulkas.com.au/
https://www.beyondintent.com.au/
https://www.brettlevy.co.za
https://www.smea.org.au/
tech #Jabra #Apple #Linkedin #Pixel7 #Pixel7Pro #TwelveSouth #AI #Google #Belkin #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #Powerbanks #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #Hacks #Headsets #Twitch #Prime #update
SME TV News and Views with Vicky Roulis, Vasiiliko.shop.
This episode we learn about becoming an entrepreneur, doing something you are passionate about, and what works online.
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When someone says they are passionate about what they do, its usually from a comfortable place of full-time employment. But there is some strong local data that suggests 80% of new small businesses set up in 2021 are from people who already have a full-time job. Clearly, they feel so driven by their passion that they take the plunge and set up a business while still having a full-time career. And many of them are women.
I want you to meet one of these passionate people who discovered the healing properties of an ancient ingredient of Mastiha from the Greek Island of Chios, became an importer of Mastiha and an online entrepreneur.
00:00 introduction
01:20 Mastiha is a protected by the EU in Greece
01:56 Why import and sell Mastiha?
02:17 Healing benefits of Mastiha
02:58 Mastiha grows from the sap of a tree in Greece - still farmed by hand and harvested the same way as thousands of years ago
03:50 Mastiha is used in chewing gum, sooths gut problems, used in cooking, candles, face creams, body creams, sweets, oils, add to water
04:44 Good for digestion
05:31 healing powers of Mastiha
06:20 Hypocratis says all diseases start from the gut
06:23 online entrepreneur - so passionate about the product
07:00 hits and misses setting up and selling online
07:49 Shopify was the best solution as easy to use and easy to update product information
09:04 What products sell and what doesn't when staring out in a new business
09:19 Mastiha was well known to people even the Greeks - it was hard to breakthrough
10:23 trial and error when choosing your products that sell
10:58 health and wellness is important - body and mind
11:20 Instagram is a great platform for selling Mastiha
11:45 sharing the story of Mastiha online
14:21 Natural oils - best seller
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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VickyRoulis #SMETV #onlinebusiness #entrepreneur #australia #shopify #vasiiliko.shop #digital #tv #podcast #interview #product #grant #Mastiha #greece #healthwellness #health #guthealth #smallbusiness #smea #startup
SME TV News and Views with Stella Gianotto.
This episode we learn all about branding, marketing and consumer behaviour.
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Wouldn't it be great if you could predict what your customers will think, do, want and need in the future? And then work out the best strategies for success? Just in case you can’t do all those things – and let’s face it, most of us cant, I happen to know someone who can! My guest today is the award-winning creative director, Stella Gianotto – who is literally the BRAND GURU.
Stella’s insights on branding, marketing and consumer behaviour are keenly sought after and she’s received multiple business awards, including Best Designer, Best Design House, and Best Brand Agency Sydney 2019.
00:00 introduction
01:03 how to translate and build their brand
01:15 How has marketing change in the last 2 years
02:02 Stella has 25 years experience in branding and marketing
02:39 Brand hybridisation
03:19 The balance of power has now shifted to the consumers
03:34 Consumer demand has been replaced with consumer insistence
04:40 Brands have not identified their consumer needs e.g. online buying
05:24 Brands doing well are going back to their brand story
05:50 What's Your WHY
06:45 Brands are telling their story, why they started - values and mission
08:05 Your business brand story is unique, authentic and can't be copied
09:19 Share your brand story with your consumers
09:26 What's your point of difference?
09:56 Consumers expect a point of difference
11:30 Generational marketing
12:15 Technology has played a huge part in how we brand and market
13:57 Omni channel
14:43 Evolution - some brands have missed it
15:44 Digital marketing should be customised for each customer
16:09 Revenge spend by consumers
16:55 50% of consumers want to go back into the retail environment
17:54 Brands are misinterpreting revenge spending
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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brandforbrands #marketing #brands #influence #revengespending #spending #yourstory #podcast #businessnews #Australia #Sydney #onlinebusiness #online #technology #StellaGianotto #SMEs #SMEA # #digital #SMETV #AngelaV #NewsViews #BusinessSpotlight #businesstips #Digital #customer #consumer
SME TV News and Views with Michael Field, Evettfield Partners. This episode we learn all about competitive Strategy.
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Our recent SME Association data taken from our members says that over 90% of SMEs feel they are operating in a noisy business marketing world that is crowded with competitors and they are struggling to get cut through. Many claim “we have tried everything…but it’s hard to know or predict what campaign will work”. Fewer than 10% had a Competitive Strategy.
Today we bring back one of our favourite subject matter expert – Michael Field, from Evettfield Partners. They are Competitive Strategy Consultants. Michael is going to update us on what his business is doing to help SME’s get to their next level – increase revenue, margins & growth! You might say THIS is how we execute our Competitive Strategy.
00:00 introduction
01:16 What is the point of marketing?
01:17 Marketing connects brands with customers
01:28 Marketing is a relationship between their brand and customers
02:17 Marketing is still misunderstood says Michael - B2B and Industrial spaces
04:10 Marketing is driven by revenue 05:07 "Business to Business marketing is not a dark art!"
07:02 Marketing is an engine that needs to be properly prepared & planned and that engine needs to be given the right fuel to be effective. Takes time!
08:00 What is early intelligence?
08:24 Building the right foundation and infrastructure early on for the client, to then create a marketing strategy 10:10 Invisible buying committee 12:37 who torpedoes the deal?
12:30 sales autopsy
16:14 Evettfield and Hubspot
16:30 Hubspot Assists to Manage our Customer Engagement
18:29 creating online environments
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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evettfield #marketing #influence #hubspot #podcast #businessnews #Australia #Sydney #onlinebusiness #online #technology #MichaleField #SMEs #SMEA # #digital #SMETV #AngelaV #NewsViews #BusinessSpotlight #businesstips #Digital #customer #consumer #competitivestrategy #strategy #competitive #brands
SME TV News and Views with Peter Kokkinos , Managing Director of Udemy . This episode we learn all about the online learning platform!
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There is no doubt that right now businesses of all shapes and sizes are suffering from a people & skills shortage. Not only has the talent pool been restricted thanks to COVID, but the calibre of leadership within organisations is impacted along with the development and nurturing of our existing teams. SME’s are clearly at a disadvantage. They just don’t have the resources or the time to face or fix this and it could have serious growth and sustainability implications. So, what’s the solution? Udemy.
Udemy is a leading online learning destination that’s a perfect fit for SME’s to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Joining us today is Peter Kokkinos, VP & Managing Director of Udemy Asia Pacific.
00:00 introduction
01:04 Peter Kokkinos - Udemy
01:22 What is Udemy
01:27 Worlds largest online learning platform
01:46 70,000 subject matter experts
01:48 200,000 online courses
01:49 52,000 million learners
02:01 you can learn just about anything online
02:12 upskilling for your career
03:07 Instructors are encouraged to go and build market demand well before
03:20 We are ahead of getting updated content to customers
03:50 always be relevant - facing the same challengers as any business, be relevant and up to date
04:16 who is Peter Kokkinos, managing director
05:24 Udemy business started in 2015 - felt like a start-up
06:17 strong leadership principal
07:24 we are not selling we are solving a problem for the business
08:19 Udemy collects data on course searches
09:08 Seek.com is up 40% in job advertisement in last 2 years
09:14 40% of candidates had 2 or 3 offers - the great resignation
09:52 60% of employees are leaving because of managers or poor leadership
10:08 high performers are in burnout mode
11:09 career mobility
12:01 need to upskill and provide training for employees to stay
12:49 Employees are wanting one on one rather than team training since COVID
13:42 Udemy is affordable and easy to use
14:04 If you have something to share - Udemy can put it up online
14:17 Udemy is a revenue share with instructors 14:46 if you want to reskill we have the right content for you
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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udemy #onlinelearning #learning #leadership #Development #podcast #businessnews #training #Australia #Sydney #onlinebusiness #online #technology #PeterKikkinos #SMEs #SMEA # #digital #SMETV #AngelaV #NewsViews #BusinessSpotlight #businesstips
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Today's TechKnowledgy show is all about the amazing new #Pixel devices from Google.
I was spoilt when these arrived and after playing with the new toys for the past week odd I thought I have to share the love. If you are considering a new phone and looking at Android then you would be doing yourself a disservice if you don't consider the new #Pixel Pro7 and #Pixel7.
What is better than a new phone I hear you ask? Well then check out the first watch from Google; the new #Pixelwatch - I reviewed that too. Enjoy.
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tech #Pixel #Apple #Linkedin #Pixel7 #Pixel7Pro #PixelWatch #AI #Google #Microsoft #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #EV #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #Hacks #Headsets #Twitch #Prime
SME TV News and Views with Andrea Reynolds, CEO & Founder of Swoop. This episode is all about the Money!
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Every SME at one time or another has needed funding – whether its in start up phase or going through growing pains or to back itself in its next big idea. But funding for SME’s has never been easy to get. It usually takes a lot of red tape, paper work AND time. If you’re lucky. Andrea Reynolds, who in one fell swoop, has delivered the answer SMEs around the world have been looking for – simple, secure and speedy business finance.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Swoop is a one-stop money shop for businesses
03:15 SMEs are the most overcharged in the customers’ segment
04:50 With open banking in 2018, Swoop has emerged with it
07:10 Swoop started with a vision to help business owners
11:09 Politics is somewhere that not much gets done
12:00 Funding through different options with Swoop 1
2:30 People are more likely to get a divorce than a new bank account
13:20 With everything becoming digital, banking is becoming decoupled
14:19 With Swoop, you can talk to a human being to talk you through
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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swoop #money #podcast #businessnews #lending #funding #Australia #Sydney #onlinebusiness #banking #finance #credit #SMEs #SMEA #onlinebanking #creditrepair #digital #SMETV #AngelaV #NewsViews #BusinessSpotlight #businesstips
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Thingz with a Zee:
The Coral Vision R9 Magic Mirror Carplay Dashcam. A device that clips over your rear-view mirror and through a camera (supplied) shows you behind the car and the dashcam in-front, Apple Carplay and Android Auto Turns any analogue vehicle into a smart vehicle
Business Tech News:
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Microsoft prevents more than 43% of PC owners from being able to upgrade to Windows 11 – the simple solution; get a Mac
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Russian hackers take out major USA airports - Meta reveals data breaches via apps from Apple and Android phones
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Amazon investing even more in their EV fleet in Europe Are you Game?
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I didn’t play anything as I was following PAX
Tech Q &A:
- What is the best solution for chargers when traveling?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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tech #Carplay #Apple #Linkedin #communication #Robot #AI #Google #Microsoft #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #EV #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #Hacks #Headsets #Twitch #Prime #SMETV #BusinessNews #AngelaV #Online #TechNews #Australia #Sydney #TV
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Today's TechKnowledgy show is a travel service hack for when you next travel overseas and how to stay connected.
There were three main hacks:-
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Data sim – this will ensure that you are connected but without an actual phone number
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Powerbank with through-charge capability – I use a Belkin Boost Charge
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Spare phone – good to have if something goes wrong with your phone. I also mentioned that IOS 16.1 is now available for iPhone and iPad and is safe to update – but I wouldn’t suggest doing this when you are not at home. Hopefully these hacks help you with your next overseas trio.
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tech #Pixel #Apple #Linkedin #Pixel7 #Pixel7Pro #PixelWatch #AI #Google #Belkin #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #Powerbanks #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Meta #Hacks #Headsets #Twitch #Prime #ios16 #update #BelkinBoost
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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This week's show we reviewed the Apollo Neuroscience wearable.
A great device to help you destress and reprogram your body at a neurological level.
You can find out more and get one here : https://bit.ly/ApolloAUS Ubisoft and
Netflix Games will be working together to create 3 new exclusive mobile games – I can’t wait to play these.
Canva is taking the office suite war to Microsoft and Google. It will be interesting to see how they fair as their design tool is super easy to use so it should make work easier to produce and prettier too.
The Great Merge has happened and everything seems to be stable (except the price) of Ethereum post merge.
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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tech #JCanva #Apple #Linkedin #communication #Neuro #Stress #Google #Microsoft #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #Ubisoft #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Netflix #PlayGames #Stray
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Thingz with a Zee:
-The Jlab Open Sport Open Ear wireless earbuds. Fantastic headset with the option to add glasses clips so that they sit in the frames of your glasses and not wrapped around your ears.
-7 hours play time and multipoint connectivity.
-This headset is in my top toys for 2022 list.
Business Tech News:
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Apple has set the date! 7th September 2022 we will get the new iPhone 14 and other cool toys (or will we?)
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LastPass was hacked
– apparently no sensitive data was taken but as a user it does concern me. The lesson is practise a good password regime and change them at least every 6 months
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China has agreed to let the US access accounting firms in China and Hong Kong 0 this will hopefully start to repair the relationship between these two countries and go a long way to tech stocks bouncing back.
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McKinsey and Company released their, in my opinion, hugely underwhelming Tech Outlook for 2022 - Oracle, unlike its name sake, didn’t see it coming …
Are you Game?
-I shared a really exciting announcement
-The reason for missing last week’s show actually. Listen to hear what.
Tech Q &A:
- Will there be good deals on the iPhone 13 and is it worth it?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
THANK YOU
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tech #Jlab #Apple #Linkedin #communication #Robot #AI #Google #Microsoft #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #Amazon #EV #Gaming #Esports #Arcade #Oracle #BMW #Headsets #iPhone
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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This week's show was an overview of the Apple Far Out Event.
Alex Zaharov-Reutt joined Brett in the studio to go through the announcements of Apple’s shiny new toys.
The iPhone 14, 14Plus 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max were revealed with some new features and a front screen redesign for the 14 Pro series now featuring the Dynamic Island instead of the notch.
Apple Watch Series 8 was launched and in Brett’s opinion the show stopper, Apple Watch Ultra designed for the extreme and rough conditions of the outdoors as well as being a certified Diving Computer up to 40m (120ft).
Both the phones and watch feature Crash alert a service Apple hopes you never have to use but if you do they are glad you have it.
The phones now also have the capability to connect to satellites for emergency purposes so even when you are in trouble, out of cellphone coverage, you can get help.
A new version of the Airpods pro was also revealed.
Overall Brett felt somewhat underwhelmed by the announcements and not in his true Fan-boy frenzy but still won’t give up his Apple toys.
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Thingz with a Z:
- I reviewed a Switchbot – A simple device that automates simple tasks. There are other accessories available too – check them out at https://www.bit.ly/SwitchBotAU Business
Tech News:
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Amazon buying iRobot for US$1.7Bn – maybe Alexa will be coming to a floor near you soon.
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BMW are trying to burn their customers with Seats-as-a-Service. Charging a monthly subscription to use the heated seats in the car!
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SpaceX wants to add 2GHz frequency to their Starlink offering. Apple will be a great potential partner given their supposed plans for satellite integration.
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Usain Bolt bolts out on Bolt Mobility scooters!
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Microsoft Excel World Championships are the latest esports offering – no really, I didn’t make this up
– ESPN even broadcast the competition!
Are you Game?
- I played The Last Campfire from Hello Games. A beautiful puzzle game that sucks you in and keeps you engaged. I am currently stuck on a level but will not give up.
Tech Q &A:
- Should I upgrade my Google Workspace account?
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Business Tech News:
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Apple not really bothered with our privacy! They are hoping to almost double revenue from in app advertising
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TwitterGate is heating up – what will happen next - Android13 about to hit a Pixel near you!
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Youtube is looking at Streaming services. Are they a bit late to the party or are we going to see more unique and original content?
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Meta is a filthy horrible company – there latest app malware is inexcusable and hopefully authorities take them to task
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Canva launched whiteboards and it is very cool.
Are you Game?
- I played a couple of games from Netflix! They are great games and I will be back for more.
Tech Q &A: 1. Is 5G killing my battery?
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Thingz with a Z:
-I reviewed the just released Pixel 6a – it is a great device full of features and very capable. Its price point makes it a great choice and with a combination of the latest hardware and software it won’t disappoint.
Business Tech News:
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Google being fined by Russia – maybe they should stop bombing Ukraine and worry about civilians before online videos.
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Google released its next AR Glasses to public beta testing
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Meta is copying again … this time taking aim at TikTok.
