Building Financial Clarity Through Strategic Planning

Money decisions feel overwhelming when you're juggling growth, expenses, and long-term stability. We teach business owners across Australia how to create financial frameworks that actually work for their specific situation—not generic formulas that assume everyone's the same.

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Questions That Match Your Journey

Different stages bring different challenges. Here's what participants typically ask us at each phase.

Before You Start

  • How do I know if this matches my business model?
  • What financial background do I actually need?
  • Can I apply this while managing daily operations?
  • How much time should I realistically set aside?
  • What if my finances are already complicated?

During Learning

  • How do I adapt these concepts to my industry?
  • What should I do when metrics seem contradictory?
  • How do I prioritize when everything feels urgent?
  • Can I ask questions about my specific situation?
  • What happens if I fall behind the schedule?

After Completion

  • How often should I review my planning framework?
  • What adjustments work as my business grows?
  • Where can I get guidance on unusual scenarios?
  • How do I maintain momentum without the structure?
  • Can I access updated materials later?
01

Cash Flow Mapping

Learning to see patterns in your revenue and expenses that aren't obvious from monthly statements. Most owners are surprised by what they discover.

02

Scenario Modeling

Building simple frameworks to test decisions before committing resources. Not crystal ball predictions—just practical ways to reduce uncertainty.

03

Risk Assessment

Identifying vulnerabilities in your financial structure and creating reasonable safeguards. Balance protection with growth potential.

04

Performance Tracking

Setting up measurement systems that show what's actually working. Focus on metrics that matter for your specific business goals.

How Our Programs Actually Work

We run three intake sessions annually—autumn, winter, and spring. Next cohort begins September 2025. Programs run for eleven weeks with optional follow-up sessions available through early 2026.

  • Weekly workshops covering one strategic concept thoroughly
  • Real business case studies from Australian companies
  • Practical assignments you complete using your own data
  • Group discussion sessions with other business owners
  • Written feedback on your planning documents

You'll leave with a customized financial planning framework—not just theory, but documentation you can actually use. And you'll understand how to adjust it as circumstances change.

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Workshop participants reviewing financial planning documents
Business owner analyzing financial metrics and forecasts

Who Benefits Most

This approach works best for established businesses handling complexity. You've moved beyond startup survival mode and need strategic frameworks for sustainable growth.

Typical participants manage teams of five to fifty people, generate revenue between $500K and $10M annually, and feel like they're flying blind despite having accountants and bookkeepers. The numbers exist—you just can't see the story they're telling.

We also work with professional service firms, retail operations, and light manufacturing businesses across NSW and Victoria. Location matters less than commitment—you need time to engage with the material and apply concepts to your situation.

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Fionnuala Dempsey, retail operations director

I'd been looking at the same spreadsheets for years without understanding what they meant for decision-making. The scenario modeling section changed how I evaluate expansion opportunities. Now I can see potential problems before committing capital—and I sleep better because of it.

Fionnuala Dempsey, Retail Operations Director