
Less Than 15
Bite-sized and actionable Business Bulletins from guest experts to keep you up to date with the issues that matter. The show is brought to you by DFK Australia New Zealand - Leading Accountants and Business Advisors.
Episodes
22 episodes
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The smart way to measure what’s working in your online marketingMost business owners invest time, energy, and budget in digital marketing—often without knowing what's actually working. In this energising episode, Leanne O’Sullivan...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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14:03

Is an SMSF right for you as a business owner?
What business owners need to know before managing their own superFor business owners, a self-managed super fund (SMSF) can offer flexibility, control, and some strategic benefits you might not have considered. But is it the right ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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13:20

Who's holding the fort? Estate Planning for Business Owners
As a business owner, you’ve likely considered what happens to your personal assets when you’re no longer here, but what about your business? In this important episode, we speak with Melissa Healy, Senior Manager at DFK Everalls and Director of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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14:14

Reframe risk to drive protection and innovation
The benefits of People-centred Risk Management In this episode of Less Than 15, we speak with Lisa Sisson, author of Risk Starts and Ends with People and the founder of the Unearth consultancy.We expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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15:33

Profit ≠ Cash - Why a healthy P&L doesn’t mean a healthy bank balance
You’re profitable on paper, but your bank balance tells a different story. Why?In this episode, we speak with Mike McNab, Partner at DFK Oswin Griffiths Carlton in Auckland, about the critical differences between profit and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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15:34

Free yourself from the 30% burden
How to stop doing everything and lead your business forward Are you spending too much time on tasks that someone else could be doing? If you’re still stuck doing everything in your business, you’re not alone—and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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14:35

ESG for SMEs: Why it matters more than you think
Stay competitive, attract top talent, and secure funding by becoming ESG-ready.ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) isn't just a corporate buzzword, it’s becoming a business reality for small and medium-sized enterprises. In...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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13:28

Keeping AI on brand and authentic
AI can turbocharge your productivity, but without care, it can also erode the trust you’ve worked so hard to build with your audience. In this energising and practical conversation, Angela is joined by AI coach and speaker Leanne Shelton, CEO o...
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15:03

Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
Psychosocial hazards might sound like corporate jargon, but at the heart of it, we’re talking about protecting your people from harm at work. In this episode, Wendy Jeffery-Lonnie from DFK Gooding Partners returns to break it down in plain Engl...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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15:05

Season Two - What's coming!
Welcome back to Less Than 15, the bite-sized podcast series by DFK Australia New Zealand, designed for time-poor business owners who still want quality insights. In this intro episode to Season 2, host Angela Raspass gives you a sneak ...
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Season 2
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4:53

The Finale! Key Insights and Resources from Series One of Less Than 15
In this special final episode of Less Than 15, we take a journey through the highlights of Series 1, revisiting the most valuable insights from our guests and suggesting one key action you can implement immediately to strengthen ...
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14:28

How to maximise the sale price of your business
Preparing Your Business for Sale: Start Early, Sell SmartSelling your business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make as a business owner. In this episode of Less Than 15, Gary Nugent, Managing Partner at DFK Nuge...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:02

Make your meetings shorter, sharper, and smarter!
Meetings can be a huge time drain for business owners like you. In this episode of Less Than 15, Donna McGeorge, an expert in productivity and efficiency, discusses how you can cut your meetings down to just 25 minutes without sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:00

From gut feel to data-driven decisions for business growth
From gut feel to data-driven decisions for business growth As a business owner, you know that setting the right goals can make or break your success. In this episode of Less Than 15, I’m joined by Mitchell Brooks, Partner at D...
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15:28

Creating Menopause Friendly Workplaces
In this episode, we speak with Sonya Lovell, Training and Communications Director for Menopause Friendly Australia about why businesses need to become menopause-friendly and how simple adjustments in the workplace can support staff during this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:08

Everyday Cyber Security - how to protect your business
In this episode, Christina Arcane, Director of Inspire Cyber, shares practical cybersecurity measures that every small to medium-sized business should implement. With recent high-profile cyber incidents making headlines, Christine ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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15:07

Demystifying the Right to Disconnect: What SMEs Need to Know"
In this episode Wendy Jeffery-Lonnie, HR Manager at DFK Gooding Partners in Perth, covers the Right to Disconnect legislation and its implications for small to medium-sized businesses. Wendy provides practical advice on how to proa...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:44

Harness the productivity power of AI for your business
Harness the productivity power of AI for your businessIn this episode, renowned business futurist, AI researcher, and author, Gihan Perera, outlines the transformative power of AI for small to medium-sized businesses.In a mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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15:29

Open the door to innovation with Reverse Mentoring with Maree McPherson
In this episode, we delve into the topic of reverse mentoring and its significance for SME owners and leaders, with Leadership Expert, Maree McPherson. Key Points:Maree shares her experience of reverse mentoring, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:03

Are you missing out on the hidden business funding economy?
Liz Fleming, Founder of The Grants Club, shares the hidden economy of grants that are available for businesses. Key points covered in the episode include:Myth Busting: Grants are often perceived as too hard...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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15:49

Back to business basics wisdom you might have overlooked
In this episode, Rob Shelton, the Managing Director of DFK Everalls in Canberra brings 30 years of business observations and insights to the table as we delve into the back-to-basics philosophy and the role this plays in navigating difficult ti...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:39

Introducing Less Than 15 - what to expect!
Welcome to Less Than 15, a podcast delivering bite-sized actionable insights for busy business owners brought to you by Accountants and Business Advisors DFK Australia New Zealand.Each week we'll be providing practical tips and valuable ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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4:02
