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Financial Education for Entrepreneurs

Practical budgeting strategies and financial planning courses designed for business success

Build Real Financial Control for Your Business

Stop guessing where your money goes. We help Australian entrepreneurs create budgets that actually work — no complicated spreadsheets or confusing jargon. Just practical systems that give you clear answers about your business finances.

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Why Most Business Budgets Fail

Here's what I've learned after helping over 200 entrepreneurs get their finances sorted: most budgets fail because they're built for accountants, not real business owners. You end up with something that looks impressive but doesn't help you make actual decisions.

That's backwards. Your budget should be the tool that tells you whether you can hire that new person, invest in marketing, or take a proper holiday without stressing about cash flow.

The difference: We build budgets around your actual business decisions, not accounting categories. When you need to know if you can afford something, you get a clear yes or no answer.

How We Build Your Budget Strategy

1

Current Reality Check

We map out exactly where your money comes from and where it goes. No judgment — just facts. Most people discover they were missing 20-30% of their actual expenses.

2

Future Planning

What are you trying to build? We design your budget around your actual goals — whether that's steady growth, preparing for expansion, or just sleeping better at night.

3

Decision Framework

You get simple rules for spending decisions. When opportunities come up, you'll know instantly whether they fit your financial plan or put you at risk.

Stop Worrying About Cash Flow

The worst feeling? Having a good month in sales but still wondering if you can pay the bills. Cash flow problems sneak up when you're focused on everything else.

We build early warning systems into your budget. You'll see potential cash crunches months before they happen, with clear action plans to avoid them.

It's not about perfection — it's about having enough visibility to make smart decisions and avoid surprises that could hurt your business.

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Zelma Thornfield - Financial Planning Expert

Zelma Thornfield

Senior Financial Strategist

Former small business owner who learned budgeting the hard way. Now helps entrepreneurs avoid the cash flow mistakes that nearly closed her first company. Specializes in practical systems that work for real businesses, not textbook examples.

What You Actually Get

  • A budget system that takes 15 minutes per week to maintain — because you don't have time for complicated tracking
  • Clear monthly targets that show whether you're on track or need to adjust course
  • Emergency fund planning that protects your business without tying up too much cash
  • Tax planning built right into your budget so you're never scrambling in April
  • Growth planning that shows exactly how much you can invest in marketing or staff
  • Three months of follow-up support to make sure your new system sticks

Ready to Take Control?

Most business owners wait until they're in financial trouble to get help with budgeting. Smart ones build these systems when things are going well. Which would you rather be?

Our next intake starts in August 2025. We work with small groups to give everyone personal attention.