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Twitter hacked - Rumor mills ranging about the new Apple watch including a “rugged” edition.
Are you Game?
-I played Fall Guys from Epic Games – such a fun game and its cross platform so Kade played on his PC and I played on a Switch
Tech Q &A:
1.What is a Super App?
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tech #Apple #Linkedin #communication #Robot #AI #Google #Microsoft #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #ChromeBook #EV #Fallguys #CarPlay
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Thingz with a Z:
-Logistics messed this up so no review this week but we promise a great one next week!
Business Tech News:
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Western Australia Police deploy CarPlay to update their comms.
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Microsoft phishing in Office 365, Sunsetting Windows 7 and 8.
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Elliq robot for Seniors that are lonely.
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Mojo lenses contact lens with AR built in
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Seeing around corners using AR
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Ziggy from EV Smart Charging
Are you Game?
-Epic Games launches #FAULT – a League of Legends Killer!
You heard it first on the TechKnowledgy show – this will be a massive game!
Tech Q &A: 1.Should I get and iPhone 13 or wait for the 14?
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Thingz with a Z:
-Due to it being Amazon Prime Days I decided to revisit my Amazon Fire TV stick. A great option if you want to add streaming to a non-smart (or limited) TV. There were some incredible deals on all Amazon devices and lots of people scored some really good deals.
Business Tech News:
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Open Sea – the NFT Marketplace announced that possibly 1.8M of its subscribers email addresses may have been hacked
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Mr. Mush has reneged on the Twitter Deal. I guess it was only a matter of time as it never made sense to start with.
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Apple Lock Down mode – probably going to be more of a hassle than its worth and only for extreme cases.
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Have you employed a Deepfake? You may have according to the FBI scammers are using deepfakes to get work from home jobs. This will allow them to join the company and then gain access to company data and customer info.
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A Swedish company has made plant based meat that tastes like Human flesh … So many questions on this one including why it even made the show!
Are you Game?
- Brett played Samorost 3 – another cracker from Aminita Design and now he has two of their games he is trying to finish. Beautifully designed and music to boot make this a perfect time-gobbler
Tech Q &A:
- Can you play Apple Music across multiple Google Speakers? The answer is Yes and its simple too!
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SME TV presents The Brew
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Successful businessman, professional rugby league player, male model, movie star, policeman… Sean Garlick has had one hell of a life! Garlick stumbled across his first career field by a stroke of luck, spotting a camera crew filming in a park on his way to school as an 11 year old. He was offered the chance to audition for a Captain Crunch commercial and proved to be a natural. His acting career included starring in the 1985 Aussie classic film Fortress alongside Rachel Ward. He then burst onto the professional Rugby League scene in 1990, representing South Sydney. At the same time as training and playing for the Rabbitohs, he also worked fulltime as a policeman. One of his most vivid memories of balancing the two careers was coming into work after a bad game on the weekend – and copping a barrage of criticism from his fellow cops!
After a stint playing for Eastern Suburbs and then returning to Souths, he retired from rugby league in 1999. Following his retirement, Garlick became involved in South Sydney’s management team, but wanted to explore his interests outside of the game.
Garlo’s Pies was born soon after and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Today the business produces over 40,000 pastries per day and retails in supermarkets across Australia.
Garlick stopped by The Brew, and while his coffee-making skills proved very average, he shared some spellbinding stories with Angela Vithoulkas. His tales included dealing with dual careers, his memories of the infamous Super League war, and how Garlo’s Pies has changed from a small business to a huge factory operation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-How Garlick was forced to grow up quickly as a 19 year old in the police force;
-The story of how Garlo’s Pies was introduced via The Footy Show;
-How Garlick almost became a jockey as a youngster – but was too big;
-Garlick’s small business journey and how he learned on the run;
-The highlights of Garlick’s rugby league career;
-How Garlick and his brother moved the business to the United States and the pressures involved;
-How the flavour of Garlo’s Pies has remained exactly the same throughout the years, despite considerable upscaling; and
-Why and how Garlick has changed his business from primarily shop-based to retailing in large supermarkets.
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Thingz with a Z:
-We reviewed the Shockz OpenComm bone conducting headset. Aryeh did the review and is very happy with the clarity and quality. Brett admitted that the sound coming through was great. There was a special segment today called #TechConfessional
– After many years of putting the iPhone down Aryeh has not only got himself an iPhone 13 Pro Max but also got the Apple Watch too! We say welcome to the Darkside or is that the Light Side? Alex Zaharov-Reutt seemed to think the later.
Business Tech News:
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We chatted about how Harmony had US$100 million stolen in crypto
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Crypto Miners are doing it tough and selling their outputs given the massive recent devaluation in Bitcoin
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Samsung ordered to pay$14m fine for misleading the public about the level of waterproof of certain handsets
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And Amazon wants to make it possible for Alexa to clone the voice of your dead grandma so she can read bedtime stories to your kids.
Guest of the week:
-Aryeh Sternberg from Kudo (www.kudoway.com) was the guest Co-host this week.
Are you Game?
-Brett revisited the beautiful Monument Valley 2+ from UsTwo Studios
– it is still one of his favourite all time games. A beautiful puzzler that you can finish in around 1 to 2 hours.
Tech Q &A (Aryeh):
We asked Aryeh questions about his new iPhone
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What are the niggly things over the years on your Android device that finally made you switch
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What things do you think he can no longer do now that he is on an iPhone
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Has he noticed any apps that are better on iPhone than Android
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In this episode of 5 Tips in 5 Minutes with Graham Judge, Collision Safety Expert, we dive into 5 key points you need to know about car insurance and repairs.
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Graham’s 5 Tips for Consumers to Be Aware Of.
00:00 Intro
00:34. Tip 1: You need a choice of repairers
00:40 It’s your car, it needs to be your choice of who works on it
01:02 Tip 2: Find the right repairer for your make of vehicle
01:25 Find an expert who deals with your car so they know what they’re doing
01:37 Tip 3: Get evidence of the accident with lots of photos and video
01:47 Avoid scams, if there doesn’t look like much damage take twice as many photos
02:19 Tip 4: Get the Assessed Quote and carefully review it
02:28 A repairer might quote for new parts, the Assessor might say simply to repair or use after market parts
03:24 The Insurer has a legal responsibility to give your the Assessed Quote
03:45 Tip 5: If in doubt, get an independent opinion
04:22 If there is something wrong with the repair or process let the regulator know
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Whether you know it or not, you have a Personal Brand. Just Google yourself. #Personal #branding is becoming less of a #competitive edge and more of a requirement for anyone looking to grow their #business; get that dream job; or take their #career to the next level.
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Here are some stats: When #brand messages are shared by a person they get 561% more reach.
Brand messages are RE-SHARED 24 times more frequently when posted by a person. On average, a personal brand will have 10 times more followers than a company and 10 times more engagement. 77% of #consumers are more likely to buy when the CEO of the business engages on social media. Joining #SMETV and Podcast Channel in this episode is Monica Rosenfeld, Personal Brandifier, PR Expert and MC.
00:00 Intro
01:08 We trust people more than we trust a brand.
01:45 It’s vital to differentiate you and your business from your competitors in a crowded market place.
02:34 Business owners need to learn from the corporates just how important it is to be the #spokesperson for the business.
03:58 Consumers trust levels and good will grows when they see a real person from the business #online and in the media.
04:16 What is personal brand and what’s in it for business owners to build one?
05:58 You need to be clear on what are you #values, your #expertise and how you want to be perceived.
06:33 Hands up who’s great at #PR!
06:54 Do you know how to pitch to a #journalist successfully?
08:01 Here’s a framework to do it called 7 R.E.A.S.O.Ns to Pitch to a Journalist.
10:51 3 ways to directly connect with your audience.
12:04 How Personal Brand and Reputation Management go hand in hand.
13:04 Tip: Don’t put forward a personal brand that you can’t keep up.
13:28 Case Study: The Michelle Bridges Personal Brand.
14:33 Even baby steps towards building your personal brand will reap rewards for your business.
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Thingz with a Z:
-We reviewed the awesome Lucyd #Lyte Titanium frames. You can get a pair here : http://bit.ly/LucydAUS Bonus: use the code "THIRDEYE" when you check out and you will get $15 off which basically covers shipping!
Business Tech News:
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We chatted about Crypto -Google’s Lamda becoming sentient
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Warnings about EOFY scams
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Using the Shopback app - and not only be safe when browsing, but get deals that will get you cash back when you shop and here is $10 free if you sign up from this link: https://lnkd.in/dJPVaGsc
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Tencent sets up an #XR division to look at the potential in the Metaverse.
Are you Game?
-Brett played Sneaky Sasquatch in this week’s #AreyouGame. A great little game from RAC7
– a nice fun Tamagotchi style keep him alive and happy and have fun type game.
Tech Q &A:
1.Can you move a playlist from Apple Music to Spotify?
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Thingz with a Z:
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Bret will be doing an app/software review --- Integrately
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Efficiency through automation
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Select one-click automation -- Integrate your apps in 1 click!
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640 integrations : with Hubspot and Toggle for examples - WHY use it? Simple tasks take a couple of minutes of your day. With automation, it does the task for you then you can use those saved time for more important tasks.
In Other News:
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Our hearts go out to the people in Tonga after experiencing an earthquake.
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Because of the earthquake, underwater cables have been affected.
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NETFLIX changes their logo
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Charter Pacific claims victories in Apple dispute
-UniCC, the largest stolen credit card market on the dark web , announces their retirement
Game Quizz Round:
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Who did Bret refer to as a "muppet"?
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What's the difference between opinion and a misleading fact?
Merchant of the week: ???? Find it out for yourself at smemall.org
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On this weeks show there were none of the usual segments as Brett invited @Alex Zaharov-Reutt back into studio so they could drool about all the cool announcements from @Apple's #WWDC2022
The highlights were the upcoming IOS16, the super exiting new Macbook Air with M2 processor and brilliant new continuation features which will be coming out in the new MAC OS Ventura.
If you are thinking of getting a new Macbook - you may want to wait for the release of the new Macbook Air - it looks like a super amazing machine.
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SME TV presents The Brew
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so the saying goes. These words are more than applicable when it comes to the awe-inspiring Alison Covington, the CEO & founder of Good360 Australia. Alison Covington was a high-flying corporate director.
She had it all: a great job, a beautiful family and blissful financial security. And then a severe illness came and turned her life on its head. Alison’s career as the Managing Director of a major company buying buses across Sydney came to a screeching halt when she began experiencing blurred vision and a loss of senses. After many neurologist visits and an insurmountable amount of pain, she was diagnosed with Cerebral Vasculitis. Treatment involved chemotherapy and other hard-core medications that entailed negative side effects. Not only was she unable to work, she could barely communicate or hold her young children.
But such is her character, she fought back from the brink of death to reclaim her life. The journey back to health from such a debilitating illness is not without daily mountains to climb, and for Alison it took “5 years of fighting to be me again”. Believing that there “must have been a reason that she survived” her illness, she decided not to return to the corporate world, instead choosing to focus on helping others and leaving a legacy. An email newsletter from the charitable organisation Good360 USA sparked the thought that there was no organisation in Australia facilitating the provision of goods via charities in the same way. Armed with her past corporate experience of dealing with international contracts and franchises, she realised she had the perfect “box of skills” to start Good360 Australia.
Her target to distribute $1 billion worth of goods to Australians in need is setting the bar high, but if Alison’s past history of overcoming challenges is anything to go by, there is no doubt that she will exceed that target before too long.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-Alison’s incredible story of conquering Cerebal Vasculitis against the odds;
-The daily challenges of family life with a serious illness; -How Good360 is changing the lives of Australians in need;
-How Alison balances her new career and her growing children;
-The challenges Good360 is facing with rapid growth; and
-The other businesses Alison is involved with.
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As of 31 December 2020, there were over 6 million registered motor vehicles in NSW.
There are over 100 motor vehicle policies sold in Australia, so when the unthinkable happens – like a car accident, what’s the first thing that goes through your mind?
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Its safety right?
Are you and your loved ones OK?
You don’t think that the safety issue might come up later after your vehicle is repaired…Why would you?
You trust that your repairer will do what your paid Insurance Policy is meant to take care of. Sadly it’s a lot more complicated than that.
In this episode we drill down to what’s really happening with car insurers, recommended repairers and the policies with Graham Judge, director of Collision Safety Consultants. Graham helps consumers who have a problem with a repair or purchase of a vehicle.
00:00 Intro
01:04 Do you read the insurance PDS?
02:17 The NSW govt has a website that gives you 5 CTP insurance options
02:43 The online tool for comparing comprehensive car insurance options is owned by an insurance company with its own algorithms
03:57 Be sure you can choose your own vehicle repairer
04:15 Recommended repairers will repair cars for the insurers for less than the non-recommended repairs 04:51 Do you want a repairer to repair to a price for work on your car?
05:54 The repairers don’t want to argue with the insurance companies so they get Graham in to help the customer
06:58 Cars are getting more complex
07:38 In the last 3 years Graham has found 82 vehicles that have been repaired need to actually go on the written-off register
8:19 Want an example? When a radar unit is not repaired it can cause horrendous accidents
08:51 The Motor Car Repair Industry regulator is NSW Fair Trading
09:28 They started in 1980 with 50 inspectors and now have 6 motor vehicle inspectors across the entire state of NSW for more than 600 million vehicles
10:16 Can a repairer be expected to be across 70 different brands of cars with their makes and models without additional training?
11:22 Almost all industries that require a qualification also require continuous professional development but not this one
11:58 Insurers are now under the Corporations Act so they HAVE to act honestly, fairly and efficiently so you’re entitled to ask questions and be answered
12:50 What do you expect from your car insurance policy?
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SME TV presents The Brew
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In her long-standing tenure as Leader of the Opposition, Kerry Chikarovski became one of Australia’s most admired politicians. Affectionately known to the public as ‘Chika’, Kerry was just 13 when she decided that she wanted to become a politician. Growing up in the U.S during an intensely political time, a chance meeting with Senator Bobby Kennedy inspired her to head into the profession. Her father was also involved in local government and the Liberal party.
After studying law at university, Kerry practised as a lawyer briefly. She then married and had a child, opening a small private practice to make ends meet and pushing her dream of being a politician further on the backburner. Realising her true passion was passing her by, she soon redirected her focus and in 1991 won pre-selection for the Liberal seat of Lane Cove. A steady rise through the Liberal ranks occurred, and in 1998 she was elected as leader of the party.
Since retiring from politics in 2003, Kerry has undertaken a variety of challenges. She is currently a political commentator, lobbyist and chairperson of NSW Women’s Rugby. Kerry was also the second-ever woman appointed to the board of NSW Rugby Union, and is a proud ambassador for The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-What the world of politics is really like;
-How Kerry coped after losing her post as Leader of the Opposition;
-Kerry’s personal political philosophies in regards to small businesses;
-Why Kerry doesn’t fear failure; How Kerry’s family life suffered as she tried to balance it with her fulltime political commitments;
-Why Kerry believes politics is nastier now than it was in her day;
-and How Kerry’s perspective has changed since leaving politics.
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In this episode of 5 Tips in 5 Minutes with Aryeh Sternberg of #KUDO, the #platform reinventing multi-lingual #meetings we sort out the best way to make #virtual #meetings successful.
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Aryeh’s 5 Tips are for A Virtual Business Meeting.
00:00 Intro
00:42 Tip 1: Record your meetings for future review
01:03 Be focused and present in your virtual meetings
01:12 Tip 2: See and learn how others perceive you
01:40 Show respect to your online meeting #participants and turn on the #camera
02:01 Tip 3: Prepare your meeting #resources
02:36 Do you take the same care with #online meetings that you do with face to face meetings?
03:12 Tip 4: Use virtual #collaboration #tools like #Miro
03:52 Make full use of the #digital tools to #capture #ideas, #brainstorming sessions and action plans
04:19 Tip 5: Be able to engage in real time with anyone in any #language
05:12 Break through #pandemic #restrictions by using a virtual business meeting platform to hold meetings in your own comfort zone
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How can you stay connected with your #customers during this time of COVID?
This episode has 5 great tips about how to do this so you can build and nurture your relationship with treasured #clients affordably.
