ASIA PACIFIC TODAY

BNAP TODAY. IT’S THE WEEKEND EDITION

On BNAP Today with Mike Ryan, we catch up with Hong Kong’s Allan Zeman. Known as Mr. Lan Kwai Fong for his role in developing one of the liveliest entertainment districts in Hong Kong, Allan personifies the entrepreneurial spirit associated with Hong Kong. As chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Holdings, Allan continues to influence various industries both in China and Asia and holds positions on committees for government and is an advisor to Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

We go a little up-market and do a virtual visit to The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has been the voice of business in Beverly Hills since 1923 and has more than 800 local businesses as members. We catch up with Todd Johnson, CEO and President to find out how local businesses are coping.

Peter Morrison, International President of Skål and a prominent member of the New Zealand hospitality scene shares some thoughts on Covid and the deadly effect it is having on tourism globally. Skål International, founded in 1934 has more than 13,000 tourism and travel industry members among 346 Skål Clubs in 102 countries.

Plus we report on the latest Job figures from the US.

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BNAP Today. July 02, 2020

On our first show, BNAP Today catches up with an extraordinary human being.

Joe Bourdow is a partner with Premier Franchise Advisors and has a 45 year business career that includes significant experience as a successful franchisee and franchisor.

In his illustrious career, Joe was President of Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, served two terms on International Franchise Association’s Board of Directors (IFA) and is on several Advisory Boards.

There have been serious concerns about various social media in many countries.

India has just banned TikTok, the app is banned by the Australian Defence Force and in the United States they are moving to regulate major players like Twitter and Facebook. Daniel Teng from The Epoch Times joins us with more.

Plus we report on the latest on the COVID-19 crisis that has wrought havoc throughout the US.

 

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Episode 15. COVID-19. A WAKE UP CALL.

This week on the Coast Business Radio podcast, Mike Ryan speaks with Dr John Coyne from The Australian Strategic Policy Institute, who recently published a paper with Peter Jennings entitled After Covid-19: Australia and the world rebuild. The paper states that big changes are needed to prepare the country (and the world) for future threats such as COVID-19.

Professor Veena Sahajwalla, an internationally recognised materials scientist, engineer and inventor revolutionising recycling science, says Australia has had a big wake up call from COVID-19 and Chinese dependency?

A pandemic simulation in Australia and other parts of the world was held last year and in 2018. Professor Raina MacIntyre, one of the world's leading emerging infectious diseases experts says the results were uncanny.

Professor James Laurenceson, Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute, says Chinese influence in Australian academic institutions and politics is a real problem. And an imaginary problem?

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Episode 14. On The Menu Today. Covid-19 + China + Hong Kong = A Recipe For Disaster.

On Coast Business Radio, Mike Ryan speaks with John Blackburn AO, Chairman of The Institute for Integrated Economic Research-Australia, who says that just about all of our medicine supply chain is vulnerable.

There’s pressure on the Federal Government to divert some of the $60 billion JobKeeper savings into a package for the Tourism sector. Chief Operating Officer for Accor Hotels Pacific, Simon McGrath believes this should continue until at least December.

Professor Nikolai Petrovsky, Professor of Medicine at Flinders University, is set to become the first researcher in Australia, to trial a COVID-19 vaccine in humans within weeks.

China’s controversial national security laws for Hong Kong have been called a “killer blow” to the city. We catch up with the Managing Editor of The Epoch Times in Hong Kong, editor Cheryl Ng.

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Episode 13. Australia - China trade. All that glitters isn't gold.

On Coast Business Radio, Mike Ryan caught up with Salvatore Babones from the Centre for Independent studies, who says that China won’t be getting an easy ride any time soon.

George Christensen MP, Federal Member for Dawson, QLD and Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment growth says we need to dis-entangle ourselves from china.

And when it comes to China, we need to push back hard according to Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

The Queensland Premier believes September was a far more likely option to open the border but Daniel Gschwind, CEO of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, says that the Queensland  Government should stick to the plan and open the borders in July.

The Epoch Times has run a very strong editorial  “To Resist the Chinese Communist Party Virus, Say No to the CCP.” We’re joined by the China corespondent for The Epoch Times, Daniel Teng.

Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia says that our reliance on china is no different to other Australian industries.

Episode 12. It's just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right...

I thought that the lyrics from The Time Warp (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) suits the show today...                                                                                                                                         

It's astounding/Time is fleeting/Madness takes its toll/But listen closely/Not for very much longer/I've got to keep control

It's just a jump to the Federal left on Coast Business Radio this week. Mike Ryan catches up with the Federal Shadow Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers and talks Job Keeper, the economy and footy.

And then a step to the right with Dave Rubin. Dave has a new book out called “Don’t Burn This Book” – thinking for yourself in an age of unreason.

Then It's just a jump to the Queensland left. Having grown up on the Gold Coast, the ALP’s Meaghan Scanlon MP is committed to Queensland’s tourism industry.

And then we've gotta get it right! Trade tensions with China could cripple the Australian Wine industry which is already struggling to bounce back from multimillion-dollar losses caused by drought and covid-19. Mike Hayes, president of The Queensland Wine Industry Association says that further damage to the relationship with China could be devastating.

Episode 11. Business and COVID-19. It's time to get a wriggle on!

On Coast Business Radio, Mike Ryan catches up with the Member for Surfers Paradise, John-Paul Langbroek MP. John-Paul is adamant that it’s time to get back to business…

Peta Fielding, Director and CEO of Burleigh Brewing says there’s a trend showing that the locals are looking after locals.

How will the travel industry look post Covid-19? Anne Marie Oxley, Chief Marketing Officer of Jumpon.Online believes that changes to the travel industry, from bookings to experiences will be the new norm. 

Harriett Messenger, Aka "The Ink Gin Girl" from Husk Distillers reckons the Covid-19 crisis has helped their sales in Australia.

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Episode 10. Coronavirus and Business. Pause. Reflect. Innovate.

On Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we catch up with Tim Mander Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Treasurer who talks up the LNP’s big infrastructure projects to secure economic growth.

Dr. Ivan Misner, Founder of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organisation says that if you wait until tough times are over, then your business will be over. 

The Federal Government has injected $50 million into manufacturing projects. We spoke with Karen Andrews MP about this Government initiative.

Senator Malcolm Roberts from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation says the role of Government is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to economic prosperity.

We speak with Kate Carnell AO, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprises Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is an independent advocate for small business owners. 

Independent breweries have suffered a 69 percent drop in sales because of the Coronavirus. Jamie Cook from the Independent Brewers Association has more.

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Episode 9. Coast Business Radio. What's on the other side?

On Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we meet a proud Gold Coaster Dr Jennifer Cronin, now President of Wharf Hotels in Hong Kong, China and the Philippines, and discuss recent events and the impact on the tourist and hospitality sectors in Hong Kong? 

Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell joins us and tell us why she is passionate about the Gold Coast and its future. 

While the world battles Covid-19, is China preparing for a new battle? Dr Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst in Defence Strategy and Capability at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says we should be very concerned. 

Gigi Foster, Professor of Economics and Director of Education at UNSW Business School, questions Government modelling with regards to the Covid-19 shutdown and believes it was a panic reaction. 

And Brian Marlow, Executive director of the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance is critical of the Federal Gov’t’s approach to COVID 19. 

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Episode 8. Is the light at the end of the tunnel a train?

 

On Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we talk with the Deputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, Queensland Senator Matt Canavan who says that for the nation to prosper "we have to be able to use our stuff."

LNP Member for Broadwater, David Crisafulli is fired up over the proposed Tenancy legislation.

Newly elected Gold Coast Councillor Darren Taylor discusses the big issues for the Gold Coast. Dr Marcus Smith, the Chief Economist for the Queensland Chamber Commerce shares his views on the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook.

We meet David Freeman, a 4th Generation Farmer, International Human Rights Barrister, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Board Member of Soil Care Australia, Patron of the Currumbin RSL and Skal International Southern Gold Coast President.

Michael Kelly, General Manager of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary shares his views on Tourism and the funding of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Episode 7. This is not business as usual.

