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    <post_id>1379</post_id>
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    <post_title><![CDATA[Financial Literacy: What is it, why it matters and how to improve it]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit explores what financial literacy really means and why it matters so much for
everyday Australians. She breaks the concept down in practical, real life terms and explains why so many capable, intelligent people still
feel confused, overwhelmed, or behind when it comes to money.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-20-financial-literacy-and-how-to-improve-it/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2026-04-07 02:22:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1345</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[UNDER THE HOOD: Accessibility and Inclusion with MP Shire Business]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<strong>Excellence in Inclusivity and Accessibility </strong>recognises businesses for their leadership in creating welcoming,
	inclusive spaces and ensuring accessibility for all. In this episode, the award-winnings share how inclusion isn’t just the right thing to
	do - it’s a smart business move. 
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/under-the-hood_accessibility-and-inclusion_mpshire-business/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-18 02:38:00</post_date>
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    <post_id>1344</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[UNDER THE HOOD: Connected Communities - The Small Business Advantage]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[The <strong>Local Community Connection Award</strong> recognises businesses with a commitment to strengthening the Mornington
	Peninsula community through networks, partnerships and social contributions. This episode features the award-winners as they share practical
	strategies, proven approaches, and inspiring stories that show how community connection isn’t just good for people - it’s sound business
	practice. 
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/under-the-hood_connected-communities_mpshire-business/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-12-18 01:04:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>1219</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 19: Building Your Future - Property Investment with Super]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Shannon Smit dives deep into the compelling world of using self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to invest in property. With her signature energy
and expertise, Shannon explains the mechanics of SMSFs, contrasting them with retail and industry super funds, and revealing the unique
power they offer individuals to take control of their financial future.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_date>2025-04-01 22:18:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1218</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 18: From 2 to 10 - Building a Self-Sufficient Property Portfolio]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[What does it take to turn a modest property portfolio into a self-sufficient powerhouse? In this episode of <em>The Accountant That Builds</em>,
	Shannon Smit invites you into the fascinating journey of property investment, revealing the key steps, strategies, and mindset shifts that
	can transform two properties into a thriving, cash flow-neutral portfolio.
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-18-from-2-10-building-a-self-sufficient-property-portfolio/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-03-31 07:16:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>1195</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[UNDER THE HOOD: Recruiting & Nurturing Future Accountants]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Smit is well-known for her years of international and local experience, expertise in niche areas, small business tactics and her recruitment
process for young up-and-comers.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/media/website_posts/1195/EDM-Cover-with-button-Shannon-GUEST-for-Accountants-Daily.jpg</post_icon>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/case-study-recruiting-and-nurturing-future-accountants-feat-shannon-smit/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-18 22:30:37</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>1153</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 16: The Financial Side of Aged Care - Insights from Specialists]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Aged care financial planning is a highly specialised area that requires not only financial expertise but also an understanding of the
	emotional challenges families face. In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, host Shannon Smit sits down with Aged Care Financial
	Advice specialists to unpack the complexities of aged care funding.

