Are you curious about starting a business? Do you want to learn more about the SaaS industry? Maybe you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur yourself? Listen in and gain some insight from our special guest, Stuart McLeod, co-founder of Karbon. Stuart has had many experiences as an entrepreneur. He started off in his early […]
Did you know that a series of changes to industrial relations laws have been happening in Australia? Some have come into effect in Dec 2022 and others are happening throughout 2023. Many business owners are not aware of these changes. It is necessary for business owners to keep on top of this information – ignorance […]
Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut making the same goals for your business every year because these goals are never achieved? Maybe it’s time to take a closer look at how you are setting your goals. Paul Sweeney (Pretium Solutions) explores how goals are developed – and asks the all-important question […]
Business owners spend a lot of time thinking about the things they should be doing. What are the latest trends to get on top of? What are the newest tools you need to be using? What are your goals and targets for the year ahead? But few business owners take the time to think about what […]
Are you feeling stuck in the day to day routines of your corporate job? Have you ever dreamed of running your own business? You are not alone! Many people take the plunge into the SME waters – but is it worth it? And is it the right decision for you? If you are thinking about […]
Paul Sweeney, the host of The Business Behind Your Business, is back and ready for another exciting year of delving into the world of small business. We are settling into 2023 now with the Australian summer holidays fading into memory and busy routines returning. We are also seeing a push from many businesses to have […]
Maybe you’ve been wondering how this podcast came about? A bunch of factors coming together resulted in Paul Sweeney wanting to create a podcast focused on helping small business owners. First of all, Paul comes from a small town where he saw first hand the implications of local businesses succeeding or failing. Success of failure […]
Are you guilty of mindless spending at work? Maybe you have cash leaking from your business and you don’t even realise it! Paul Sweeney (Pretium Solutions) explores some of the most common areas where money is wasted: Unused or under-used subscriptions Unnecessary licences Old subscriptions from past employees Automatic renewals These areas are often overlooked […]
Standard operating procedures (or SOPs) are about making things simpler at work and saving time. The work day is full of so many tasks and it makes sense to keep things as easy as possible. SOPs help you organise and streamline your activities to make the best use of your time. This is especially important […]
We assume accuracy is beneficial all of the time, but perhaps not always necessary. You can think of situations where accuracy might be sacrificed for speed perhaps, creativity, or just to get the ball moving on a project. Remember the saying by Catherine Carrigan, ‘Perfect is the enemy of done.’ But when is accuracy essential in business? Accuracy […]
Running a successful business is all about the profit, right? While being profitable is the ultimate goal of a business, one of the most important factors (and one of the biggest pain points) is management of cash flow. So what can you do to improve your cash flow? Paul Sweeney from Pretium Solutions explores some […]
Running your own business is amazing, right? The freedom, the power, the money – more like, the STRESS! Stress is something that everyone experiences, but for small business owners, it can feel extreme as you try to grapple with every problem imaginable and find solutions to please everyone. It’s an uphill battle that can leave […]
Most business owners start out chasing freedom — more time, more flexibility, and control over their life. But somewhere along the way, that freedom often disappears, replaced by long hours, constant pressure, and a business that feels like it owns you. In this episode, Paul Sweeney is joined by Chris Papin to unpack why that […]
Most business owners don’t fail because of a crisis. They fail because they never built the foundation that would protect them when a crisis arrives. In this episode, Paul Sweeney connects the dots from two powerful conversations with turnaround experts and reveals a simple but critical insight: everything that gets rebuilt in a business crisis […]
If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by what feels like a disconnect between generations in your team—especially when working with Gen Z—this episode will shift your perspective. Rather than blaming younger employees for a lack of accountability or work ethic, this conversation with Trudy MacDonald reframes the issue: it’s not about effort, it’s about expectations, […]
There comes a point in every business where working harder isn’t the answer anymore—something needs to change. In this episode, Paul Sweeney is joined by Ron James, a fractional Chief Operating Officer (COO) who helps growing businesses move out of constant firefighting and into structured, scalable operations. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the day-to-day, […]
When your business feels overwhelming, it’s easy to assume you need more discipline, more motivation, or bigger goals. But what if the real solution is the opposite? In this episode, Paul Sweeney speaks with Dr Christiane Schroeter about how small, repeatable actions—not big bursts of effort—are the key to restoring clarity, reducing burnout, and building […]
Most business owners work hard, grow their revenue, and build something valuable—but still feel uncertain about their numbers. Pricing feels like guesswork, cash flow is unpredictable, and when it comes to valuing the business, there’s no real clarity. In this episode, Paul Sweeney sits down with Jeff Glick to unpack why this happens and, more […]
Most business owners have heard that “the money is in the list.” But building an email list is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying in touch with prospects and clients without sounding pushy, salesy, or becoming the business everyone unsubscribes from. In this episode, Paul Sweeney sits down with email marketing strategist Ely […]