In our 5 in 5 series we quiz the experts for their 5 tips in 5 minutes. In this episode Consumer Futurist and Creative Director Stella Gianotto of Brands for Brands shares her top 5 tips on #Marketing Your #Brand Post COVID.
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Tip 1: Use #social #media to connect with your #audience 00:36 Social media is a great way for #SMEs to say “I’m still here, you can still #trade with me”
01:06 Tip 2: Use Email and EDM’s
01:15 Keep it short and get the names right
01:46 Tip 3: Go back to chunky and snail mail
01:57 Why do customers love the personal touch?
02:33 Tip 4: Show more of your behind the scenes
02:43 Do you think the age of the #Influencer is over?
03:13 Tip 5: Send personalised messages
03:26 This is how to mix the old school with the new school of #technology 03:50 Connect with your customers on a personal level
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5 Tips in 5 Minutes!
Expert Michael Field of EvettField Partners we get down to business on marketing for #SMEs.
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Michael’s 5 Tips are What You’re Not Told About Marketing:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Tip 1: The #Market is NOT what you think it is!
00:30 The market is actually customer feedback on your #value #proposition
01:11 Tip 2: #Prospective #customers don’t care about you, yet!
01:30 Prospective customers want to know if you can solve their #problem
02:01 Tip 3: Keep your #competitors busy with the wrong customers
02:21. Do you know how to let your competitors look after the problematic customers?
02:39 Stop wasting #money promoting generic #marketing #messages
03:13 Get really clear on your value proposition, #competitive #strategy and get your ideal customers
03:31 Don’t delay on #implementation
04:21 Get the insights, go to market and get active
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SME TV presents The Brew
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In 1994, at the age of 23, Steve put his life savings of $11,000 on the line to launch his first start-up SE Net which was eventually acquired by Ozemail/UUNet under the stewardship of its founding Director and now Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.
In 2001, Steve teamed up with a schoolmate to launch his second start-up, PIPE Networks, a provider of wholesale telecoms infrastructure that was listed on the ASX in 2005. Eight years later they sold it to the TPG Group for $373 million. Steve spent a year working with Google in California in 2008, leading a project to deliver high-speed telecommunications systems across North America.
These days Steve holds a highly acclaimed seat on Channel 10’s start-up investment show, Shark Tank Australia, as he continues to scour the globe for major early-stage investment opportunities.
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Our 5 Tips in 5 Minutes!
Where we bring you #experts to share their knowledge on something that you can jump straight onto.
In this episode of #SMETV and Podcast Channel 5 in 5 we are joined by Monica Rosenfeld, a Communication Keynote speaker. Here are Moncia’s 5 Tips for Building Your #Personal #Brand:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Tip 1: Create a #PersonalBrand & put conscious thought into how you want others to perceive you
01:04 Video is doing so well because we follow people
01:22 Tip 2: Consider your core #values, expertise and impression you want to make
01:36 This is part of your #BusinessPlan and a key segment of your #MarketingPlan
02:08 Tip 3: Get others that you trust and know to describe you
02:55 How important is #market #research to you?
03:04 Tip 4: Amplify your brand
03:24 Here are 5 ways to amplify your message
04:03 Tip 5: Position yourself as the #Expert
04:09 Share great content that demonstrates your #expertise
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In this episode we talk with Aryeh Sternberg from #KUDO about how he’s reinventing #multilingual meetings in a fast, accessible and affordable way. It’s about #innovative use of #technology, bringing together cloud based services with Software-as-a-Service platform for Languages.
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KUDO is a game changer for opening global doors for #SMEs across #Australia. To #demonstrate how this is possible with KUDO our host, Angela Vithoulkas and Aryeh use their second languages, #Greek and #Chinese, to discuss a product issue.
00:00 Intro
00:27 KUDO is a video #conferencing #platform that welcomes up to 32 different languages
02:00 The UN is a KUDO customer
02:21 #Technical #innovation allows for real time #interpretation using a Language-as-a-Service (LaaS) platform
03:07 Here’s a platform that redesigns how you do business globally, no flights involved
04:00 Translating is simply translating word for word, interpreting makes context critical and shares the intended meaning
04:45 KUDO is about accessibility and can cater for over 80 languages, including sign languages
05:45 Just like a #SaaS platform you can buy a subscription or hours
06:55 You can book an interpreter with both language and industry expertise
07:25 What could open up for your business with webinars and events with participants experiencing it in whatever language they are most comfortable with?
08:17 Breaking down language barriers and in an affordable manner for #SMEs
09:00 It’s about meeting efficiency, building rapport and trust with who you’re doing business with and getting a feel for them
09:32 It’s for meetings for 2 people or even events of 1,000 people
10:29 Demonstration of how KUDO works, in this case Greek into English and Chinese into English
13:54 The KUDO platform is specifically designed for making discussions easier and more effective
14:19 Do you want fast meetings, faster turn arounds and to see the person you’re doing business with internationally?
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Thingz with a Z:
-FujiFilm Instax Link Wide Printer - print straight from your phone! Different template options. Can add tags/filter/emojis. Audio clips - up to 10 seconds. Location setting. It can do it all. Pretty fancy and fun to use.
Business Tech News:
-Google Pixel 6 Pro update: enhances the find access. I was listening to music it then appeared and played on the phone.
-Anyone can have a FaceTime call now, no matter what phone you have!
-University of Sydney have designed/developed the Phoenix Bionic 99 for vision impairment. Take a listen to find out how it works.
-Square is changing their name to Block.
-TCL 20SE - 4G phone $249 - review will come shortly once I get my hands on the phone!
Tech Q & A:
1.Chrome book - where are the deleted photos/trash can?
2.Can I use any charger on any device?
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tech #Apple #Linkedin #communication #Robot #AI #Zagg #Microsoft #TLC #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast #ChromeBook #Square
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Excited to have Aryeh Sternberg back again, Account Director, KUDO back in the Hot seat as guest co-host.
Thingz with a Z:
-Brett showing off more of your neat #Google #tech toys he is testing!
-Front door through to inside/outside - he had so much fun. Ding Dong!
-Trivial info on Brett - he loves Apple but his apps are all Google!
Business Tech News:
-KUDO integrates with Microsoft Teams - live video translation for meetings now available with Microsoft Teams.
What is the real story to the blackout? The blackout cost $10 billion dollars! My take is how could they get this so wrong. Also how dependent are we on these apps?
-10 years since Steve Jobs died!
-3D printing.... Wagyu Beef printed from protein!!!! Lab grown meat -The Geek in Brett - new spy war history game...Listen to the show to find out more!
-Technology with the Brain - implant that zaps away depression! It identifies and realises parts of the brain is in depression it sends electrical stimulation pulses to that part of the brain!
Does Brett Really know?
Acronyms is the topic!
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Brain #depresssion #wargames #Apple #SteveJobs #Kudo #VideoMeeting #BrettLevy #Microsoft #TCL #AngelaVithoulkas #SMEA
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The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
Thingz with a Z:
-Brett reviews JLABS JBUDS FRAMES
– clipping them to the glass frames and why does he like them?
-They’re great for Zoom calls. No need to have a headset in yet he still hears everything from the meeting.
-PLUS, you don’t need dedicated tech to use them!
- available at SME Mall – The Featured Merchant
Business Tech News:
-LinkedIN went down for a few hours. Why? We don’t know yet but we do know that they pulled the plug from China.
-AGL announced an electric vehicle subscription model and with different terms to choose from.
-Light Field LAB creates a solid light hologram that makes it interactive using optical display technology.
-OPENSIGNAL conducted a research and recently found out that mobile phone companies in the US are overstating the spread of their high speed 5g services
-RANSOMWARE — so much of this going on and it’s best to change your passwords every 6 months
-FANBOY hat on : Apple UNLEASHED event showcases to 2 Macbook Pros with different configurations
Game Quizz Round: Is it time for us to give in to Brett’s request?
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The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Excited to have Alex Zaharov- Reutt back again - Alex and I have one major thing in common.... I wonder what that is? Of course all things Apple! We are also wearing our Apple attire! lol
Thingz with a Z:
-Zagg iPad Pro Case - 1 year battery life based on 1 hour a day. so 3 hours you have 4 months of battery. Not bad at all. Magnetic Pencil charges once attached to case. Hard cover in case you drop it. 2 button bluetooth function to switch between phone and ipad. pretty cool.
Business Tech News:
-What happened LinkedIn? the biggest network in the world went down and no communication from LinkedIn whatsoever?
-Twitch hacked! You may not know that Twitch is owned by Amazon. My suggestion is if you have an Amazon account go and change the password.
-How fake people on instagram really are? An AI robot has 3 million followers? Just crazy
-Pixel 6 Pro coming soon...
-Car manufacturers are leaving out certain elements as they don't have enough chips.
-ASCCA - 23rd Annual Conference - Thriving online: make tech work for you
Does Brett Really Know: -Acronyms is on again..
Has Brett improved his skills?
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tech #Apple #Linkedin #communication #Robot #AI #Zagg #Microsoft #TLC #SMEA #BrettLevy #TechKnowledgyPodcast #Podcast
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This time I’m joined with Ariel Garten —Co-founder of Muse
Thingz with a Z:
Brett’s personal struggle: SLEEP and this week he tries a new toy!
-Using advanced EEG technology to respond to your mind, heart, and breath, Muse is a comfy brain-sensing headband that helps you understand & track how well you focus, sleep and recharge so you can refocus during the day and recover each night.
-Ariel shares to us what made her decide to invent this product: "Muse helps you meditate and sleep. The device gives you real-time feedback on your brain and body’s activity during meditation. Plus, it gives you amazing interventions to help you fall asleep."
-It’s a 24-hour cycle to help you meditate, gain calm, reduce stress, and focus in the day. And at night, it helps you have a quality sleep so you’ll feel refreshed in the morning!
-Has a seamless UX in using the app too!
-What about Muse S ? A digital sleeping pill we all need right now!
Game Quizz Round: Does Brett meditate?
He tried but it didn’t work. Not this time, though! He started meditating with Rainforest. And boy, did his mind quiet down! His mind switched off.
Questions:
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Will Muse help me with focusing at work?
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Is meditating the same as focusing at work?
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Muse 2 or Muse S?
BONUS QUESTION: Which side does Brett sleep on?
Is it the left or the right?
Comment down your answers below!
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Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us. And to our special guest, Ariel Garten for incorporating meditation and sleep to technology!
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whattobuyforher #bettersleep #sleepaid#sleepwell #sleepy #sleepsolutions #sleepquality #meditation #mindfulness #masteringourmind #mentalhealthmatters #cantsleep #deepsleep #sleepproblems #sleepissues #melatonin #sleeptips #remsleep
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Thingz with a Z TURNS to Hapinez with a Z:
-TCL Brand launches 5 devices in a year! Brett reviews each and every one of them. All 5 of them are Android Enterprise Recommended – and not all android phones have that.
-TCL 20 SE boasts of its Netflix certification, a recommendation that allows you to enjoy watching your favourite movies and shows in rich vivid colors. -For under AU $300, you get a solid phone that allows you to watch great content, 4G connectivity, and a 48 MP camera with TCL 20SE
- TCL 20 5G is a game-changer! It’s the first TCL 5G phone.
When it comes to connectivity, you get the speed you want when you need it. PLUS!
Huge bonus feature! TCL launched their 6th product - a super fun toy and a great gift for yourself!
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gadgetshow #gadgetgoals #techdesign #gadgetaccessories #youtuber #androidonly #androidphone #teamandroid #phones #androidcommunity #smartphone #slicksleekstylish #helpingsmallbusiness #customercentric #digitalmedia
Why is the LOCKDOWN Money LOCKED DOWN?
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Not to rant on, but seriously – SHOW US THE MONEY!!
The small business community is desperate, ignored and over whelmed.
That’s now our normal resting state. And as if we didn’t have enough trouble, so many STILL cant get access to the #NSW Business Grants.
They are OUTLIERS - they don’t quite fit anywhere in the “criteria & eligibility” That’s assuming you have a Phd in #RedTape to understand Services NSW….
Here is PART 2 with our expert CFO Wayne Wanders realise.business Small Business Truths: COVID19 - BUSINESS GRANTS Wayne can help you apply for the grants, his service is FREE.
Watch our unplugged #SMETV interview, the details are on the screen.
On July 13th, NSW Government announced the business grants in a press release. Its now a month later and they still haven’t worked out the details.
That’s because they assumed that ALL businesses are the same.
Uh Oh, someone made a boo boo there.
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Why is it so hard for Small Business to get Financial Assistance right now?
Truth?
Because all levels of government have failed to grasp our challenge.
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Everyday in NSW we lose 10,200 jobs from this current lockdown. The running total is 214,400. Its most definitely a state of emergency.
SMETV brought in our financial expert @Wayne Wanders www.realise.business for Small Business Truths: COVID19 - BUSINESS GRANTS (PART 1)
Do you know a #SmallBusinessOwner who needs the truth about this?
Share this interview with them.
Wayne steps us through this complex world of who can, can’t or wont get help and the “fun & games” that comes with #RedTape + money.
Wayne can help you apply for the grants, his service is FREE. Watch the interview, the details are on the screen.
IF YOUR BUSINESS SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER – then apply for financial assistance.
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Here is another #SmallBusiness Truth: COVID19 The other cost of #LOCKDOWNS - #RECOVERY is unaffordable.
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#AdamHofbauer is the owner of Bandits Roost, a great small bar & café. Or at least it was.
Our new #SME TV & Podcasts series is about telling the truth. The stories and people mainstream media don’t have the stomach for. The truth is that thousands and thousands of small business owners wont recover.
How can they?
They have had an average of 50-90% decline in sales from the pandemic.
Nobody can sustain that and make it through the other side.
So for them, the future isn’t bright.
Show your support of our long suffering business legends and do 2 things please: - Watch the 7min video - Share it In This Together – Right?
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What if government policy changed overnight and your business was so impacted that you stood to loose 50% (or more) of your staff?
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Commercial cleaning is a labour intensive industry – no staff means no work, no work means businesses will go bust.
And BTW – who is going to do the cleaning if a big chunk of the workforce get redirected/excluded from work? Its never about a level playing field for government – policy on the run, consequences be damned. Welcome to our new #SMETV series - Small Business Truths:COVID19 – its us unplugged.
We cant be in studio right now, but we can still be your voice! We tell your stories so the truth of what is actually happening gets out their. “Once heralded heroes of frontline services, the commercial cleaning industry is now at the back of the line.” Lisa Macqueen from Cleancorp shares the tragedy and torture of this new reality for the entire industry.
Perhaps Alex Hawk MP could explain how this has happened? Or what about @United Voices NSW – the Cleaners Union?
How did government policy change WITHOUT consulting the industry?
COVID19safety #SmallBusinessTruths #SaveSmallBusiness
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More than 2,000 businesses have been crippled by the disastrous State Government's CBD 'Lightrail Project' which was meant to take months but took years. Listen to me talk on 2GB Drive with Jim Wilson about what happened, the progress of our class action law suit against Transport NSW, why I've been in politics ever since and am running for Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney.
Don't let local and state government ruin our local businesses again!
Protection of your interests starts with representation in government.
Remember you have hope, and have somebody to fight for you - This December 4th, Vote 1 Angela Vithoulkas, The Small Business Party.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Our very one and only senior audio engineer Mahan Noori joins me as co-host in today's episode.
Thingz with a Z:
-TCL 20 5G - Next Vision Technology (NVT). 6.52 inch screen. 90 hz refresh rate. This is great for gamers. No wireless charging. Big kicker $350.00 for this amazing device! iPhone 12 only has a 60 hz refresh rate! OMG. They have improved with the iPhone 13 at 120 hz refresh rate.
Business Tech News:
-China - Cryptocurrency is now illegal- no mining, no selling, no trading in China -Google Play - App Store - 3.5 trillion minutes in the app store!!! OMG -iPhone - 11 thousand tonnes of cables and charges being dumped! EU passing new law 1 port only USBC
-Belkin magnetic wireless charger (dual charger) -Instagram for kids - Why? Why? Why? Evil. FaceBook have paused the release.
Does Brett Really know? -Microsoft Trivia at your service!
Watch and listen to see how Brett went with Mahan's challenge! lol
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So cool to have Alex Zaharov- Reutt back in the Guest Co-Host chair to tell us all about the new and exciting features in IOS 15.