<br /><br />]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-16-the-financial-side-of-aged-care/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-02-12 00:51:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>1165</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 17: A.I, Tech and The Future of Small Business with Steve Sammartino]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this episode of the podcast, host <strong>Shannon Smit</strong> sits down with the dynamic and globally renowned futurist <strong>Steve
Sammartino</strong>
to discuss the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it means for businesses, society, and the future.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-17-ai-tech-and-the-future-of-small-business-with-steve-sammartino/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-01-08 03:43:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1128</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 15: Baby Boomers & The Great Wealth Transfer]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this episode of <em>The Accountant That Builds</em>, host Shannon Smit discusses the massive wealth transfer expected from Baby Boomers
to the next generation, estimated at $84 trillion. Shannon highlights the opportunities and challenges of this transfer, focusing on estate
planning, tax liabilities]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-15-baby-boomers-and-the-great-wealth-transfer/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-09-19 05:31:23</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1113</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 14: Process Perfection: Crafting a Lean, Agile Business with Systems]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Systemisation is more than just a buzzword—it's a game-changer for businesses aiming to achieve sustainable growth. In our recent podcast
	episode, I had the chance to explore this topic with Dave Jenyns, the visionary founder of SYSTEMology and SYSTEMhub.
]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/media/website_posts/1113/LO-RES-EDM-Cover-without-button-Dave-Jenyns.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-14-crafting-a-lean-and-agile-business-with-systems/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-08-13 00:04:40</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1111</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[CASE STUDY: The A.I First Accountant feat. Shannon Smit]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore how adopting an AI-first approach can transform businesses! David Jenyns from Systemology chats with Shannon Smit who shares how AI and robotic process automation (RPA) have revolutionised the operations at Smart Business Solutions.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/media/website_posts/1111/LO-RES-EDM-Cover-no-button-Shannon-GUEST-for-SYSTEMOLOGY.jpg</post_icon>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/case-study-the-ai-first-accountant-feat-shannon-smit/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-08-12 04:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1081</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 13: Beyond the Surface: A Deep Dive into Mental Health at Work]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this podcast, we talk with Mick Simmons, founder of Mental Health Safety Net, a grass-roots organisation that provides suicide awareness
training to workplaces and schools. <strong>Trigger Warning:</strong> This episode has content related to suicide and mental health issues.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-13-beyond-the-surface-a-deep-dive-into-mental-health-at-work/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-07-09 23:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1080</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 12: Time Management Like A Boss]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[It’s time to take control of your time. It’s time to stop being ‘busy’ and start being ‘productive’. It’s time to
	learn how to invest your time to create your best life<strong>.</strong> Kate Christie has taught time to thousands of
	professionals and business owners around the world – exactly how to find hours of extra time and then design their best lives. What would
	30 extra hours a month mean to you?
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-12-time-management-like-a-boss-with-kate-christie/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-06-24 02:15:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1054</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 11: How to Attract, Mentor and Keep Great Staff]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Heather Gallagher has spearheaded transformative initiatives in the mortgage broker space through her role as Head of Training and Education
	at outsource Financial. She has been instrumental in empowering brokers and administrative staff through tailored mentoring programs and
	weekly learning sessions.
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-11-how-to-attract-mentor-and-keep-great-staff/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-06-17 01:23:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1049</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 10: SMSF - Is It The Right Investment Strategy For You?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Explore the world of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) with expert Shannon Smit as she shares insights on wealth-building,
retirement planning, and investment strategies using super as a vehicle.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/media/website_posts/1049/PODCAST-Cover-Is-SMSF-Right-For-You.jpg</post_icon>
    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-10-is-smsf-right-for-me/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-05-26 23:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1038</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 9: Mentoring Leaders So They Can Lead]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Join Shannon Smit as she interviews Sharyn McClafferty, CEO of Slipstream Group, in a podcast episode discussing leadership, team growth,
and the value of continuous learning and development for business success.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-9-mentoring-leaders-so-they-can-lead/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-05-13 01:44:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>956</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 8: Rebuilding After Divorce]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<normal>In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, host Shannon Smit, Founding Director of Smart Business Solutions Group, shares valuable
	insights on navigating financial challenges post-divorce.</normal>
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-8-rebuilding-after-divorce/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-04-28 23:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>1037</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 7: Scaling Up - Strategies for Business Growth]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this episode we explore the key areas in your business that you can influence to promote growth, adapt the seven ways to grow for your
unique business, and understand how these strategies impact your profit and cash flow.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-7-scaling-up-strategies-for-business-growth/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-04-14 23:06:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>1019</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 6: The Wealth Building Blueprint / Mastering Money & Goals]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon's expert advice will help you make informed financial decisions and stay connected to
your goals, ensuring a financial future you are committed to work towards.]]></post_content_short>
    <post_icon>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/media/website_posts/1019/PODCAST-Cover-The-Wealth-Building-Blueprint.jpg</post_icon>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-6-the-wealth-building-blueprint/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-04-01 22:14:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>955</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 5: Investing in Property - The Tax & Cashflow Essentials]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<normal>Get ready for a chat with Shannon Smit, our go-to expert in taxes and finance, who's here to spill the beans on nailing that
	property investment game. Shannon's all about setting the stage right, understanding cash flow, and picking the perfect property –
	be it a cozy home or a bustling commercial space.</normal>

<normal></normal>]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-5-investing-in-property-the-tax-and-cashflow-essentials/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-03-17 22:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>941</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 4: Supercharge Your Super]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this podcast episode of The Accountant That Builds we're starting off with a deep dive into the world of superannuation, helping you
	understand how to make the most of your retirement savings.
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-4-supercharge-your-super/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-03-03 22:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>954</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 1: Business: Warts and All - A Candid Interview with Shannon Smit]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<normal>In this candid interview, we sit down with Shannon Smit for a warts-and-all conversation as she shares her
intriguing journey, from her days as a student working part time, saving for her first property at 19, travelling and working abroad,
parenting, and her current role as a thriving entrepreneur and community advocate.</normal>]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-1-business_warts-and-all_a-candid-interview-with-shannon-smit/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-02-18 21:30:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>953</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 2: Cashflow - The Lifeblood of Business]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[<normal>In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit uncovers some vital insights that can make a significant difference in
	your bottom line, how you can understand your cash cycle, and some of the things you can do as a business owner to get paid sooner
	to improve your cash flow.</normal>]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-2-cashflow-the-lifeblood-of-business/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-02-18 21:30:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>952</post_id>
    <post_category_id>48</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Episode 3: Business Structure: Getting It Right For Stabilty and Growth]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[In this episode of The Accountant That Builds, Shannon Smit talks about business structure and setting yourself up with the right
	foundations to ensure a stable ground to encourage business growth, hiring, expansion and compliance.<strong></strong>

<big><strong></strong></big>]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.smartbusinesssolutions.com.au/podcast/episode-3-business-structure_getting-it-right-for-stabilty-and-growth/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2024-02-18 21:30:00</post_date>
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