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Thinking about passing credit card fees onto your customers? You're not alone — but the real question is should you? In this power-packed session, former banker Mark Grant breaks down the facts around merchant surcharging in Australia. From legal considerations to tech options to customer perception, this is the clarity you’ve been needing.

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What You’ll Learn:

What surcharging actually is — and what it isn’t

When and how it’s legal to pass on fees

Tools and terminals that support flexible surcharge options

The hidden risk of handling surcharges incorrectly

How different cards (Amex, Visa, Mastercard) affect rates

The trade-offs between absorbing vs passing on costs

How to maintain trust with customers while protecting margins

Why It Matters:

Small business owners face rising operating costs, and merchant fees are a silent profit killer. But passing those fees on the wrong way can backfire — fast. Mark Grant’s experience in banking gives real-world insight into what works and what hurts. This session helps you make an informed decision based on facts, not fear, and choose a surcharge strategy that works for your business model.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction by Nik Cree

01:10 What is surcharging and why it matters

03:30 Legal framework in Australia

05:40 What merchants are allowed to charge

08:05 Examples of surcharge methods

10:30 Flat fees vs percentage fees

13:00 What to disclose to customers

16:15 Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

19:45 Industry-specific differences

23:50 Payment platforms and their rules

26:15 Client stories and lessons learned

30:10 Understanding different card types and rates

35:00 Online payment gateway vs EFTPOS surcharges

39:30 Customisable terminal options and compliance

45:00 When absorbing the fee makes more sense

52:49 Where banks stand on surcharges

55:01 Q&A: Square vs terminals at trade shows

57:05 Smart tech: identifying cards and automating surcharges

59:08 Pricing strategy and rate transparency

1:05:09 Final advice and prize draw

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Most small business owners overlook Pinterest because they assume it’s only for recipes, weddings, or DIY projects. The truth is, Pinterest is a powerful search and discovery engine that consistently drives long-term traffic and leads — often outperforming Instagram and Facebook. This session shows you exactly how to set up, optimize, and use Pinterest as a business tool to build brand visibility and generate ongoing leads.

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What You’ll Learn

Why Pinterest is a search engine, not a social platform

How to set up a business account and link your website

The role of boards and how to use them strategically

Keyword optimization for titles, descriptions, and pins

Designing pins that grab attention and build brand consistency

Step-by-step process of posting a pin (title, description, alt text, links)

Daily and weekly pinning routines that build traction

How to use Canva templates to scale content quickly

The “slow burn” advantage of Pinterest over short-term platforms

Homework checklist to get started right away

About the Speaker

Jane Whittred is a business coach and trainer with a strong background in marketing and practical implementation. She helps small business owners cut through noise and focus on strategies that generate consistent results.

Why It Matters

Too many founders put all their energy into platforms where content disappears in hours. Pinterest works differently. Done right, one pin can drive traffic for months or even years. For small business owners, this means building a compounding asset that continues to deliver leads long after the work is done. Using Pinterest strategically ensures your content works harder for you while you focus on growing your business.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Welcome and introduction

01:15 Why Pinterest is more than recipes and crafts

04:32 How Pinterest drives traffic and sales

07:40 Setting up a business account and linking your website

11:58 Understanding boards: public vs hidden

16:45 Using keywords across titles, descriptions, and pins

22:20 Designing effective pins and board covers

27:05 Step-by-step process of posting a pin

32:12 Scheduling pins and why freshness matters

36:50 Pinterest as a “slow burn” traffic source

41:24 Saving pins from others and why it boosts your account

45:52 Building credibility with 10–40 boards

50:16 Canva templates: streamlining your pin creation

54:20 Daily pinning habits that build long-term reach

59:45 Homework checklist to get started

01:04:30 Why Pinterest often beats Instagram for traffic

01:08:40 Final Q&A and wrap-up

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