Business Tech News:
-iOs 15 Australia News- you can choose to stay on 14.whatever or update. Did you know that safari has tabs? Well now you can close them all at once with the update. How many times have you hit the mute button and not realised it when your on a call. Well now you will know as there is a little jingle when mute is turned on. I like that. Also there is a work mode and home mode. Work life balance - pretty cool. You can watch the Apple presentation on the software updates WWDC 2021 — June 7 | Apple. Do Not Disturb is now called focus with some more options. Lots lots more... so many improvements that are very cool. -TCL launched the TCL 20 5G $299 depends where you buy it from.
Does Alex really know: (tables are turned)
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us. To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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Tes is back! She couldn't stay away! Our producer is the best ever (ok so Tes is writing this). lol
The culmination of the year is the release of the new iPhone (well for any Fanboy that is) - what did Brett think of the event? Apple Apple Apple - yes Brett let's talk about the new iPhone
Thingz with a Z:
-Jlab Go Air Pro - wireless ear pods with 32 hours playtime. They are pretty good and very cheap, like $30 bucks cheap! Tes is all for it and ordering on smemall.org as we speak!
Business Tech News:
-Apple event - Brett got up early to see what the new iPhone 13 was like. He not that happy. iPad still same same, they didn't even get rid of the button! What is that about. Of course entry level this is pretty good. iPad mini is pretty good. 8.3" in same size so that's good. USB c port and 5G. The Watch 7 is bigger screen faster processor. iPhone Pro - all about the camera and video features.
-Massive Apple News - update your software so it includes and covers you for spyware vulnerability.
-WhatsApp was hit with a $266 million fine for violating the EU's GDPR. It's the second-largest fine under the privacy regulation.
-Google is pulling an Apple and developing its own AR-based chips for its Chromebooks.
-Motorla's newly revealed Space Charger can deliver five watts of power up to four devices.
-Microsoft to build a satellite base here in Australia.
-To keep the camera safe on your iPhone - keep them away from motorbikes!
-El Salvador first country to adopt bitcoin as currency??
Does Brett Really know?
-Tes puts Brett through a stream of questions all about Tech Acronyms!! Very interesting results.
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Aryeh Sternberg joins us once again as guest co-host. Welcome back!
Thingz with a Z:
-Pical.app - very cool calendar done different!
Business Tech News:
-Apple News - California Streaming - 14 September.... Will it be or won't it!
-FAA has put his Richard Branson's Virgin Galaxy Spaceship under investigation. Something about the landing. Watch this space.
-Hyundai Nexo - First hydrogen fuel cell SUV - they were worried about the battery burning up- well shouldn't they be worried about this too???? -Texas - Austin & Taylor - Samsung opening a billion dollar chip facility. Bring 1800 jobs to the region.
-SMEMall.org -great games to play at home during lockdown. https://smemall.org/vendor/escape-hunt-sydney/
-Crumpler has filed for liquidation :(
-Bitcoin mining - so much electricity being used here
Guest of the week: Tina Aspiala - Service Designer - Spongefile - Welcome Tina! -Pical - https://pical.app/ - your day (calendar) summed up in a pie chart - easy for people especially those that have ADD. Very cool - Tina so great speaking with you today!
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible.
Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
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It's been a long time coming - but we finally have our Senior Producer, Tes Koltun in the hot seat. Nobody puts our producer in the corner!
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Thingz with a Z:
-Jabra 85t s ear pods - Brett reviews a new product. Super comfort even better than the 75s although they are slightly bigger in thickness. They have in-ear noise reduction for example when you are chewing. Wireless charging case. 6 hours of playback with ANC 7. Sound+ app you can personalise.
Business Tech News:
-China reduces/restricts youth gaming time to 3 hours over Friday/Saturday and Sunday. 1 hour each of those day. Very strange or is it a good thing? Parents?
-Hyundai EV Kona and Ioniq - are being warned that the batteries in their electric cars could catch fire at any time due to a flaw source made by South Korean firm LG Chem.
-Only Fans clothing is back off again!
Game Quizz Round: How much does Brett know about Apple?
-What can I say, you need to listen to this... Brett knows....a little less than I thought about his precious Apple!!
Q & A:
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What is Yik Yak and why is it back?
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What is WiFi 5 and WiFi 6 and how does it affect me?
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Asana vs Trello?
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
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On this show I am solo, which is normally a license to get up to a bit of mischief.
Thingz with a Z:
-Westfield+ App - shows all the store discounts and specials. Also gives you an extra hour of parking time. When we get back into the shops that it!
-Apple music is just fantastic. Special offer for families ends 31 August 2021.
Business Tech News:
-Tesla Bot - 5.8 tall, 65kgs in weight. Can carry 20 kgs. Maybe cleaning, dancing (this is what happens when Brett is alone in air). Testing the Tesla cars??? I am not sure about the bot doing this! No launch date as yet. Will Brett get one - he says no but we all know Brett....
-Boston Dynamics - you must check this out. It's amazing.
-Ransomware - Australia has reported an increase in 24% in ransomware - hacked or held to ransom. This is bad people..Being in lockdown and working from home we are buying more online and putting in credit card details. Always remember to back up your computer/data is all you have and when its gone its gone!
-Airbnb - has agreed to offer 20,000 refugees free temporary homes from Afghanistan. I think this is America.
-Lonely Fans Update - financial institutions putting pressure on them to change!
-Shout out to ZAG - screen protector
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
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I am really excited to chat to Joseph Corrente, Channel Manager of ANZ and Pacific Islands for TCL and the show's sponsor. We will be talking about a lot of mobile and Android specific things.
Thingz with a Z:
-Apple TV4K - new remote, can control all your connected devices (surround sound, blue tooth) link Xbox games.
Business Tech News:
-Flubot - scam coming in through text telling you to click on the link to listen to the voicemail. -Only Fans - site where people can charge daily, monthly subscriptions for gaming. Brett has renamed them lonely fans ! Listen for why...
-Mastercard - coming 2024 getting rid of the mag stripe and bringing in a new card! Who uses actually credit cards anymore right....tap or use your phone....Good one mastercard
-Ubisoft (gaming)listing in the SMEMall.
Q & A with Joseph Corrente, Channel Manager of ANZ and Pacific Islands, TCL. Display Greatness.
Thank you so much to Joseph for making the time and joining the tech show podcast today. A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
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Excited to have Aryeh Sternberg, Account Director, KUDO back in the Hot seat as guest co-host - you know we will geek out and definitely be talking about everything Apple, Google and Audio as well as lots of other cool stuff too.
Thingz with a Z:
-VICE - Digital Business Card - QR code to share with future clients/networks - they also have a key fob to tap with some ones phone! Now this is pretty cool.
Business Tech News:
-TCL NXT Wear - cinema on your face! I did a review back in July - letting you all know that it has launched at Harvey Norman this week.
-Apple being able to scan your personal photos on your phone for illegal acts (child pornography). Is this right or is this invading my privacy? Who makes the call that your photos?
-Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3/Flip3 5G - coming out Wednesday night 20 August 2021.
-TCL Smart Glasses - your world is the glasses - is this right?
Q & A:
- I can't afford both over the hear or in the ear headsets. What should I do?
Thank you so much to Aryeh for making the time and joining the tech show podcast today. A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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Another week, another show - join me and my Guest co-host, Claudia North while we chat about apps, acquisitions, afterpay and of course, Apple (just for you Tes).
Thingz with a Z:
-Calm App - sleep stories is the best. There is also zone out and meditate. Just love this app and couldn't recommend it enough. American Express had an offer to all its customers - free membership to the Calm App.
Business Tech News:
-Tokyo 202 Olympics used old mobile phones/tech from its residents to reuse the materials for the Olympic medals. Pretty cool sustainability and recycling. I go down memory lane - I shared a picture with Jack Dorsey
-Afterpay - biggest acquisition $40 Billion Bucks. Biggest in Australia
-Telstra and Optus - 5G - Telstra is the bigger network but Optus went and got Ookla - to test speeds. Guess who won?
-HDD vs SSD - recycling theme keeps on coming - replaced the HDD(hard disk drive) with a SDD(solid state drive) and fixed my MAC!
-Zoom Bombing - Schools especially have issues with working from home using zoom. Cyber attacks are happening. Zoom need to be held accountable for security when using for meetings/presentations/school sessions.
-DABUS - Device for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of United Sentience - WTF Brett? (that's for Angela lol). Have to watch this bit to understand 31.22....I'm not sure (Tes the Producer).
-ZOHO Invoice is in the SMEMall. Also have paid version too!
Q & A with our Co-host Guest Claudia North. https://www.withsmallbusiness.com/
Q & A: 1.Which is the best e-commerce platform to use?
2.Is it better to sell on Amazon or build my own on-line store?
Thanks so much Claudia for joining us on the #TechKnowledgy show. A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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When you have Australia's biggest Fan boys on the same show you know it's going to be fun!
Well I guess Angela Vithoulkas is not there so you gotta do something, right, Brett Levy lol
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Guest co-host this week is Alex Zaharov-Reutt, Tech Editor, IT Wire
Thingz with a Z:
-TCL 20 Pro 5G - its new! I was lucky enough to test run this baby. I am holding it in my hands right now. Key features - ear phone jack (no really Brett! lol), kids stop playing with your geeky toys and focus. More features - infra red to control TV, 4 cameras (same as 10) sony optics, all day battery, USPC charging, wireless charging, 2 colours - shiny blue and grey
Business News:
-Netflix Announcement - big money hirer in the gaming world. They are thinking about getting into gaming! -nib -Health Care - interesting move - health card is now in apple wallet. Shortfall - you can pay with apple pay.
-ZOHO Invoice - sweet of different software like CRM. Giving away invoice for small businesses.
Q & A with our Co-host Guest Alex Zaharov-Reutt, Tech Editor, IT Wire
Thanks so much Alex for joining us on the #TechKnowledgy show.
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
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Going to be a fun show with Aryeh back in the Co-host chair and we have a Guest of the week!
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Thingz with a Z:
- Brickit App- Rebuild your Lego! Helps you reuse Lego with instructions on the app! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brickit-rebuild-your-lego/id1477221636
-Windows 11 - not much has been updated. Well one thing has changed. It may not be compatible with your computer anymore!!
-Mezos or Branson - Branson wins the race to space!
Business Tech News:
-Apple iTunes card - will now be the Apple Gift Card. Big deal you ask? Well yes it is. To get an app you need an iTunes card. Now you can spend it on anything you like!!!
-Windows 11 - Like it or Hate it. Not much has changed. Some devices will not be able to use Windows 11 on their machines!!!!!
-YouTube - the ads have to stop - way too many!
-Mezos or Branson? Branson wins the race to space with his own ship!
-Backup & Sync - 1 October 2021- Google Drive changing.
Guest of the Week:
-Balder Onarheim - Founder/CEO PlatoScience - Make headsets. https://www.platoscience.com/ Our tDCS devices stimulates specific brain regions while you work, game, study or meditate. Simply place the headset on your head, ensure the electrodes are correctly positioned and select 1 of the 4 modes using the app to begin.
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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This week Brett Levy is joined by the amazing, awesomeness and fabulous guest co-host Greg Weiss!
Angela lets see how he goes!
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Thingz with a Z:
-TCL NxtWear G Glasses - Product review time. Multi-screen collaboration. Smart portable cinema glasses with 4K. Wireless version coming out soon... we hope. Cost is about $800-$900. Great fun. https://www.tcl.com/global/en/glasses/tcl-nxtwearg/landing.html
Business Tech News:
-This song plants trees- offsetting carbon emissions. Add song to your playlist - Every 100 streams we plant a tree. https://www.thissongplantstrees.com/
-Kaseya VSA. VA service specific. Automation tool to help IT Professional. Target of cyber attack. $70 million ransom. Peeps have a think about this. If big companies are being hit what about us little guys. So many people are working from home. Your printer is an easy way for hackers to get in! Security education is a must for your staff working from home.
-Competition of rocket size! Branson or Mezos?
-General Processing Units & CPUs
- Bitcoin mining gone crazy! Meaning you have a computer run multiple algorithms over and over again. Mining for data.
Q & A:
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How do I know my rechargeable batteries are dead? Usually lasts between 60-100 cycles. If charged and only getting half the charge time its time to go they are not holding the charge. Not good to drain your battery (gotta say Tes our producer didn't know that). Who else?
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Battery doesn't last in my airPods the whole day? How do you make them last the whole day? Well do you think you should use your airPods all day.... Your ears wont be happy.
Thanks Greg for joining us today and your support of the Tech Show!
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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A bit of a Lockdown moan, sorry!
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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Lockdown ripple effect! The mail didn't get delivered! I couldn't review the product!
Our co-host guest didn't happen because of lockdown! The Postie delivered to the wrong address!
What a week!
Business Tech News:
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Apple of course is talked about on this show no matter what! lol Update on iMAC Book.
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Microsoft Windows 11 - Microsoft also announced xCloud - gaming across any device! BUT at the mercy of our internet speed.
We miss you Angela Vithoulkas - who is running her campaign for Lord Mayor, Council Elections City of Sydney. Brett passed his citizenship test!!
Whoohoo
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
We have a great guest co-host this week! Daniel Lewkovitz, Calamity - Home and Commercial Security https://www.calamity.com.au/
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Thingz with a Z:
-buddymove App - (only for MACS) pops up on your screen letting you know its time for a break with exercise ideas for you. Especially more so than ever working from home. e.g. standing, moving, picking up your water. The app also tells you why for each exercise. One of our viewers has suggested the watermine app. Thanks very much.
Business Tech News:
-Afterpay | Humm | Zippay | Klarna | PayPal - Introducing Apple Pay - buy now pay later. Joining the competition. In China they have WeChat Pay. They are way ahead of the game.
-Amazon Firestick - 36% Market Share.
-Mezos & Branson - Well done Mezos for joining the space race. Branson still won!
-SME Mall - Businesses can sell their products and services online for free with us.https://smemall.org/-Education Dept Hacked
- Most stop the outside threat of hackers. Inside threat of education - students would be trying to get past the firewalls.
Q & A with Daniel Lewkovitz - Co-host & Guest of the week:
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First alarm system Dan ever hacked was his high school.
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Calamity came about combining tech and IT, hacking with more traditional physical security. The all round security product.
-24/7 people are monitoring alarm systems, remote systems and life cameras.
-Install alarm systems, security systems with sophisticated monitoring systems.
-Security and life safety technology provider by keeping them safe and be fearless.
1.What is 2 factor authentication?
2.How does your physical and cyber security co-exist?
3.In your opinion what is Australia's biggest threat?
Thanks so much Daniel Lewkovitz for joining us on the #TechKnowledgy show.
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
To reach us with any content ideas for your #business #community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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Angela and Brett talk about all the usual cool Tech stuff and News and then have a deeper look at some of the small business projects and opportunities.
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Thingz with a Z: -TRAKT - App of the week! Will tell you what you have watched, what the next episode is. It is now available. TRAKT tracks! This was one of the reasons it was not available on Apple. Works across SMART TVs, iPhones. Premium version available. Removes ads. Allows chat feature with other people on TRAKT.
Business Tech News:
-Electronic Arts - EA - was hacked. They do sporting, FIFA & NBA. Breached via Slack. (messaging service). Internal breach........oh no.
-GForce - graphic card. What they do different is it is all on he cloud! So you can play off your iPhone, mac etc.
-Did you back up? Brett shares a personal story...hard drive died on the ipad. Luckily bought a new hard drive and restored everything from the cloud. What is $5 bucks a month to save on the cloud when yo could lose it all.
-Australia Post- Folks we have another SCAM..... 1. go to the website. Check Australia Post online and check the reference or get the app. Don't be going clicking links and paying extra for delivery.
-Do you like the ads on YouTube?
-HB - Hunter & Bligh. Report out - Australian's want more convenience and cheaper prices from small business !!!!!
Majority of people say we will support small business but want the cheapest price!!!
-Important Announcement from Angela Vithoulkas
- Breaking News: Angela is stepping back from the show for about 10 weeks because of she is Running for Lord Mayor - City of Sydney - Local Council Elections. https://thesmallbusinessparty.com/ check it out.
Q & A: 1. Will my watch still make payments if I don't have my phone?
- Received mail saying I have been pwned and have no ideas what this means?