On Business Coast Radio with Mike Ryan, Senator Pauline Hanson joins us to discuss COVID-19 and a possible easing of restrictions on business and shares her views on China's Belt and Road initiative. Shane O'Reilly from O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat says rely less on Government Marketing and more of your own. Tweed Shire Councillor James Owen says the Coronavirus has been disastrous for the Tweed region. George Costi, State Operations Manager of RSPCA Queensland tells us that they have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus. And local Brewer Lost Palms Brewing Company has adjusted its strategy to keep supplying the Gold Coast with liquid gold. We catch up for a virtual beer with Zac Nalder...

Episode 6. Business and the Coronavirus.

This week on Coast Business Radio with Mike Ryan, we catch up with Ken Phillips, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Self Employed Australia. Self Employed Australia was formed to protect the rights of independent contractors and all self-employed people. 

David Ridden from Miami-based Granddad Jacks Craft Distillery tells us why they're now producing hand sanitiser.

Kurrawa Surf Club reacts to the Coronavirus as they tighten the belt with shorter operating hours. Operations manager Tracy Gardner has the details.

The beautiful Tweed region's tourism industry faces challenges after we come through Covid-19. Michael Simmons, owner of Mt Warning Tours still is upbeat about the future of Tweed tourism.

And what about the fitness industry? Jackie Martin, owner of Division EX shares her thoughts and gives us an insight on what lies ahead...

Episode 5. The latest in business from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay. Recorded at the Sunset Cafe Bar & Grill.

Recorded from the Sunset Cafe Bar & Grill at Marina Mirage Shopping Centre in Main Beach.

On Coast Business Radio today we talk franchising with Luke McKavanagh from Stone Group Lawyers. We have a 'blooming' good conversation with Susan Donovan, President of the Main Beach Association, about the challenges ahead for Main Beach and the forthcoming Main Beach Flower Festival. We talk business with Dr Baden U'ren, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Bond Business School and Shane Atkins from Gold Coast business 'Ghost Racks', and tells us 'what you don't see is what you get'.

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Episode 4. The latest in business from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay. Recorded at BMD Northcliffe Surf Lifesaving Club.

This show was recorded at BMD Northcliffe Surf Lifesaving Club. Today on Coast Business Radio we catch up with David Shields, President of BMD Northcliffe Surf Lifesaving Club. We talk guitar business with Martin Pratley from Pratley Guitars. Dervla Loughnane from Virtual Psychologist taps into the power of text messaging is helping mental health services. Laura Younger from the Surfers Paradise Alliance and the Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce (just to name a few) joins us by phone and Jaime Turner from Mavella Superfoods talks to Coast Business Radio.

Episode 3. The latest in business from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay. Recorded poolside at Avani Broadbeach.

This week on Coast Business Radio from Avani Broadbeach, we catch up with Brett Hohn, GM of Avani Broadbeach and find out why Avani Broadbeach is so successful. We dissect the latest Pulse survey on business confidence with Dr Marcus Smith, Chief Economist with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland. We talk tourism and travel with Skal International Southern Gold Coast's Ambassador Lance Smith. Coast Business Radio speaks with Cr Warren Polglase from Tweed and we check out the new ‘mini dining’ precinct in Broadbeach with Chef Braden White.  And don't forget to subscribe for the latest Coast Business News, from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay and beyond.

Episode 2. This week it's Beer, Tax, Networking, Property Update, Coffee and a Music Festival that's not in tune with local business.

We hop in todays podcast and talk beer and tax with Black Hops Brewery CEO Dan Norris, Ilona Teremi from the Gold Coast and Tweed’s BNI has some good networking tips. Café DBar and Baask owner Steve Archdeacon chats to Coast Business Radio on the impact of the forthcoming SandTunes festival and we talk realestate with Danny Woolbank from the RE/MAX Property Centre in Broadbeach Waters. We finish up with a great coffee and advice from Kylie Jennings, owner of Coffee Sisters in Broadbeach Waters, on how to run a successful café.

Episode 1. About Anne Nalder and SBAA

Today’s podcast centres on why Anne Nalder, Founder & CEO commenced the Small Business Association of Australia; the challenges facing small business; the role of government and small business owners themselves, and what needs to be done so that small businesses can grow, flourish, be able to compete in a global market and make some money.