Podcast episodes
Season 1
In the Spotlight: Meet Brent Szalay from SEIVA
Meet Brent Szalay, Managing Director at Seiva. Along with his work at SEIVA, Brent has received the prestigious Henry Fox award at CPA Australia for his outstanding contribution to Accounting Public Practice and was awarded Wellness Initiative of the Year for his mindset book TryPositive. In this interview, Brent shares what drives him as a leader and how he has implemented a culture of “care” to grow his practice.
In the Spotlight: Meet Michael Hanrahan from Hanrahans Accounting Services
Michael Hanrahan from Hanrahans Accounting Services has over 40 year experience in the accounting industry. Michael shares his view on how the industry has changed over that time and how he has developed his business in what it is today.
In the Spotlight: Meet Jim Covino from Covino & Co
Jim Covino, head of Covino & Co, has been advising and assisting businesses and individuals for over 30 years. He shares his perspective on how current events affect accounting firms and their clients and the importance of relationships for businesses.
In the Spotlight: Meet Sal Vallelonga from Plexus Global Consultants
We are meeting today with Sal Vallelonga from Plexus Global. Director of various private entities, board and committee member of various charitable organisations, Sal is regularly involved in fundraising and charitable events while also working as a chartered accountant. Sal's leadership style helps him empower the people that work with him within all organisations. In this episode, we'll discuss his leadership philosophy and how he succeeds to deliver on all his commitments.
SME Compass Report: Insights into Australian SMEs in 2022
In 2022, Australian SMEs are coming out of two years of the pandemic with an upbeat outlook and an eagerness to invest in their business. More companies have acquisitions in their sights. Yet many are frustrated by the traditional borrowing process and are not fully informed about the alternative options available to them. Bruce Coombes (QuickFee) meets with Guy Callaghan (Banjo Loans) to discuss the SME Compass Report and what it means for B2B firms and businesses that offer services to SMEs. Download the report here: https://landing.banjoloans.com/banjos-sme-compass-report-2022/