Financial Planning That Actually Works for Your Business
Most businesses fail because they run out of cash — not because their ideas are bad. Learn how to forecast your finances properly and make decisions based on real data, not guesswork.
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Why Budgets Break Down
We've seen hundreds of businesses struggle with the same budgeting mistakes. The problem isn't that people don't care — it's that traditional budgeting methods don't reflect how businesses actually operate.
Static Numbers Don't Work
Your budget was outdated the moment you finished it. Business conditions change weekly. Your financial planning needs to adapt just as fast.
Revenue Timing Matters
Making 0,000 annually sounds great until you realize half of it arrives in November. Cash flow planning requires thinking about when money moves, not just how much.
Expenses Have Patterns
Some costs happen monthly, others quarterly or annually. Missing these patterns creates false comfort in profitable months and panic when big bills arrive.
Forecasting Based on Reality, Not Hope
Good financial forecasting doesn't predict the future perfectly. It helps you prepare for multiple scenarios and make better decisions when things don't go exactly as planned.
- Build models that include best-case, realistic, and challenging scenarios
- Track leading indicators that signal changes before they hit your bank account
- Update forecasts monthly with actual results to improve accuracy
- Focus on trends and patterns rather than exact numbers
Our Teaching Approach
Real Business Examples
Every lesson includes actual case studies from Australian businesses. You'll see what worked, what failed, and why certain approaches succeed in specific situations.
Build Your Own Models
Theory alone won't help you. During the program, you'll create forecasting models for your actual business, with feedback from instructors who've managed finances for companies across various industries.
What Participants Say
Xylia Branford
Retail Business Owner
I thought I understood my finances until this program showed me what I was missing. The cash flow forecasting techniques saved my business during a slow quarter — I saw it coming and adjusted before it became a crisis.
Kendrix Proulette
Professional Services Consultant
The program helped me understand the difference between profit and cash flow. My business looked profitable on paper, but I was constantly stressed about money. Now I can see three months ahead and plan accordingly.
What You'll Learn
Our autumn 2025 program covers practical financial management skills that apply immediately to your business. Each module builds on the previous one, creating a complete financial planning system.
Cash Flow Mechanics
Understand how money moves through your business and why profitable companies still run out of cash. Build forecasting models that show you exactly when money arrives and leaves.
Scenario Planning
Create multiple budget versions for different business conditions. Learn how to identify early warning signs and adjust your strategy before problems become serious.
Monthly Review Systems
Develop a practical routine for reviewing your finances that takes less than an hour but catches problems early. Learn which metrics actually matter for your specific business model.
Decision-Making Framework
Use financial data to evaluate opportunities and risks. Stop making decisions based on gut feeling alone and start using numbers to support your instincts.
Start Planning With Confidence
Our next program begins in September 2025. Enrolment opens in May 2025 with limited spaces available. Get information about the curriculum, schedule, and pricing options.