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Building Financial Confidence Through Practical Entrepreneurial Education

Build Financial Foundations That Actually Hold

Most business owners struggle with cash flow, not because they lack ambition, but because no one taught them to read the numbers that matter. We show you what your accountant won't—how to make financial decisions before problems appear.

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Business financial planning workspace with charts and analysis tools

Three Situations We Keep Seeing

These aren't edge cases. They're what happens when you're good at your craft but haven't been shown the financial side properly.

Revenue Looks Good, Bank Account Doesn't

You're invoicing regularly, clients are paying, but somehow there's never enough to cover next month's expenses comfortably. The gap between turnover and available cash confuses even experienced operators.

Our Approach

We walk through cash conversion cycles specific to your industry, showing you where money gets stuck and how to predict shortfalls three months out.

Pricing Feels Like Guesswork

You know what competitors charge, but not whether your numbers actually cover costs plus a sensible margin. Undercutting yourself becomes the default because you lack a better method.

Our Approach

We teach cost structure analysis that reveals your true breakeven, then show pricing models that work for service businesses without complicated spreadsheets.

Growth Decisions Paralyse You

Should you hire someone? Lease that equipment? Move to a bigger space? Without a framework for evaluating these choices, you either avoid growth entirely or jump in blindly.

Our Approach

You'll learn scenario modeling techniques that help you test decisions on paper first, understanding the financial impact before committing.

Start With What You Actually Need

We begin with your current situation—bank statements, invoices, that shoebox of receipts. No judgment, just practical assessment of where money moves in your business right now. Most courses skip this part and jump straight to theory you can't apply.

Build Simple Tracking Systems

You'll set up basic financial monitoring that takes ten minutes weekly, not hours monthly. We focus on the five metrics that matter for your business type, ignoring the rest of the noise that accounting software tries to sell you.

Learn Forecasting That Works

Once you can see what's happening now, we show you how to project forward reliably. You'll practice building three-month forecasts that account for seasonal patterns, payment delays, and realistic growth assumptions.

Make Confident Decisions

With clarity on your numbers and projections you trust, business decisions stop feeling like gambling. You'll know whether you can afford that hire, what price increase you need, or when to say no to work that doesn't make sense financially.

Program Options for 2025

Our next intake begins September 2025. Sessions run fortnightly over four months, with practical work between each meeting. Payment plans available—we understand cash flow concerns because we teach them.

Small business owner reviewing financial reports and planning growth strategy

Core Financial Skills

$2,850 AUD

Eight structured sessions covering cash flow management, pricing strategy, and basic forecasting. Includes workbook materials and three months of follow-up support.

  • Fortnightly group sessions (max 12 participants)
  • Industry-specific examples and case studies
  • Template library for tracking and planning
  • Email support between sessions
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Advanced Business Finance

$4,200 AUD

Everything in Core Skills plus advanced topics: growth financing, tax planning, investment decisions, and exit strategy foundations. For businesses turning over $300K+ annually.

  • All Core program content included
  • Four additional advanced workshops
  • One-on-one strategy session with facilitator
  • Six months extended support access
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What Changes After the Program

These are people who run real businesses in regional NSW. They came with different challenges but shared the same underlying problem—no clear view of their financial position.

Freja Lindström, program participant and local business owner

Freja Lindström

Hospitality Business Owner

I was working seventy-hour weeks and still couldn't predict if I'd make rent. Learning to separate owner drawings from business expenses was honestly embarrassing—but also the most useful thing I've done for my café in five years.

Eleni Papadopoulos, program graduate and consulting business operator

Eleni Papadopoulos

Consulting Services

The pricing module changed how I quote projects. I was systematically undercharging by about thirty percent because I didn't factor in all the hidden time costs. My revenue's similar but my stress levels dropped noticeably.

Business planning session with financial documents and strategic planning materials