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Rise Up in Business Podcast

The law and business podcast for small business owners.

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If you’re looking for:

Relevant business and legal insights, information, tips and guidance, all shared in plain English - this is the podcast for you.

Tracey Mylecharane, a business lawyer and entrepreneur, brings each episode to you in a clear, easy-to-understand way, in short and sharp episodes. You’re sure to take nuggets of gold from each episode to implement into your business straight away.  

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This podcast is shared fortnightly with so much passion and enthusiasm.

With the perspective and insight that only a business lawyer and entrepreneur can offer, it’s everything you need to feel empowered so you can Rise Up and take control in your business.

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#154 How Your Legals Can Help You Get Paid

Misaligned expectations between you and your client can lead to unpaid bills, a strained relationship, and lots of stress for you. We can protect ourselves from this by ensuring we have solid legal documents. They set the stage for success with your clients, streamline your business operations, and help you achieve your goals

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#153 What I Wish Everybody Knew About Small Business Legals

The one thing I wish everyone knew about legals is that if used right, your legals can be the most powerful tool in your business. All too often I hear people say they've been putting them off, waiting to see how their business goes. But here's the thing: your legal documents need to come to the top of your list right now because that can change the trajectory of your business journey.

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#152 2 Simple Changes All Business Owners Can Make To Increase Profit

Today, I'm going to share with you two simple changes that can make a significant impact on your business's profit. These changes are easy to implement and I’ve seen them work time and time again. By reading and using your legal documents effectively and being strategic with payment terms, you can improve client relationships, reduce payment delays, and ultimately increase your profit.

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#151 How I Help My Clients Make More Money As A Small Business Lawyer

When it comes to making more money in your business, you would likely think about how an accountant or bookkeeper might be of help. Or perhaps you might think about engaging a business coach to help you set up the infrastructure in your business which would bring in more cashflow. What doesn't often come to mind though, is how your business lawyer can help you make more money and that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about today.

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#150 The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make With Legals

It is my passion to share with you important information on all things legal, so that you can set yourself up for success in business. In this episode, I’m talking about a topic that I believe is crucial for business owners to have an understanding around: properly tailored legal documents.

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#149 The Powerful Personal Foundations I've Built My Business On

If you've been listening for a while, you'll know that I have founded my business on an ethos of empowerment, which is underpinned by doing law differently. This is something I talk about and put into practice every day when working with my clients. 

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#148 3 Mindset Shifts I Made To Build a Multi 6 Figure Business

Today, I want to talk about a topic that is on the minds of many business owners during this time of year: growth. As we assess our metrics and year-end goals, it's important to adopt the right mindset to build a thriving business. In this episode, I'll share with you three mindset shifts that played a pivotal role in my journey to building a multi-six-figure business.

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#147 My Exact Process To Set My Business Up For Success

As a firm believer in the power of preparation, I have always lived by the mantra, "There's no substitute for preparation." This belief isn’t just for my business; it extends to all facets of my life. Preparation and planning are the keys to success and protecting what we build. So let's explore my exact process for planning and setting ourselves up for success.

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#146 5 Business Trends I'm Predicting for 2024

As a business owner and a business lawyer who supports many small businesses, I spend a lot of time planning and considering shifts and movements in the business world. So in this episode, I want to share with you the five business trends I'm predicting for 2024.

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#145 3 Big Lessons I've Learned This Year

In today's episode, I want to take this opportunity to share some profound lessons I have learned throughout this year. These lessons have shaped my journey, impacted my business, and transformed my perspective. I hope that by sharing them with you, they will resonate and inspire you to close out the year strong and set yourself up for success in the new year.

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#144 The A's to your Q's

I recently reached out on social media and asked for your most pressing questions about business law and today, I’m sharing the answers with you. A lot of these questions are ones that I get asked all the time, so I know this episode is going to be helpful for you, no matter where you’re at in your business journey.

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#143 'Tis the Season Not to be Sued: End of Year Festivities

The end of the year is a time of celebration and joy, but as a business owner, it's important to remember that your legal responsibilities don't take a holiday. One aspect that requires careful consideration is the end of year Christmas party. In today’s episode, I'll provide you with some tips and tricks to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone involved.

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#142 You Can't Afford To Get This Wrong

A new piece of legislation came into effect on 9 November, which brings in some new rules that apply to every small business. Those with less than 100 employees or under 10 million in annual turnover are regarded as small businesses. So, if this is you and you’re issuing agreements to your clients, you need to take great care to ensure that the terms you include in those agreements aren't unfair.

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#141 The Value of Community as an Entrepreneur, with Michelle Broadbent

Today, I'm joined by my dear friend and incredible business strategist, Michelle Broadbent to share a conversation about the value of community for entrepreneurs. The life of a business owner can be lonely, but you certainly don’t have to do it alone. I see a lot of women craving face-to-face connection these days, but others like me are happy working from home with mostly virtual interactions. Regardless of your preference for connection, I hope this episode inspires you to embrace community so that you feel supported as a whole person.

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#140 How to build an extraordinary Personal Brand with Tory Archbold

There’s a common misconception that having a logo and a website equates to having a personal brand. However, these elements are only a small part of a much larger and important concept. Today, I’m joined by the incredible Tory Archbold to talk about what a personal brand really comprises and how to build an extraordinary one.

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#139 Save the tears in business - here's how

If you’re a long-time listener, something you would have heard me say over and over again is that prevention is better than cure. And I say this for good reason. Having supported business owners for over 20 years now, I’ve seen time and time again when business owners find themselves in difficult situations that they can’t get out of. It takes a toll not only on their businesses but on their mental and emotional states as well. But the tears can be avoided and today I’m sharing how.

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#138 What is self-care & why is it important, with Emma McQueen

If you're anything like me, self-care is the first thing to go when the plate gets full and everything in life just gets busy. We often don’t prioritise ourselves nearly as much as we should in fear of being selfish. However, self-care is crucial to not only our own health, but the health of our business.

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#137 A Legal Health Check for your business

In business, things inevitably evolve and change. Our team grows, we create new offerings or perhaps we decide to take a completely different direction. When these things happen, it’s crucial that we ensure that everything currently happening in our business is reflected in our documents, systems and processes. Today, I take you through the annual legal health checklist that I've developed, so that you can safeguard your business and have that much-needed peace of mind.

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#136 Soulful Selling with Ellie Swift

Does the idea of selling feel icky to you? Do you feel hesitant to sell, or think of yourself as not being ‘salesy’? If so, you’re certainly not alone, and many of my clients have expressed feeling this way to me. Today, I’m joined by special guest, marketing and mindset coach Ellie Swift, who is here to change your mind by sharing her approach to selling with soul.

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#135 Year's End: Glide or Grind, with Emma McQueen

If you haven’t already, you’ll want to make sure you’re set up for a restful and rejuvenating break at the end of the year. This looks like a challenging task but with proper planning and forethought, it can be easily achieved!

I’m joined again today by special guest and seasoned entrepreneur, Emma McQueen, to talk about the importance of managing your work well as the year comes to a close.

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