Whoohoo A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making SME TV & Podcasts channel possible. #Alcatel as always - that you for your continued support and belief in us.
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The tech start-up investor is a proud Queenslander, born in the remote town of Cloncurry and raised in Emerald in the State’s central highlands.
He left school at 15 and joined the Army, enlisting in its apprenticeship program. There, he became a technician working in the field of electronics, telecoms and guided weapon systems.
The tech start-up investor is a proud Queenslander, born in the remote town of Cloncurry and raised in Emerald in the State’s central highlands. He left school at 15 and joined the Army, enlisting in its apprenticeship program. There, he became a technician working in the field of electronics, telecoms and guided weapon systems.
In 1994, at the age of 23, Steve put his life savings of $11,000 on the line to launch his first start-up SE Net which was eventually acquired by Ozemail/UUNet under the stewardship of its founding Director and now Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull.
In 2001, Steve teamed up with a schoolmate to launch his second start-up, PIPE Networks, a provider of wholesale telecoms infrastructure that was listed on the ASX in 2005. Eight years later they sold it to the TPG Group for $373 million.
Steve spent a year working with Google in California in 2008, leading a project to deliver high-speed telecommunications systems across North America.
These days Steve holds a highly acclaimed seat on Channel 10’s start-up investment show, Shark Tank Australia, as he continues to scour the globe for major early-stage investment opportunities.
In this episode our Think Tank looks at what appears to be the new pastime for various state government regimes in #Australia – #LOCKDOWNS and the inevitable #economic pain it inflicts on #SMEs, along with #Insurance Companies who definitely make the naughty list.
We consider #Business #Resilience in a post COVID world that isn’t quite post, and #labour shortages – what if you can’t operate or trade because you have no staff?
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Joining me to discuss these issues are three of our best THINK TANKERS – Mark McKenzie CEO of ACAPMA and Chair of COSBOA, Stella Gianotto Consumer Futurist & Creative Director of Brand for Brands and Michael Field from EvettField Partners.
A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible. To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
James Pittar is a champion open-water swimmer, conqueror of the English Channel and inductee of the prestigious International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.
And he’s done it all completely blind.
At 16, James was diagnosed with a genetic disorder called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes degeneration of the retina. His vision rapidly decreased after his diagnosis, and by 21 he was legally blind and fully blind by his early 30s.
Yet despite this major setback, James was determined to succeed as an open-water swimmer. He devised a plan to aid his performance, using blows from a whistle to guide his direction.
A national inspiration, James became the first ever blind person to successfully cross the English Channel in 1998. Alongside the English Channel, he completed the “triple crown” of open-water swimming when he completed the Catalina Channel and Manhattan Island Swim.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why James believes that disabled sports are harsher and rougher than able bodied sports;
- How James has maintained a positive outlook on life throughout his tribulations;
- The unbelievable tale of his English Channel journey and the many obstacles he constantly had to overcome;
- How James has held a fulltime job for 28 years;
- The power of psychology in sport;
- The fear James felt as an expected father being blind;
- How he fares with his daughter also becoming a competitive swimmer;
- James’ work with the Fred Hollows foundation;
- The unbelievably harsh conditions that openwater swimmers endure; and
- James’ vision for disabled sports going forward.
Shaynna Blaze is a woman of many talents: extraordinary interior designer, business owner, award-winning television personality on Selling Houses, hard-nosed judge on The Block, brand ambassador, author and former jazz singer.
Shaynna started her first business at 22 after graduating from university with a degree in design. Her work has been consistently lauded, leading her to appear on and hosting many design-orientated shows.
A career detour led her to work as a jazz singer for 10 years, performing in clubs and bars. After successfully returning to interior design, she released her first book, Design Your Home, in 2013 and followed it with a second book, Design with Style and Colour, in 2015.
Presently, Shaynna continues to shine on the small screen, and is also an ambassador for Intuit QuickBooks - a bookkeeping business that helps Australia’s self-employed to get organised.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Shaynna adjusts her personality depending on which TV show she’s appearing on;
- The most rewarding things about working in reality television;
- The lessons she’s learned from a lifetime in business;
- Shaynna’s top tips for small business owners;
- How Intuit QuickBooks is massively assisting entrepreneurs with organisation; and
- Shaynna’s dos and don’ts for personal interior design.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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So we covered Google I/O only seems fitting to cover WW21 known as "Dub Dub"
Thingz with a Z:
-Jlab Studio wireless headset
-Loona app - it is just so beautiful - and you guessed it the techKnowledgy show is the first to do a review!!!
Business Tech News:
-Anonymous threaten Elon Musk if he continues to manipulate the Crypto market!
-Anom takedown
- what you put online and privacy!
-Fast.ly CDN goes down, takes out BBC, NY Times, Twitch.tv and The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
-Dub Dub !!!!! iOs 15
- spatial audio for Facetime and voice isolation - cuts the noise but you have control - can go wide spectrum
-Keys - car, office, home and hotel- all in your wallet! Add your license
-Maps rebuilt - will be transit focused incl AR for directions of which way to leave a station
-Airpods pro - will have better features for hearing impaired
-Apple Watch update -Mac OS - Monetary
-Universal control - you can move your mouse between ipad and Mac !!!! wow
Q & A:
- Now that I use wireless headsets, is bluetooth bad for me?
2.What to do now that google photos is limited?
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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Thingz with a Z:
-New reveal TCL 20 5G -Optus Pause
Business Tech News:
-China bans trading in Crypto..... and USA and AUS opened enquiries
-Airtags... is there a problem with safety/security? Some of our viewers asked us to review. This is what we think...
-Google I/O - wear OS - a lot of Apple copying here - battery life, faster and youtube music on your wrist!
-Maps - what do you prefer? Is maps better than Apple? Hard braking avoidance through traffic monitoring, enhanced graphics. Detailed inside if you are nervous about venturing back in the world.
-Android 12 was announced - some features TV menu browsing and car unlocking
-UI is getting a facelift. The issue problem is Bloatware - BUT lets see in Sept/Oct when it comes out.
Q & A:
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My screen protector is cracked - do I need to change it now?
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Why have Apple started selling phones only? no charge or headset?
Business Hero Matching Grant 2.0!
SME TV (me 😊) has been giving SME’s a platform to be heard for the past year through video, a proven and powerful tool to get your story across.
SME TV also realised that with some great marketing support you can really leverage your story & business. But who can you trust to do this effectively with transparency, KPI’s and not waste precious $$?
The SME Association has generously allowed SME TV to offer another grant to help fix this problem.
2 award winning business brands have come together to power up your business.
How? Here is the link: https://smea.convertri.com/smetvgrant20
This grant is a collaboration with Attention Experts – the most 5 star rated social media agency in Australia. Together we will design and execute a bespoke 90-day campaign that will deliver brand value, generate enquiries, leads and sales long after the campaign has finished.
And we do all the hard work. The entire customer experience is designed to be easy and fun. I promise. If you think this is a good fit for you or someone you know, then please go ahead and apply or message me here.
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A huge thank you to the SME Association of Australia for making #SMETV & Podcasts channel possible.
To reach us with any content ideas for your business community you can email us news@smea.org.au and we are on all the socials too.
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Now it may look and sound a little different. Well we are missing our famous co-host Angela Vithoulkas.
We did however bring back an oldie but a goodie! Aryeh Sternberg is back in the drivers co-host chair for this weeks show (and we are actually using his studio!) so we are on the go and ready to go!
For those that can remember Aryeh used to be the co-host of the TechKnowledgy show way back when! Let's see if he remembers what to do!
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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Thingz with a Z: -Between pro - Status Audio
-Apple Music
Business Tech News: -Apple Music - around 70 million songs subscription based. Announcement: at no additional charge. Big move for Apple.
How many people will move from Spotify to Apple Music??
-Beats Audio Earbuds. Are they now rivals of Apple?
-Blackberry Phones - has officially closed the doors on the hardware game! They now are focused on Blackberry Gateway
-WeChat + KFC + China = jail. 5 students are now facing jail time for misuses the payment gateway platform.
-API Economy - Application Programming Interface - let's talk plugins -Google Pixel 6 Phone - Brett doesn't like it BUT Aryeh does. Why you ask? -
NBN - SCAM time ladies and gents! -In Singapore you can receive food delivery by robot! -3D printing -Sanosa ear phones no more sold business to Sonova
There are days when I know that I have literally the best job in the world. Why do I say that?
Well building SME TV has been a privilege, our mission from the start was to create a platform that not only gave a voice to SMEs, but also provided business growth & marketing opportunities.
We joined forces with the SME Association – our sponsor, a Not For Profit National Online Business Directory driven by collaboration to ensure our SMEs connect, grow & prosper.
Now with research showing that over 50% of Aussie Businesses still don’t have a website, we focused our joint efforts on fast tracking the launch of our Stage 2 collaboration- the SME Mall – it’s a one stop shop Ecommerce platform that will turn any SME into an online business in minutes.
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SME’s can sell their goods or services – YES, not just products, you can sell your services too.
That’s right, move over ebay & Alibaba because there’s a new Kid on the Block! Its FREE to join, includes payment gateway & you don’t even need a website.
Start selling in minutes! Joining me today to launch SME Mall is Brett Levy, Mall Builder.
Joining us in this episode to take us through the 2021 Fun Report is Colin Cardwell, CEO of 3rdSense.
Colin is the talent behind some of Australia’s most successful apps, think Reading Eggs and the McDonald’s app and has, since 2001, designed 400 Games and 60 Apps.
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Should organisations be less fun?
Applying the methodologies and techniques that game #designers use to create #business #software.
Applying the methodologies and techniques that game #designers use to create #business #software!
More than 22% of surveyed #SMEs list servicing excessive debt as one of their top 4 challenges.
The data also shows that small #businesses will have taken on additional unforeseen #COVID debt somewhere between $100-$300K. It almost feels like we should stop for a minute’s silence.
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You could be suffering from credit card debt, #mortgage #overwhelm and/or business debt.
You might need a Credit Reset.
In this episode we talk to our expert Laurence Barlow, Company Director of Credit Reboot, they have helped 2500 #Australian families out of crippling debt and reset their #finances in the last 5 years. And guess what?
Your debt may not even be legally #compliant!
Today's show is an action packed one. We use a new camera today.. Listen to find out what it is! The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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We talk apps, Business Tech News, what Angela likes and doesn't like! Apple must get a look in somewhere!
Thingz with a Z:
-Espresso screen - designed to be mobile, powers from your device https://smemall.org/product/espresso-display/
-We are broadcasting with 4K Webcam 120 https://smemall.org/product/4k-webcam-4mp-hd-webcam-with-microphone-120-degree-wide-angle/
Business Tech News:
-Windows 10X - interesting update here - IT HAS JUST GOT CANNED -
Apollo is buying Yahoo - $58 billion!!!!
-Xbox or Playstation? Xbox as you can not get a playstation now!!
-NBN - SCAM beware everyone. This is by a phone call talking about your NBN speed - don't be sucked in everyone. They try to do a speed test- DON'T DO IT
-Zoom Calls have been updated - now looks like a classroom style view - so awesome!
-The God Father is moving to Melbourne - Hollywood franchise - now its going to be a mobile video game.
-Budget 2021 - Tax breaks of 50% of your expenditure back in tax rebates for all gaming developments in Australia !!!!
Guest of the week: -Puya Abolfathi - CEO and Co-Founder Kinobionic https://www.kinobionic.com/ Pretty cool - We make beautiful robotic wearables that move you!
FYI SME TV are having Christmas Drinks in July! YAY
1.Why doesn't my new iPhone connect to my new car kit?
Many savvy #SMEs are now realising that their USP should consider #Sustainability & CSR, corporate and social responsibility.
It is giving them a #superpower that will change the world and their bottom line.
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If you’re new to Sustainability and CSR you’ll be impressed by the opportunities on offer. As a business owner, it’s understandable that you worry about the bottom line, but you're missing out on business if you're not articulating your contribution to society, the #environment and demonstrating responsible #business practices.
In this episode we talk to our expert Sara Redmond-Neal, Sustainability Advisor from Small Mighty CSR, she believes that SMEs have the power to have Mighty Impact. https://smallmightycsr.com/
In this episode of #SMETV we’re going to get personal. Very personal, and it might get uncomfortable.
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Why has one of the most significant choices and decisions any of us will ever make, which is choosing who we spend our personal time with and maybe the rest of our lives, is sometimes being decided on a simple swipe to “like” or “dislike”, why a “wink” is the tick of approval and evaluations are influenced on a very old photo?
To find an alternative answer it’s time to meet Di Gillett, one of the founders of Partenaire Introductions, a new business that’s sees the nexus of executive search and matching individuals. https://partenaire.com.au/
Angela and Brett get up to their usual banter and share little nuggets of good tech stuff!
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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We talk apps, Business Tech News, what Angela likes and doesn't like! Apple must get a look in somewhere!
Thingz with a Z: -Connect Smart -Universal smart remote and Smart plug
Business Tech News: -Windows latest crash The statement I have is :” according to Melinda, Bill didn’t Excel at his marriage, always had to have the last Word, couldn’t even put a plug into a Power point and in bed, had a Micro-soft tool” bahahahahaha
-Staying with Microsoft - no longer need Xbox Live Gold for free to play games - this is big!
-Apple supplier Quanta hit by Revil ransomware group - they will release upcoming manufacturing drawings and plans
Q & A: 1.Will the new iPad pro run Big Sur 2.How do I add all my pics and videos from my CD’s and DVD’s into the cloud?
While we all have been adapting, pivoting and defining the new norm of what will hopefully be conversations that stay in the post #COVID lane, there is no doubt that we will all learn from this global pandemic.
Toilet paper may not be the most glamorous of lesson examples, but the speed of how quickly the supermarket shelves emptied and how long it took to restock them, highlights how important freight is; the speed, efficiency and adaptability of our #delivery chain will be essential for our prosperity.
But, according to a report recently released by Business Sydney titled Freight & The City, “we currently have valuable solutions to improve the individual components of the freight #supply chain, but we do not have a blueprint for the integrated mobility of people and goods in a ‘well-run city.”
Joining us in this episode to discuss Freight & The City is Executive Director of Business Sydney Katherine O’Regan.
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The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak!
With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
Don’t forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
We talk apps, Business Tech News, what Angela likes and doesn't like! Apple must get a look in somewhere!
Thingz with a Z:
-JLab - Epic Air ANC http://bit.ly/JlabEpic
- you can get these on our SME Mall
Business Tech News:
-Tesla crash - 2 people have died. There wasn't anybody in the drivers seat. Auto pilot was not on apparently!
-NASA makes history again!
-Telstra loses payphone battle - with costs
-Car thing! Spotify!
-Apple announcement - iMAC, Apple TV 4K, iPad pro - WOW we have a lot to talk about here!
A challenge was laid down and I have to say I did not expect the outcome....
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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We talk apps, Business Tech News, what Angela likes and doesn't like! Apple must get a look in somewhere!
Thingz with a Z:
-Ecovac - Deebot U2 pro
- Cat vs Robot Challenge! Who will win machine or CAT?
Business Tech News:
-On average Australians are likely to spend something like 17 years of their life on the phone!
-What the......... -Guess which generation is spending 7.3 hours a day on their phone?
-Musk's Pong, Monkey
-Dominios & Nuro partnering trial -Drones deploying drones....
-Lost at 27 - AI used to create music of those singers we lost at 27 due to mental health! Pretty cool.
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SME TV Business Hero - Fiona Lidgett !!!! All the way from Townsville! When you're a business owner you face challenges every day, both within the actual business and outside of it. Some factors are within your control, they can be resolved or deleted.
But some are definitely not, you know, like a Monsoon, or a flood, or a global pandemic… Or all three. Maybe you also get the bonus curve ball challenge of being a #tourism business, one of the most impacted industries of all in 2020.
So, when all of this happens to your business, what do you do? Well, when the going gets tough you go #glamping of course, at an oasis just south of Townsville, Australia no less. In this episode, SME TV shines the Hero Spotlight on Fiona Lidgett, owner of the Eco-Certified Bush Oasis Caravan & Glamping Park and survivor of everything.
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What’s better than talking with one expert guest? Talking with two of course. In this special episode of SME TV #News & Views, our expert panel discusses and explains Class Actions, the #legal and litigation aspects, the #financial aspects and all the stuff that’s in-between.
