NEW WEBINAR – Stop losing money: How to protect your business from bad debt
With operating costs going up and profit margins being squeezed, small businesses are doing it tough right now. A common knock-on effect is that customers who were once reliable become slower and slower to pay. Good debt turns into bad debt. Their rock bottom hits your bottom line.
It’s a business risk that can sink you if you don’t recognise the warning signs in real time.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. If you want to be the smartest person in the room, WATCH NOW to SmartCompany’s FREE webinar:
Stop losing money: How to protect your business from bad debt
DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 6, from 11am (AEST)
In partnership with CreditorWatch
SmartCompany’s David Adams will be joined by:
- Lynda McAlary-Smith, the brand new Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
- Joanna Ross, CreditorWatch product marketing lead and AI-driven risk expert
- Corbin Talbot, co-director of Trade Sync Group, one of Australia’s fastest growing distributors to the builder and developer market.
You’ll learn:
- The tricky payment trends plaguing small businesses
- Proactive strategies to protect your business from bad debt
- The red flags of financial stress – before your customer stops paying
- Navigating and preventing financial disputes
- Anything else you want to ask our expert panel!
Panelists
David Adams
Senior business journalist
SmartCompany
Focused on the small business sector, David’s work covers the political, regulatory, and economic issues facing Australian entrepreneurs. Prior to joining SmartCompany, he was a reporter for Business Insider Australia. You can follow him on LinkedIn.
Lynda McAlary-Smith
Ombudsman
ASBFEO
As an independent statutory appointment, Lynda is a strong advocate for small businesses and family enterprises across Australia. With an extensive background as a regulator, Lynda has worked across multiple jurisdictions, including the Commonwealth and Victoria, focusing on workplace relations, building and construction, and broader business regulation. Lynda previously served as Victorian Small Business Commissioner and held senior executive roles at the Victorian Building Authority and the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Joanna Ross
Product marketing lead
CreditorWatch
Joanna is product marketing lead at CreditorWatch, where she drives go‑to‑market strategy for AI‑powered credit risk, fraud and business intelligence solutions. She specialises in translating complex data and predictive analytics into clear, actionable insights for Australian businesses, lenders and suppliers. She is a strong advocate for using AI and data to help organisations trade more confidently and make smarter risk decisions.
Corbin Talbot
Director
Trade Sync
Corbin Talbot is co-director of Trade Sync Group, one of Australia’s fastest growing distributors to the builder and developer market. He has more than 10 years’ experience in the building supply sector, specialising in commercial projects. He heads up Trade Sync’s operations, with a focus on speed, service and building better ways to supply the construction industry.
