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The Right Experts at the Right Time: Why Directors and debtors Need Both Legal and Accounting Advice Before Crisis Hits
Special Counsel Ann O’Connell discusses with host Alice Ruhe the critical roles legal and accounting advisors play in helping directors and debtors navigate financial distress early, highlighting the importance of early intervention in this interview.
15 May 2025
Building a Resilient Team with Donna Marcus
🎙️ SMB Wisdom Podcast — Episode: Building a Resilient Team with Donna Marcus
Host: Alice Ruhe, Managing Principal - QLD at SMB Advisory
Guest: Donna Marcus, Business Services Accountant & Tax Adviser, Strategem
Topic: How to Build a Resilient Team
🔍 About the Episode
In this insightful episode of SMB Wisdom, Alice Ruhe sits down with Donna Marcus, an experienced Business Services Accountant and General Manager from Strategem. to discuss practical advice and leadership insights into building resilient teams — a topic that resonates with business leaders across industries.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
What team resilience really means in a business context
The key traits of resilient teams and why they matter
How leadership can cultivate resilience, particularly through periods of change
The impact of remote and hybrid work on team dynamics and adaptability
Common mistakes leaders make that undermine resilience—and how to avoid them
📇 Connect with Donna Marcus
You can reach Donna Marcus via:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-m-38624837/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-m-38624837/)
Strategem Website: www.strategem.com.au (http://www.strategem.com.au/)
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23 Apr 2025
Making Offers and Documenting Agreements
🎙️ SMB Wisdom Podcast — Episode: Making Offers & Documenting Agreements
Guest: Allan Kawalsky, Partner at Turks Legal
Host: Alice Ruhe, Principal at SMB Advisory
#Insolvency #Contracts #BusinessLaw #LegalTips #SMBAdvisory #TurksLegal #SMBWisdom
📌 Episode Overview
In this insightful episode of the SMB Wisdom Podcast, host Alice Ruhe sits down with Allan Kawalsky, a partner at Turks Legal and an expert in insolvency and banking law.
Allan brings deep practical knowledge of how businesses can protect themselves through clear, enforceable contracts.
From horror stories that could have been prevented to expert advice on navigating high-stakes negotiations, this episode is a must-listen for any business owner aiming to reduce risk and boost legal literacy.
💡 Key Topics Covered
Legal Requirements for Binding Offers
What must an agreement contain to be legally enforceable under Australian law?
Verbal vs Written Agreements
Are handshake deals valid? When is writing a must?
Common Drafting Mistakes
Learn from others’ missteps and get tips to draft agreements that stick.
Protecting Yourself in Negotiations
How to stay safe and savvy in high-stakes contractual situations.
Digital Contracts and e-Signatures
Are they as reliable as pen-and-paper? Allan explains what holds up in court.
Real-Life Legal Cautionary Tales
Allan shares compelling (and cautionary) examples from his legal practice.
🔗 Connect with Allan Kawalsky
🌐 Allan Kawalsky | Turks (https://turkslegal.com.au/people/allan-kawalsky)
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