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Sometimes there are moments in life when things go horribly wrong, it is not about bad luck, but it is an issue or the result of another person, third party or maybe even a #government department.
Now imagine that its not just you that’s suffered, there could be others like you. You may have the beginnings of a class action.
Joining me today to discuss this is Rick Mitry from Mitry Lawyers https://www.mitry.com.au/ and Theo Kotselas from Archangel Wealth https://archwealth.com.au/
Guess what? That's not how you grow your business with Social Media. So our talented guest is a man who has delivered Social Media training to over 10K business owners and whose agency Attention Experts, is the most 5-star rated social media agency in #Australia.
George Hawwa, Growth Director at Attention Experts. Expert advice all things Social Media with our host Angela Vithoulkas on SMETV
Matt Wong - Discernable talks fragmentation of Purchasing Power and the Extinction of the Mass is the NewNormal with SME TV
Guest of the week: -Sharon Jones - MatchPay - What is it? Who can us it? http://matchpay.com.au/
Thingz with a Z: -NSW Covid safe app - Given that our trot of 55 days ended I thought it would be a good time to remind everyone of the importance of checking in (and if you remember out) of places -Lucyd Lyte - Glasses with non-invasive audio
visit bit.ly/LucydAUS or SMEMALL.ORG and search Lucyd - All viewers get $15 off with code THIRDEYE
Business Tech News: -Apple watch ECG finally get approval -Back on the NFT side of things - so a collection went for $69 million - I still don't know why - but this was interesting -Sophia to auction AI NFT artwork- Sophia made the artworks with digital artist Andrea Bonaceto. -Facebook aims to get more people vaccinated -India will reportedly introduce bill to make owning cryptocurrency illegal -
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
Guest of the week: We chat to Keith Petri, CEO and Founder of LockrMail.
Michael Field - EvettField Partners, Competitive Strategy Consultants - SMETV Business Hero
The activity or skill of writing is not for the fainthearted. It requires patience. Now let's look at Business Writing - that can take you anywhere from #Bids, #Tenders, #Grants, #Corporate #Reports and CV's.
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It can be about applying for money, competing for projects, developing manuals, creating reports for boards - in fact #Business #Writing covers anything in your business that requires communicating a message, a process or an outcome - & hopefully winning new business!
Have you often thought about applying for Tender or a Grant and hesitated only because you didn't think you could write it...well there are specialist business writers for that.
BUSINESS HERO, Karen Perks, Managing Director of Ancient Wisdom Writers. With testimonials like "very best in there field" and "if you want to grow your business, Karen is your lady" I'm not surprised they are called Australia's Best Bid Writers. https://www.bidandbusinesswriters.com.au/
Business Hero Vanessa Giannos, one of Australia's leading #HR & #OD Experts. Her company has worked with 1000's of clients across the globe and locally in a variety of industries. She's the CEO and founder of HR-Xperts and she says they are "no fluff, direct, straight talking, empathetic & compassionate". https://hr-xperts.com/
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Imagine if your Business #Strategy and People Strategy was cohesive? We know that #employee engagement has a direct link to increased #productivity and performance, so it's a no brainer right?
As SMEs we are used to wearing many hats but sometimes we need to #outsource and get specialist help.
In this episode we find out what a difference it makes moving toxic employees to the exit lounge and setting your business up for the success you know is yours for the taking.
Have you always wanted to be your own boss?
It's a common shared dream by most of us. Imagine defining your own hours, deciding on what your life looks like.....
Then there's the reality check. Being a start up isn't the glamorous world that it's made out to be. One of the biggest flaws in the "be your own boss dream" are the mistakes - sometimes costly ones, the stress of being alone and the sudden realisation that you don't have a support network.
I'm not trying to discourage you - I want to support you in the dream - I had it and I'm living it - mistakes and all.
But there is a way you can have your dream without the nightmares that can come with it?
Buy a franchise. Of course I'm not talking about just any #franchise - yes, this one is unique and so is the #tradie behind it!
Business Hero Andrew Khoury, Managing Director of Aussie Home Services. SME TV Business Hero! https://www.aussieservices.com.au/
There's a new Peiso. It's still about money but it's been given a #tech flavour with a big dash of #hospitality. It's the world's first hospitality profitability software - PEISO.com.au. It's also been a labour of love for the past 10 years for this episode's guest.
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Ivan Brewer has spent over 25 years in the Hospitality #Industry, he's a recognised Profitability Expert and Industry Leader and the founder of this revolutionary world first #software!
In 2018, Vladimir Putin started his 4th Presidential Campaign, and in that same year our guest launched her 4th #Business Book Business, and published her 400th Business Book, 20 of which she researched and wrote herself.
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Have you always dreamed about #writing a book? Apparently it's on many business owners #bucket list. In fact 81% of people think about it, a combination of #fiction & non fiction thoughts.
In case you're wondering what a Russian President and this episode's guest have in common, well, while writing a book is on our bucket lists interviewing Putin is on hers.
She's interviewed some of the world's leading business people, #government officials and #politicians from all over the globe. Jaqui Lane, founder of The Book Adviser. https://thebookadviser.com.au/jaqui-lane-storyteller/ https://globalstories.com.au/
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. We talk apps, Business Tech News, what Angela likes and doesn't like! Apple must get a look in somewhere in today's show because Brett still loves Apple in 2021! Surely it must. And lots of "No's" but we give solutions.
Pre #COVID Hybrid was a term used for an Uber cool car - now its describing and defining how we will combine our WFH - working from home, WFO working from the office or WFA - working from anywhere you bloody like as long as you get the job done!
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Now, we have all come to realise that there are many more questions and challenges to be answered both as #employers and #employees. Work has changed, and in the words of this episode's guest: "work used to be a place we went, now it's what we do."
The #Founder of RedBalloon & Co Founder of BigRedGroup, a woman who knows a thing or two about the #business of experiences, Naomi Simson. https://naomisimson.com/
If you're in business you want to make #money, right? To make money, you have to #sell your #goods or #services, and you need #customers to make that happen. Right?
Well 2020 has seen and will see millions of #SMEs revenue challenged like never before. Many of us have stalled or been torn apart. We are all trying to prioritise #strategies to give us an edge, to make us more competitive and deliver growth.
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So, now let's talk #sales, and specifically your sales approach. Does it include, #Truth, #Trust, #Transparency? And if I then asked about your mindset around your sales approach, would we still be friends? Actually, maybe we should talk about your sales approach with the Worlds No1 Authority on Trust Based Selling....
Joining us today is Ari Galper, a man with a mission to stop us treating potential customers like sales targets and to whom "follow-up" are dirty words. https://unlockthegame.com/
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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Happy New Year 2021! We are back from a good rest and revving to go with the show. Thank you for tuning in live to watch our first episode for 2021.
We talk apps, Business Tech News, what Angela likes and doesn't like! Apple must get a look in somewhere in today's show because Brett still loves Apple in 2021! Surely it must. And lots of "No's" but we give solutions.
Mini Boss! Miss 6 year old. The tables have been turned on our host Angela Vithoulkas. Angela's niece came on set and took over an episode of SME TV with Angela in the hot seat answering questions from the Mini Boss Anastasia!
Many people talk about mentoring, supporting our youth and showing them the world of possibilities that is before them. But we need to do more than just talk - or in my case let someone else do the talking 😊
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I take my self-appointed responsibilities in showing my young nieces that there is no limit to what you can do VERY seriously. I've involved them in my working life from the time they were born, just as my parents did with me. I don't do token - if they want to work with me then I let them sit in the driver's seat.
That's how my parents did it.
They have served customers with me, handed out political flyers during my election campaigns and attended formal public events to lay wreaths at the Cenotaph. And now apparently, they want to take over #SMETV!
Disruptors are a dime a dozen these days - along with #innovators and people who still think active wear is cool when you're not actually active. BUT. And this is a big BUT. Every now and then, something very seriously cool, incredibly #disruptive and tantalisingly engaging comes along and redefines the buzz words. CAASie is changing digital #marketing as we know it.
CAASie says "I'm an online #platform for #Billboards. Like #adwords is for ads on #Google"
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Billboards - or rather #OOH - Out Of Home advertising has finally had a revolution and become affordable for SMEs - and leading that charge is Taryn Syratt, scientist, co founder and one of CAASie's makers. We speak to her to find out more!
We have all had tough days in #business, but nobody alive has operated in a global #pandemic. So even those of us who have been on the #business #owner #journey for decades didn't have a PLAN B or #resilience #strategy to beat the #COVID Crisis.
JFK once observed that the word "crisis" in Chinese is composed of 2 characters, 1 representing danger, the other #opportunity. This is particularly true today. CUE INNOVATION.
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Everybody and anybody is touting this word, shouting it from the highest mountain tops - assuming they aren't in lockdown - be #innovative, #innovation is our saviour, #innovate or face peril. Basically completely scaring the crap out of companies - big and small.
Bringing us back from the innovation ledge and making it non-innovativish is Stella Gianotto, Creative Director of Brands for Brands Agency.
How does practising self care build more resilience for SME owners? This episode has 5 solid tips to do this.
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We speak to Michele Gennoe, Founder and Principal Consultant at On Purpose Transformation for her 5 tips in 5 minutes.
Michele is a passionate SME owner herself and her focus is on helping other leaders flourish in life and business, no matter what is happening in the world.
There are more than a billion people using Google Maps every month- obviously we all need to know where we are going AND how to get there at some point or another. But have you ever thought of a road map to help your business navigate through to revenue goals?
What about 5 Strategies to Smash through the limitations of this "new normal", to experience predictable growth and still make a positive impact in the World?
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Joining us today to take us through those 5 Strategies is Nikhil Rughani, Business Growth Strategist & Copywriter.
We've all been guilty of zoom clothing humour courtesy of #COVID - comfy dressing, only worrying about the look above the desk etc. For a long time now we have all been in meetings presenting perhaps not our best self!
Has Working From Home had a detrimental impact on our personal #brand that may impact our career success? Unfortunately the data suggests yes, and it's our women in the workforce who will be feeling this the most.
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Exactly just how much of an impact can it have on your life how you look or present on the outside?
Could it mean the difference between getting or not getting a promotion? And can you really boost your confidence by wearing a well tailored suit?
Joining me today to discuss how important it is to present the best you, how personal branding goes beyond any one item and what exactly has COVID done or undone for women in the workforce is Julie Hyne, Certified Image Professional & Executive Style Mentor.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. Don't forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
BrettLevy and #AngelaVithoulkas talk about #Thingz with a Z, Business Tech News. Love, love this next app and guest - CAASie app! Jeff Jaraved & Taryn Syratt tell us all about it. Wait till you hear what it is. Just awesome. https://caasie.co/
Apps and more #Apps: Top Apple Apps - the most downloaded Free iPhone apps: -ZOOM Cloud Meetings -TikTok -Disney+ -YouTube -Instagram -Facebook -Snapchat -Messenger -Gmail -Cash App
Business Tech News: -Google plays nicely .... Apple music on Nest speakers! -Warner will release their catalogue at Cinema and HBO streaming simultaneously! -Peachtree Corners (where Brett stayed and worked one time.. at band camp!) - first city to have a Solar road in the US. - https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/solar-road-us-georgia-electric-car-charging-stations/
Joining SME TV today is the co-founder & director of research for The Demographics Group, Simon Kestenmarcher, https://www.tdgp.com.au/ otherwise known on Twitter as @SimonGerman600 who is obsessed with #Maps. Big maps, little maps, Dutch Male Maps, American Sitcom Maps, he doesn't mind the odd graph either.
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He's also a monthly columnist with The Australian and one of the World's Top 50 Influencers in Data Science. He backs his opinions with data and evidence and shares a lot of it with his 200k followers on Twitter and 37k Friends that like him on Facebook.
Everybody wants more business - I feel fairly safe in making that statement, but it doesn't just happen... it takes work, and it's a noisy world, regardless if your bricks & mortar or clicks & mortar or just clicks.
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So I asked Digital Marketing Queen Claudia North of With Small Business https://www.withsmallbusiness.com/ for her expertise on how to grow your online e-commerce website sales and she gave me 5 Tips that are practical and insightful.
The great news for us small business owners is it's entirely possible to be heard over all the noise online and to bootstrap smart e-commerce marketing strategies to make good money online. Find out how....
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. Don't forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
BrettLevy and #AngelaVithoulkas talk about #Thingz with a Z, Business Tech News. Chat with an exciting special guest! Gabby Leibovich - Catch of the day - his new book Catch of the Decade
We chat Apps: -COLOR ACCENT -EZVIZ C3W Colour Night Vision Time of the year where you may need some outdoor surveillance - and even be alerted when you not there!
Tech News: The success of Black Friday - was it great or out of this world? Let the numbers speak for themselves. Who was the best seller? Ouroboros Steak - interesting...
Q & A time: 1. How do I manage my emails over the holidays? 2.Can I listen to Audiobooks on any device? 3.What is FPS and how does it affect me?
Earth, we have a problem - our oxygen is being stolen and our air polluted with toxic fumes. And it's down to transport.
So what does a Queensland Marine Biologist do about this problem when he's pondering the state of our planet? Well, he has an ACE idea - Australian Clean Energy Electric Vehicle! ACE EV.
There is more to this story than just the feel good energy solutions; it's also about Australian manufacturing, jobs and the fact that you can charge your tools straight from your car!
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Joining SME TV today is Greg McGarvie, MD of ACE Electric Vehicle Group.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. Don't forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
BrettLevy and #AngelaVithoulkas talk about #Thingz with a Z, Business Tech News. Chat to special guests.
We chat Apps: - Calm app and Amex partnership! - Mention the Oppo X 2021 - iPhones,
Business and #Technology #News:
- Apple cutting App store percentage from 30 - 15% for Developers under $1m per year!
- Black Friday - be careful - spending unnecessarily and scams!
What is Digital Transformation, have you done it or maybe you think you don't need it? By the way, getting the newest iPhone does not mean you and your business can tick the DT box. Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content on demand❗
Globally its estimated that business spent approx. 1.2 trillion in 2019 on Digital Transformation looking for an edge in the Digital Economy - but its not all about the TECH...
Joining us today to unravel this riddle of transformation and how much we need a strategy, 7 disciplines & tech wizardry to pull it all together, is the Chief Expedition Officer himself, Mr Doyle Buehler.
Have you been asking how to future proof your business? Have you realised that you have a #PersonalBrand with currency but you just need help to #Systemise it?
Mary Henderson is the expert in this space. She can show you the how, together you'll discover the why and what you will need to bring it all together and make a profitable business. https://www.maryhendersoncoaching.com/
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Our super host #AngelaVithoulkas talks to this personal branding guru on #SMETV on starting an #OnlineBusiness and #E-LearningPlatform.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy.
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On this week's show Brett will brag, I mean, review his shiny new iPhone 12 Pro and our guest of the week is previous co-host Aryeh Sternberg to tell us about what he has been up to off air (and probably to bash the iPhone a bit too!)
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. Don't forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗ Please let us know what you think of the show, comment, like & subscribe.
On this week's show Brett and Angela got up to their usual banter. The #appoftheweek was Stretchminder and reviewed the new Knocki (Haptic, Inc.) Founder's edition - thanks Jake Boshernitzan.
We talked Apple's new #M1 processor and new Macbooks and continued chatting about EV's thanks to our chat with Gregory McGarvie these babies are now on our radar!
Here at SME TV we know that every business has a story to tell, and if we're lucky we get to help tell it. Conexie is a newly launched start-up app that started as a tool for people to report problems, ask questions and solve problems - typically in buildings, but the exciting thing they have done is bring in the capability to connect to devices and bring the data to life.
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Today we're joined by one of the Co-Founders of Conexie, Jake Hannan, and he shares their story and #startuptips. https://conexie.com/
Seth Godin said "There's no shortage of remarkable ideas, what's missing is the will to execute them."
It is abundantly clear that the co-founders of #Conexie are willing and able to step up and make their #techstartup vision happen.
They say life is short, smile while you still have teeth....confused, not sure where I'm going? What about there are 1440 minutes in a day, your teeth only need 4 of them. Ok! Did you know that 1 in 5 #Australians avoid dental due to cost?
Joining me today are the founders from tech startup AirSmile. Heath Fraser & Rebecca VanZutphen - pioneers in digital dental.
