Straight talk, on the record.

Your Director’s Advocate — Directors Advocacy Small Business Podcast Series

James Flaherty with Cheryl Stainsby

Cheryl shares insights from her extensive experience dealing with directors and business models prone to fail — and how, despite their challenges, businesses can be rescued.

• What the Lawyer Said — With Bruce Pasetti on the traps directors fall into when things go wrong.
• The Loan Trap — With Tammy Haug of eCarz Finance on high-cost short-term lending.
• When the Buck Stops — With Damien Davis of Robson Cotter Insolvency Group on directors’ statutory duties.
• Loan Stacking — How short-term, high-interest loans spiral when piled on top of one another.
• Blame Game (parts 1 & 2) — With bookkeeper Kirsten Carter on communication and responsibility.
• None So Blind — Being on the front foot with a court-appointed liquidator.

Small Business Closure Advice Podcast Series — Getting Closure

James Flaherty with Director’s Advocate Cheryl Stainsby

What business owners go through when things go wrong, and how to tackle the challenges head on.

• Getting Closure Ep 1 — What does a Director’s Advocate do?
• Your business is in trouble… — How people feel when things go wrong — and what family should look for.
• Taking the leap from denial — Recognising when you’re not facing up to things.
• Anger’s high cost, even when you’re right — The cost of anger to you and those you care about.
• Watch out for the Creditor’s Statutory Demand! — What it is and why you never ignore it.
• Wind-up applications and ambulance chasers — Pre-insolvency, anti-phoenix and a minefield of advice.
• Back on the front foot with a wind-up application — Your rights and obligations with a court-appointed liquidator.
• Terms and titles and where to get help — Who to see for what — liquidation, administration and bankruptcy.
• What is bankruptcy and what does a trustee do? — The latest episode in the series.

Real Life Small Business Podcasts

Cheryl Stainsby

Honest stories, helpful tips and real-world advice for small business owners.