A conversation with Melle Nikkels from the Netherlands with key insights for what could be on the horizon for agriculture in Australia.How is farming different in the Netherlands compared to Australia?What are the key issues facing agricul

The Federal Budget - What is in it for you?

Nov 3rd, 2022 17m 27s

A conversation with John Gibson discussing the federal budget as well as some other timely remindersFlood relief and Director IDGeneral overview of the budgetWhat is in it for business?What is in it for individuals?Other spending

What is new with STP2?

Oct 24th, 2022 17m 40s

A conversation with Marilyn Williams preparing you for the transition to STP2:What has changed from STP phase 1?What is required from an employers perspective?What are the benefits for employers?Why is STP transitioning to STP2?Wh

The benefits of travel and self education

Aug 7th, 2022 14m 39s

A conversation with Lachlan Polkinghorne discussing the benefits of travel and attending conferences. Attending conferences provides many benefits such as:An opportunity to resetProvide some different perspectives and challenge your own t

Leading in uncertain times

Aug 2nd, 2022 14m 56s

A conversation with Clinton Peake regarding leading in uncertain time. Clinton provides some useful insights gained over a lifetime of leadership roles on the sporting field and in business. He provides some tips regarding what leadership need

ProNet Conference Keynote Taster with Rob Edwards

Jul 5th, 2022 12m 40s

A discussion with Rob Edwards regarding his keynote presentation at the upcoming ProAdvice ProNet Conference from 24-26 August in Daylesford Victoria. Rob will talk about how to look after your most valuable asset - yourself. He will also dis

A profitable farm business by your design

May 27th, 2022 11m 26s

A conversation with Chris Scheid regarding designing profit in your business rather the profit being a default outcomeWhy do we need ot design a profit?Is calculating profit in the past useful?What changes are required?What metrics sho

Getting Ready for Tax Planning

Apr 20th, 2022 6m 25s

A conversation with Jarrod Lundie from ProAdvice regarding what is required to get the most from Tax Planning with your accountant from a clients perspective.Get the books up to dateProvide a forecast for expected income and expenses for t

Federal Budget 2022 - A Quick Review

Apr 4th, 2022 8m 3s

A conversation with Jarrod Lundie regarding the recent Federal Budget. Items of interest include:Temporary increase in the low and medium income tax offsetTemporary reduction in fuel excise120% tax deduction to train and upskill employ

Succession - An alternative but complementary perspective

Mar 24th, 2022 21m 43s

A conversation with Lachlan Polkinghorne providing some additional perspectives on succession planning:Succession or transition?How to come to a consensus when dividing the asset base?Additional tactics and observationsWhat are some st

The dos and don'ts of land leasing

Oct 29th, 2021 24m 8s

A conversation with Lachlan Polkinghorne discussing the dos and don'ts of land leasing. In this episode, we will cover the following:- Key concepts when negotiating a lease- Where do most lease go wrong?- How do you set a fair and reasonabl

The Dirty Dozen

Sep 27th, 2021 29m 12s

Pulling apart the 'Dirty Dozen' attributes and strategies of a successful farming business with Mark Morton:1. Clear and communicated vision2. Established key performance metrics to measure success3. Position descriptions, roles and responsi

A lenders perspective with refinancing

Sep 15th, 2021 22m 41s

A conversation with Judd Smith from ProAdvice regarding refinancing from a lender perspective:What are the ingredients of an ideal client from a lenders perspective?What to and what not to include in a finance proposal?What value propos

STP Finalisation - what you need to know.

Jun 22nd, 2021 11m 35s

A conversation with Marilyn Williams discussing STP finalisation.What is STP finalisation?Why do you have to do it?STP troubleshooting and tipsWhen is it due?What are the steps to reconcile year end payroll and finalise?

Timely tax planning reaps rewards

May 13th, 2021 12m 29s

A tax planning refresher with John Gibson discussing the key themes.- What is tax planning?- Where do you start?- What information is required?- What options are there managing a surplus?- What should the decision be based on?

Do you manage your inbox or does it manage you?

Apr 23rd, 2021 19m 9s

A conversation with Jane Chopping discussing some tips and suggestions to assist with managing your inbox and document filing systems.

Q&A with Cody and John

Feb 23rd, 2021 22m 58s

A short episode discussing some responses to a few questions from the listeners:Structuring of a business – corporate vs family business – what to consider?What is tax planning and when is the best timing?Depreciation - how to make best

2020 - A year in review

Dec 21st, 2020 8m 1s

A quick review of 2020 which has certainly provided many items of interest for discussion and analysis. Some key themes for agriculture for the year include:Improving rainfall conditions in Eastern AustraliaStrong livestock commodity pric

Automating the Office

Nov 30th, 2020 30m 56s

A conversation with Bronwyn Walker from ProAdvice discussing developments in the technology area to assist with creating an automated office. In this podcast we discuss the following:What are the main processes and functions that can be aut

Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin - What you need to know

Nov 6th, 2020 14m 29s

A conversation with Cody Townend from Proadvice discussing cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and what applications there may be in agriculture.What is a cryptocurrency?Advantages and disadvantagesWhat is Blockchain?Applicat

Federal Budget - what does it mean for you?

Oct 16th, 2020 19m 52s

A conversation with Clinton Peake and John Gibson regarding the recent Federal Budget.Tax implicationsInstant Asset Write OffTrends in currencies, land prices and commoditiesGlobal risksThe road ahead and how to navigate

The risk of not considering risk

Sep 28th, 2020 8m 33s

A conversation with Clinton Peake from ProAdvice discussing the risk of not considering risk. In this episode we discuss the following:How do you define risk?What are the main sources of risk in business?What can be done to manage risk

Rural land valuation trends - are we in a bubble?

Sep 18th, 2020 10m 27s

A conversation with Lachlan Polkinghorne discussing trends in the agricultural sector property market.How is rural property valued?What is driving the current trends in the ag property market?What to consider when investing in rural pro

ProNet Webinar Series - Week 4 - Commodity Outlook

Aug 27th, 2020 1h 6m

With some unrest in the relationship of our major trading partner China, what does the future of the commodities markets look like? Rob Herrmann of Mecardo will share his views on the future of sheep meat, beef, grain, and wool. Other questio

Some useful tips when refinancing

Aug 24th, 2020 16m 31s

Andrew Beattie outlines the key issues to consider when it comes to refinancing.What does a bank consider when lending to clients?Does everyone with the same background get the same deal?How to get the best deal from your bank?Apart