To join our SME TV Community #SubscribeNow 🅾 to our YouTube Channel 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great #BusinessNews content on demand❗ We encourage you to comment and share our episodes - that's where we need your support. #SMETV is the Small Business talk and podcast Super Channel for small Aussie businesses.
Let's talk #DigitalStrategy, specifically #ecommerce. Do you have a business that sells something, anything #online?
Is your #website, your #EcommercePlatform, your #DigitalMarketing and your #CustomerServicePlan all up and running profitably? Or are you working on the "oh crap, oh crap, I'm stuffed plan".
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Our expert guest on all things ecommerce and online is co-founder With Small Business Claudia North. https://www.withsmallbusiness.com/
Remember the good old days before the internet? When your #MarketingStrategy was just your advertising #budget which was just the phone book & newspaper....then you started faxing your #customers with deals & offers. Now its #SocialMediaMarketing, brand story telling, sharing your values...or being interviewed on SME TV.......
Joining me today is the Mireille Ryan, CEO of the Social Media Marketing Institute, founder of the Social Media Marketing Summit & Social Media Marketing Awards.
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Security - what is it and do you or your business need it? It's not just about sensor lights, padlocks and chains or making sure your password has uppercase and a symbol, it's about knowing what is important to you and your business so you can safeguard it.
Our expert guest in all things security is CEO of Calamity Daniel Lewkovitz. https://www.calamity.com.au/
So join us as we discuss #assetprotection and #cybersecuritybasics as we look at #informationsecuritymanagement, bows and arrows and #protectingproperty that's important to you. #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts
Brett Levy and Angela Vithoulkas talk about #Thingz with a Z, Business Tech News. Chat to special guest.
Origyn App Ezviv C6N Camera Spotify Coles = iPhones
This week we have a cool product review, interesting news and our guest of the week is Charlie Moraza, Client Executive from Meaningware.
Question this week: How do I connect my SMART TV with my iPhone? Click for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts
When you can turn your life around and move forward from bullying into kindness, we know it takes courage and confidence. #AhmadImam is a LinkedIn legend who promotes female leadership and speaking out about the #ToxicMasculinityDebate.
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He's famous for saying "If you feel like you don't fit in in this world, it's because you are here to help create a new one."
Host #AngelaVithoulkas speaks with Ahmad Imam on #SMETV on why #VanityMetrics don't matter but content does. He is known for his #LinkedInContentStrategy.
Has your business hit a financial #InsolvencyCrisis this year? Do you have a #BusinessRecoveryPlan or #refinancing #restructuring options if you might have to pull the plug? #SMETV speaks to #HallChadwck about this. Owning & running a business isn't easy at the best of times- there are always pressures even without a global pandemic and lockdowns.
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But there is a global pandemic, we had & have lockdowns and as they say on the BLOCK its been "tools down" for hundreds of thousands of SMEs in Australia for many months.
Joining our host #AngelaVithoulkas is #BlairPleash https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-pleash-b5822868/?originalSubdomain=au , partner from Hall Chadwick https://www.hallchadwick.com.au/ , Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors, he takes us through the options our SMEs have.
AngelaVithoulkas is now doing a segment for a #Melbourne based show called 📺 The Peoples Project.
Each week they have asked for 🎯 "Hits & Misses!" So here are LAST WEEKS. Its tongue in cheek so....it's a bit cheeky 😊
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MatthewWong heads up The Peoples Project! The corporate world calls it secondment when someone is loaned out? #SMETV has loaned Angela out.
Topics this week:#MISSES: 👎🏻 The eastern seaboard of #Australia seems to have descended into chaos and rebellion 👎🏻 Is it just me or are all our great states in the land of OZ seceding? I mean borders are closed, its different rules for different folks and all in all I think our federal pollies have lost the weak control they thought they had... 👎🏻 What makes each state special❓
HITS:
👍🏻 2 towns in #VICTORIA who are awesome, #Beechworth & #Albury! 2 great brewers got together and came up with a PINK #BEER 🍻, to raise money for a regional cancer centre and in honour of October being #BreastCancer #Awareness month.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your hosts Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. Don't forget to #SubscribeNow 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest #SME content on demand❗
Brett Levy and Angela Vithoulkas talk about #Thingz with a Z, Business Tech News. Chat to special guest, Gregory McGarvie, Managing Director of ACE-EV Group (Australian Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Group) Group https://www.ace-ev.com.au/. And a couple of questions lined up for the Q & A segment.
RIP General Lee from #Samsung #Electronics and talk or moan about subscriptions in Apps. On that note! best way to remember recurring charges, contracts and trial subscriptions amongst other things is to get the awesome GetReminded App https://www.getreminded.com/ developed by Tim Nicholas a previous guest on the show. Plus lots more!
"This is the most important thing I've covered in my 8 years as a journalist" Adam Creighton, Economics Editor, The Australian. Adam has become the outspoken champion of the argument against lockdowns, he's been very vocal and very loud - which is unusual for him because he's normally quite measured 😊.
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This interview was very much basic technology/old school - almost everything failed us trying to get this interview to happen. Connectivity was almost as flatline as the Victorian economy, the Zoom link in my diary went AWOL, Adam had another engagement so time too was #1enemy. But eventually, thanks to my trusty old phone (hence the film quality) it all got sorted.
There is #AIDataScience behind #ConsumerBehaviour, you need to look for it. #MarketInsights can help you determine and plan your #DataStrategy. Look at your Internal Data i.e. customer info on what they buy, who they are, where they live etc. And then study External Data -what's happening in the market outside of your business.
In this episode of #SME TV our host #AngelaVithoulkas discusses how to use #AiData to strategically help businesses grow, re-imagine or re-invent from data with Elisa Choy, economist & data strategist. AKA The Data Maven.
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The Australian economy desperately needs jobs created and our people supported. Its estimated that we have 9 million rental stressed tenants and certainly an affordable and social housing crisis. Why is it being ignored?
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Who doesn't like a 2 for 1 special? Well right now it looks like our Government doesn't. On the one hand, we need to get people working, and on the other we have a social & affordable housing crisis - we basically need 1million homes built. #Jobs + Homes = fix 2 problems.
Our guest has worked as entrepreneur since the 1970s, mainly in major scale property developments - billion-dollar projects & infrastructure. #BarrieHarrop is the Executive Chairman of Thrive Construct. https://www.thriveconstruct.com.au/
Is Retail a dying industry or just horribly disrupted? We talk with #TheRetailDoctor Brian Walker to find out the #futureofretailindustry and how it's now largely different and where the opportunities are for those ready and willing to go with the times.
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We look at the data for pre-Covid and during Covid, seeing just how much Covid is accelerating the #futureofretail and how small business can take advantage of the upheavals.
If boring retail is going to die and retailers, shopping centres and high streets focusing on time well used and time well spent will flourish what will our physical retail spaces look like? Is your retail business ready?
Find out what #BrianWalkertheRetailDoctor thinks are the opportunities as he discusses #retailtrends2020 with host Angela Vithoulkas here on #SMETVNews today.
The #TechKnowledgy Show where we translate Geek into regular speak! With your host Angela Vithoulkas and Brett Levy. Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get the latest SME content on demand❗
We have a few exciting #technology #gadgets for today's show. The review of the new Amazon Echo Auto.
They talk Google, Mario Kart - remember Mario Bros- well they are 35 years old!!! What the....When did that happen?
Find out the latest trending Business Tech News and don't forget about the Q & A segment!
technology #AngelaVithoulkas #News #Business #BusinessNews #TechKnowledgyShow #Podcast #TV #Alcatel #Apple
The #Apple didn't fall from the tree (Brett reviews the new iPhones for about 99.9% of the show lol)
We are back baby! Back in the Studio! Back as a team - Angela & Brett the magnificent podcast duo !
The magic is back and you are lucky enough to be listening to the TechKnowledgy Show - where we turn geek into regular speak.
Thank you Alcatel for sticking with us through through the hard times - much appreciated.
One thing is new though, we are broadcasting live from our studio every Wednesday @ 2:00pm across the following platforms:
LinkedIn Brett Levy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phatcatbrett/?originalSubdomain=au LinkedIn Angela Vithoulkas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelavithoulkas/?originalSubdomain=au ( or it will be when LinkedIn approve my live feed) YouTube SME TV & Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts Facebook SME Association: https://www.smea.org.au/
We talk Apple, then a little bit more about iPhone. Have I mentioned Apple. It pretty much went this way all through the show. We did talk about a pretty cool start up called NewYes Notebook. https://www.newyes.com/ Then we talked iPhone again!
At the end of 2019, there were over 2 million #SmallBusinesses of various sizes in #Australia, we talk about that a lot. But what we don't talk about - but should, is the 5 million #people, #staff that are #employed and earn an income from those #businesses.
To join our SME TV Community #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content, #news & #views on demand❗
We encourage you to comment and share our episodes - that's where we need your support. SME #TV levels the playing field when it comes to giving you and your business a #voice - I promise you'll get heard.
In this episode we discuss the #crisis facing many of our #SMEs right now, but in particular our #Victorian SMEs. Our amazing guest is Bill Lang, Executive Director of Small Business Australia https://www.smallbusinessaustralia.org/
After you watch this episode of #SME TV News you might want to go and check your Road Toll Statement - you could have unidentified charges! Wage Theft is still an ongoing problem and ESG - Environmental Social Governance factors show what a business is really made of.
This is our #FriendOrFoe segment. #Subscribe to our channel to never miss a new episode release. #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great #SME content on demand❗
If you think there are wrongs to make right, that there are people or companies who do the wrong thing for the wrong reasons and you want to change that - then I know a couple of people, myself & SME TV included, who will stand with you.
In this episode our founder & host #AngelaVithoulkas guests are Maddison Johnstone & Michael Fraser - both co-founders of Diligence Research & Operation Redress.
They are ESG researchers, ESG is the Environmental, Social & Governance factors that are used to evaluate a company - non-financial factors. But we think they should be called Business Archaeologists - because essentially they find out how a company lives, how they behave - they expose who they really are....so you can determine if you want to invest or be associated with them....
The #Family #Business - How To Defy The Odds - #Succession #Planning for the #Future #Generations. Joining us today with her 5 tips on Kicking IT is Kirsten Taylor-Martin, Partner Private Advisory from Grant Thornton.
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Only 12% of #FamilyBusinesses successfully transition to the 3rd generation.
YOU feel that with better education, sharing stories and letting people know there are specialists who can assist them, YOU think that this statistic CAN be improved....
Kirsten's on the Clock, 5 in 5 - How To Defy the ODDS!
BernardSalt #SmashedAvocado #XeroReport #ReBuildingAustralia with #SmallBusinesses & #Entrepreneurs #Business confidence has been impacted due to COVID19, but its also had #small business #pivoting, fast tracking #small business ideas and #entrepreneur motivation. Who knew that excessive force of a fruit onto a slice of bread would become the epitome of social definition and class distinction? We are referring to #smashed avocados and our guest...
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We level the playing field when it comes to giving you and your business a voice, you'll get heard.
Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas is the man who's superpower is to pull apart the powerful forces of social and cultural change- #Bernard Salt, managing director of #The Demographics Group.
What does a #family #retail #business do to stand out from the crowd? They need to #sellonline, have a great #socialmedia #marketingstrategy and #digital presence. Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get #news, great SME content on demand and support the #SME #community.
If chocolate is the answer, who cares what the question is? Well John Kapos from Perfection #Chocolates cares - he cares about, cocoa, Instagram, caramel, tiktok, nougat, FaceBook, Rocky Road & ecommerce. It's a recipe that includes Personal branding, digital acumen and freckles. I'm sure there's more.
This episode of #SMETV talks to a savvy retailer who had already implemented buzz words like re-invent, re-imagine & pivot before they became a hashtag - online he's known as #Chocolate Johnny.
CEO of Perfection Chocolates / International Key Note Speaker & Small #Business Advisor-Coach-Mentor.
Kate Carnell #Ombudsman from ASBFEO.gov.au has released a COVID19 Recovery Plan for Small Business & Family Enterprises. Its about time right? #SMETV is pleased to bring this episode - subscribe to our channel so you never miss the latest episode!
None of you - our SME Community, need reminding of how tough it is right now. Or how much is at stake. I know first hand. Like you, I'm worried about the future for my business, for my family and my team. That's what SMEs do, they care for more than just themselves - who cares about us - besides SME #TV? Keep watching to find out.
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Spotlight on A #Business Hero - #Startup Jessica Maas #Professional #Makeup Artist. When we choose a business hero, we have to have a reason - well today I have dozens of reasons, but it started with a private LI Message that came via magazine editorials and New York Fashion Week.
Join our #SMETV Community #Subscribe 🅾 https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content on demand❗ We need your support, not just for us, but for all SMEs and we encourage you to comment - & share SME TV.
Joining us today is our next generation of savvy #entrepreneurs, a young woman not afraid to shape & shade her own #career in the noisy and intense world of the #MakeUp & Beauty Industry, Jessica Maas. For more episodes: https://www.smea.org.au/
In #NewSouthWales #taxis are essentially #smallbusinessowners and since 2015 they have found themselves in trouble - that's when #uber #rideshare came to Australia. The value of #TaxiPlates was destroyed.
Let's break down the #taxi industry in NSW. There are over 4,000 #TaxiLicence owners, in excess of 200 authorised taxi networks, over 5,000 #taxi operators and more than 30,000 authorised drivers. This industry is the livelihood of over 40,000 people and their families - but it's in trouble.
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Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas to talk about the NSW Taxi Industry as at 2020 is CEO of the #NSW Taxi Council Martin Rogers.
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Where does your business do #business from? We don't mean the literal sense like bricks & mortar, we mean online - where are you? Remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to get alerts of the latest of News & Views.
Video marketing should be a priority, with more people looking at W.F.H- Working From Home as the new permanent norm, they will have more screen time than ever before... Don't be resigned to being limited in your sales growth embrace the digital opportunities that are screaming for you. The solution could be video -
Our guest in this episode of SME TV is the twitter king of video marketing Keith Keller. Our host Angela Vithoulkas asks him for an update as to what's happening in video marketing.
For more episodes: https://www.smea.org.au/
If you're an #SME who has #staff, you need to be careful. COVID19 has seen #business understandably restructure staff numbers, simultaneously Unfair dismissal #complaints to Fair Work have gone up by 70% in the last quarter. It could cost you up to 6 months of the #employee salary. And it could be the final straw for you and your business.
To join our SME TV Community just subscribe to our YouTube Channel. We need your support, not just for us, but for all SMEs and we encourage you to comment - & share SME TV.
Joining us today to tackle the cost issue of Unfair Dismissal Complaints is Natasha Hawker, Senior HR Practitioner & Director of Employee Matters. Natasha shares with us her business grant - Restructure Your Business To Survive Matching Grant. Link: Grants Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeO42_A08pMIMLlxVQOM9uaTkVRCIqn9xcM_BuwAwhPkx243g/viewform
SMEs all around Australia can't pay their rent - not all landlords are doing the right thing. What are your rights? Are you scared of being evicted from your business? Do you know what to do if that happens? Subscribe to this channel to get the latest #smenews & #smeviews
Host #AngelaVithoulkas is joined by #RichardMitry from #MitryLawyers in this episode to discuss landlords, #leases and the issues around the #Mandatory Tenancies Code.
For more episodes: https://www.smea.org.au/
A great idea for a #SmallBusinessMarketingPlan is visual storytelling - by starting with this tool you can simplify a marketing message or solve a complex business problem. Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾#SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great #SME content on demand❗
I'm assuming, we have all heard the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" but what about "a whiteboard is worth appx 31,415 words?" Did you know that Napoleon Bonaparte once said "a good sketch is better than a long speech" - where am I going with all this? Out in a blaze of colour of course!
Host Angela Vithoulkas brings a guest that is bold and brilliant with colour, content & cartoons- Paul Telling, the founder of The Visual Story Tellers Group.
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Here's some numbers: 484,000 events. 229,000 jobs. $17Billion direct value into the economy - $35Billion as economic support to Australia's GDP. These are annual numbers for the Meetings & Events Industry in Australia. That's the equivalent number of attendances to 6 AFL Seasons - 6 whole years of AFL seasons based on 2019 figures -not COVID2020. What are the numbers now?
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Our guest for this episode of SME TV News is the CEO of Meetings & Events Australia, Robyn Johnson.
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Why have the #risk and #security issues of COVID19 been so poorly managed? Why will those who are responsible keep their jobs? Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content on demand❗
Calamity is defined as an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress. In short, a disaster. Very few people in the world would be unaware of the global pandemic we are enveloped in - unless you live in a cave, on a mountain without a phone or wifi and no one has seen you for years. Outside of that, you know where we are: In the middle of a Global Economic & Health Crisis.
Our guest is all about Calamity! Well, sort of - he's also about managing RISK. He's the CEO of Calamity, Daniel Lewkovitz
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Today's word is ESOP. Maybe you've heard of it? No? Well, its all about value, reward, motivation, investment and succession. It could be the best thing to ever happen to an SME!
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Our guest is the ESOP man himself, Craig West, CEO & Founder of Succession Plus For more episodes: https://www.smea.org.au/
Below is a riddle to help you guess who our expert guest is this week on SME TV: Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content on demand❗
"They look after everyone from Accountants to Zoologists, from solopreneurs to multinationals - The wrote a book with Richard Branson and they know what a Dwell Time Algorithm is - Take a guess? Give up?
Ok - Who AM I? If you guessed Jillian Bullock the Award winning and Certified LinkedIn Ninja Downunder then you would be correct!
Do you know who Michael Lane is? He is MD of Success Resources - the world's largest education seminar company.
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In this episode we get to know the man behind the empire. Here is a quote from him: "Over the last 20 years I've done over $1.5b worth of successful deals... But the amount of deals I stuffed up or didn't get a YES has cost me $billions!!
I figured out there is an art to getting a deal done.. you might be surprised as to what's involved in securing BIG sustainable deals!" He inspires and motivates; he's softly spoken and open about his drive to succeed & win.
What is the #future of retailing? Is the time ripe for smart savvy retailers to rethink the business of #Retail? How can the #SME retail industry entice customers back? Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content on demand❗
Nothing is as it was that's for sure. We have an #economy on bypass, our communities in lockdown, out of lockdown then in lockdown again.
How do you find out the future of retail? You go to a Consumer Futurist with an incredible background in building #Brands and so much more! Of course, that's Stella Gianotto!
How can you successfully grow your personal influence & business? This episode has 5 solid tips to do this. Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great SME content on demand❗
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We speak to Michele Gennoe, Founder and Principal Consultant at On Purpose Transformation - famous for leading people through CHAOS
This is 5 tips in 5 minutes from our expert, plus a little bit about them! 70% of family owned #businesses fail or are sold before the second generation gets a chance to take over. Don't forget to #Subscribe 🅾 to 📺 #SMETV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts to get great #SME content on demand❗
Joining us with her 5 tips on How To Get the EDGE is Kirsten Taylor-Martin, Partner Private Advisory from Grant Thornton.
The Accommodation and Food Service Sector are in crisis. More severe lockdowns are on the horizon for the eastern states and it's a knife edge.
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Is the Government doing enough to keep the doors open or is keeping businesses propped up artificially just delaying the inevitable? And what will the industry look like post COVID19?
Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas to discuss the current and future outlook for the Hospitality Sector is the CEO of Restaurant & Catering Australia Wes Lambert.
Society has always had the haves and the have nots - whether you have great NBN/internet connection, or you have not. Are you FTTP/FTTC/FTTN or just F something?
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One thing's for sure. Australia deserves #BetterBroadband,
Our guest is the former CEO/Executive Director of Internet Australia, the peak body representing Internet users, and current Vice President of TelSoc Laurie Patton NBN - FRIEND or FOE ?
It's a simple question would you do business in China to grow and thrive? The China market is full of opportunities for Australian businesses to make up the losses, gain more global market share and open up other avenues of trade. COVID-19 will pass, but until then let's learn from it.
Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas in this episode to talk about the politics, the growth opportunities and the future of doing business in China is David Thomas President of the Australia China SME Association, and Kevin Zhang President of ANBA & General Manager of ConnectX.
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Do you know the difference between Wage Theft and Wage Underpayments? Do you know the biggest penalty issued to date so far for this type of non-compliance is nearly $1million?
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Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas is Ciaran Strachan - Co-Founder & Partner of HR Safe. Ciaran is a senior fair work specialist and is committed to a national project to fix this mess.
Networking - if you google it, refers to computers being linked and in context it continues with the demand for wireless networking is increasing rapidly. Ironically this definition & explanation fits.
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Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas in this episode of SME TV to reimagine the definition of Networking is Matt Alderton, CEO & Founder of BX Business Networking.
Profits before people is not the way in hospitality, that is not the motivation or goal. Being a profitable business, however, should always be the goal. Just not at the cost of its people. Here is the challenge; making financial decisions in an industry that isn't structured for it.
The Hospitality industry is driven by the passion of its people, their love of the food, beverage and service world and their often-misguided dedication to keep a business afloat no matter the financial cost to them.
In this episode of Lets Torque! - we discuss the realities of the Hospitality Industry and are joined by Ivan Brewer, Restaurant Profitability Expert and Craig Joel, Managing Director of the online reservations platform NowBookIt.
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To have a sustainable business in hospitality in terms of economic success you must have a business that will be around in the long term - and that implies by default that you've got all the right ingredients to make a tasty profitable meal.
How many food & beverage businesses in Australia do you think WON'T recover from the forced shutdowns induced by COVID-19?
If the question is how can the Hospitality Industry be SUSTAINABLE, and therefore each individual business owner, what needs to change and who needs to do it? Is it government that needs to pull the levers, do owners need to get more savvy?
We spoke with Shaun de Vries from Open Pantry Consulting to get his take on how hospitality can and should be sustainable if they want to survive and thrive. We can't hide our own historical connections with hospitality - so I guess we are a little bit biased.
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We are coming out of lockdown and restrictions, but officially in a recession. How is our economy going to handle this?
The Australian government has driven Jobseeker, Jobkeeper and now Jobmaker - everything will be about Jobs, Jobs and Jobs.
We ask our resident money man David Rankin from Sort My Money to explain the situation for SMEs and how it impacts them.
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In this episode of Lets Torque! The Economy Post COVID-19, we pull apart the 5 things holding it up and what the danger is of giving money bailouts.
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Nikhil has been writing professionally since 2001, he is a published author, he has worked for Government ministers writing campaigns and started his business in 2009. We ask him to give us some examples of the outcomes he achieved for his clients with compelling messages, the results are impressive to say the least.
The 5 tips today from Nikhil Rughani principle of Shot of Copy really made sense - now lets get writing! Article writing and blogging.
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This time we go all the way to the UK to shine the Spotlight On A Business Hero. Family Businesses are often fuelled by the love of an industry - its not always about the money! Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to support us and all SMEs, we encourage you to comment - tell us what you think and share 📺 SME TV https://www.youtube.com/c/SMETVPodcasts
Henal Chotai had a thriving hospitality business in the UK, a beautiful family, a talented wife as his business partner and BIG plans for Red Cup Café. Then came the Corona Virus. In this episode of Spotlight A Business Hero he shares his family's hospitality story, how his business has coped with COVID19 UK style and what the future holds for RedCupCafé.co.uk
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Insurance is about Financial Protection and looking after your assets and family when the bad times come - like COVID-19.
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What are you doing about your Insurance? Joining us to talk all things' insurance in this episode of Lets Torque! News is Tatiana Coulter, Director of Monarch Advisory Group telling it like it is.
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How to protect your business? The COVID19 Pandemic has seen many SMEs pivot their business, create new ones, or expand existing ones with new ideas. But are these news ideas safe? Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to support us and all SMEs, we encourage you to comment - tell us what you think and share SME TV.
Joining us in this episode of Let's Torque News is Binh Rey, Trademark Attorney from Baxter IP- check it out and find out how to protect your business.
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This episode of SME TV with Mark Latham covered a lot in 20 minutes - from education to economic recovery. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel t support us and all SMEs. Please share, like and feel free to comment!
Mark Latham tells us he is enjoying his return to political life and holding the balance of power in the upper house of NSW parliament. The volatile nature of politics means he strives to make everyday a winner
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What is bullying? Can it happen to you in the workplace and your children at school? It's a very serious topic. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to get the alerts on a new episode as soon as its released!
Joining our host Angela Vithoulkas to discuss the very serious topic of Bullying are our 2 Doctors; parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine and psychologist Dr Robyn Mills.
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This is 5 tips in 5 minutes from our expert, plus a little bit about them! 70% of family owned businesses fail or are sold before the second generation gets a chance to take over. Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to support us.
Joining us with her 5 tips on How To Get the EDGE is Kirsten Taylor-Martin, Partner Private Advisory from Grant Thornton.
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How can you successfully grow your personal influence & business?
This episode has 5 solid tips to do this. Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to support us and all SMEs and share, like and comment.
We speak to Michele Gennoe, Founder and Principal Consultant at On Purpose Transformation - famous for leading people through CHAOS
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This episode of Let's Torque! News we take a look at land - or specifically Real Estate - it's big business in Australia - or is it?
Residential Real Estate in Australia accounts for more than half of household wealth- but houses in our Capital Cities are fast becoming unaffordable.
Sadly, that's no longer the only challenge - COVID-19 can take credit for disrupting the business of real estate, and for disrupting sales & purchases.
Joining us to discuss all things Real Estate, the future of the market and the question mark over property values is Tom Panos, Australia's #1 real estate coach & trainer and Sydney's leading auctioneer.
We also welcome back our regular panellist Andrew Morello, real estate entrepreneur, winner of the first Apprentice and head of business development @ The Entourage.
We started with Tom, and asked him if, as an auctioneer with his finger on the pulse of the real estate market, is he pronouncing it DOA? You'll have to watch to find out!
Andrew Morello shared his views on the realities of the current real estate market in regard to the agents and business owners. Is there are a new way of doing business now?
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Today we are in the middle of a global pandemic - and while Australia is doing extremely well, our economy is naturally taking a hit.
Government at all levels, local state and federal have dipped into their collective money buckets and are making grants & funding visible and available.
But is it that simple?
This episode of Let's Torque! News brings you The Grants Guy - Keith Whelan, he eliminates some of the mystery around free money, and our regular panellist Craig West Director of SME Association of Australia.
If you go to: grants.smea.org.au you can find matching grants on a whole range of areas.
They cover - Brand Strategy & Customer Experience, Business Financial Review & Valuation, Strategic Business Planning and so many more. These are ideal because often these areas of business don't fit within normal grant parameters.
We asked Keith Whelan - Thegrantsguy.com.au to give us a brief history of how he became the grants guy, and exactly what he does.
Yes, he does grants. Writes them, creates them, gives advice and best of all, he has a 71% success rate! According to Keith, grants in the range of $1k-$50K don't need that much work, and you could probably do it on your own.
COVID19 has seen more grants come to light to help SMEs.
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It's a unique economic climate for SMEs - for some the Mandatory Tenancy Code is a Friend, for others it's a Foe.
Either way you look at this, there could be a huge gap for both sides and deep financial pain.
In this episode of Friend or Foe we welcome our expert guests Richard Mitry- Partner at Mitry Lawyers and Mohammad Najjar, Principal at Chifley Advisory.
For some SME business owners legal issues aren't there only problem, they could also be trading while insolvent - although changes to the legislation temporarily provides some cover on this.
Richard Mitry breaks this down for us and addresses some of the other issues that could be faced.
Mohammad Najjar tackles the possibility or reality that SMEs are trading insolvent - if you can't pay rent... and what are the consequences of this?
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In this episode we debut our ThinkTank, and we ask our brains trust experts to look at the COVID-19 Road to Recovery - Making An Impact.
Yes, there is a Global Pandemic.
Yes, as part of dealing with the Health Crisis we were told to look at an economy in Australia taking a 6-month hibernation.
Now the Government is telling us we need to plan for the recovery phase.
Joining us our News & Views ThinkTank is Trena Blair -CEO of FD Global Connections, Aoife O'Connell - Director of Yarnly.AI and Louisa Sijabat - director at Vincents.
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Show Me the Money!
On the tip of everyone's tongue in the SME world are 4 words - show me the money! The government stimulus package is the lifeboat that we have all been waiting for.
It's come out in bits and pieces, and as usual, the devil is in the detail.
Our host Angela Vithoulkas grills Craig West - a regular panellist, and our expert guest Mark Pinhorn, Partner & Director of HYD Advisory.
Mark is a strategic accountant, an experienced entrepreneur and a business owner. We asked Mark to simplify the stimulus package and the lifelines being offered to SME's to help them battle the financial impacts of COVID-19 - simple English as opposed to the deliberately complicated language of government.
We look at an Australian Start-Up called Air Service who is turning their downturn into an upturn for any business that sells any product.
Dominic Bressan is CEO of Air Service, a leading-edge guest experience platform for the Hospitality Industry.
He joins us to share some big news - he hasn't been playing video games and binge watching Game of Thrones in isolation- he's been busy giving back . This is a direct quote you from Dominic's LinkedIn page -
"Any business needing to pivot to a zero-contact method of selling your Food & Beverage or other wares (including shampoo from a chemist, cookies from a bakery, etc), my company AirService will set you up quickly and FOR FREE".
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SME TV brings you SME TV News & Views - Let's Torque! Panel
With your host Angela Vithoulkas. Panel members this week include:
Kerry Chikarovski - Director & Founder of Chikarovski & Associates And Former Leader of the NSW Liberal Party.
Craig West - CEO & Founder of Succession Plus and Director - SME Association of Australia.
Andrew Morello - Winner of the first Apprentice and Head of Business Development @ The Entourage.
This week our panel discusses whether the prison population will grow with business owners via Wage Theft, the continuing battle between Online Shopping vs Shopfronts and Maternity leave - who gets it?
News & Views shines the spotlight on another business hero - L&M Smash Repairs.
Angela Vithoulkas speaks with 2nd and 3rd generation family business owners Garry and Daniel Maher of L&M Smash Repairs.
Our host Angela Vithoulkas discusses the natural disasters Australia has gone and is going through with Kerry Chikarovski. Drought, Fire, floods and now coronavirus.
What does this means for SME's? Who can help SMEs? Where should they go or speak to? What grants & tools are available for them.
Have a listen
Angela Vithoulkas answers our small business question - How do I not stuff up my payroll?
SME TV News & Views present its pilot episode with our host Angela Vithoulkas. Segments: Let's Torque! Panel with Kerry Chikarovski, Andrew Morello & Craig West Friend or Foe with Kerry Chikarovski Spotlight Business Hero - L&M Smash Repairs You Asked For It!
Welcome 2020! Our Tech Heads are back for a roaring, raving, ridiculous and radical podcast! Angela and Brett our hosts talk about an #App that records Brett's wife Gale while she sleeps....mmm.
Tech News With A Z! Let us talk #Coronavirus...yes how does this become tech news you ask? - well Brett will let you know. Serious times people. Listen up Brett is very distressed...And this is different from???
More #Tech News Do mobile phones really give you cancer?? Well the study is in and the results say...
Smooth as Velvet! Is this a porn app? Brett this show is rated PG? Having trouble with presentations well the Velvet App will do the trick.
Awesome Product Review - Air Fly Pro! Struggling to connect to blue tooth on your in-flight travel? Well stress no more.
Folks we are #LinkedIn Live for Things With a Z.. Hope you can see us. Does Google Glass ring a bell? And how low can #Hackers go. Right to the bottom of the jar that's how low.
Amazon Go Grocery selling off their tech to retailers - good or bad?
Where to start with Antony Shen. There is just so much going on for this small business owner. His enthusiasm and drive is contagious.
Digitising and Embroidery; Photographer; Computer programmer; network installation and administration; IT system/software implementation; shop assistant! There are many more.
Take a listen to Antony's story - enjoy :)
An award winning Interior Designer and Decorator Adam Scougall, Founder of Adam Scougall Design.
Adam talks with our host Angela about his career journey and the many experiences including the ups and down of starting a new business.
Kate Carnell joins Angela for a Brew! Is she a flat white or long black? We are about to find out.
Kate talks about her career beginnings as a pharmacist, her involvement in mental health, and what she's focusing on in her role as the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
In this episode rugby league superstar Paul Gallen talks about his meeting with Ron Massey, his early days with the Sharks, leadership, boxing, and the future.