Cash Flow Shouldn't Feel Like Guesswork

Running a business in Australia means dealing with seasonal swings, late payments, and unexpected expenses. We built our cash flow training because owners kept telling us the same thing—they felt reactive instead of in control.

Our approach walks you through setting up systems that show you what's actually happening with your money, not just what happened last month.

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How We Actually Teach This

Our method came from working with real businesses that struggled with the same patterns. We noticed what worked and what didn't.

1

Pattern Recognition

Before fixing anything, you need to see where money actually moves. We teach you to spot your business's rhythm—when cash comes in, when it goes out, and what creates the gaps in between.

2

Forward Visibility

Most businesses look backwards at what they spent. We show you how to look ahead three to six months so you can make decisions before problems show up in your bank account.

3

Scenario Planning

What happens if a big client pays late? What if you need to invest in equipment? We walk through building scenarios so you're not caught off guard when things change.

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Why This Works Differently

Traditional accounting courses teach you to record what happened. That's useful, but it doesn't help you steer the ship.

We focus on building a system you can actually use every week. It's based on how money behaves in small to medium Australian businesses—not corporate theory from textbooks written for different markets.

The sessions starting in October 2025 will run for twelve weeks, giving you time to implement and adjust as you go.

Building Your Cash Flow System Step by Step

These aren't theoretical exercises. Each step connects to the next, creating a system you can rely on when you're making real decisions about hiring, investing, or weathering slow periods.

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Foundation Map Your Current Reality

Start by looking at the last six months. Not just the totals, but the timing. When does money arrive? When do you pay suppliers? When does payroll hit?

Most people skip this part and jump straight to forecasting. That's like trying to navigate without knowing where you're starting from.

  • Categorize your income sources by timing and reliability
  • Track your expense patterns, not just amounts
  • Identify seasonal variations specific to your industry
  • Note which expenses are fixed and which flex with revenue
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Forecasting Build Your Three-Month View

Once you understand your patterns, you can project forward. We use a rolling three-month forecast that you update weekly. It sounds like more work, but it takes about 20 minutes once you've set it up properly.

The key is using realistic assumptions based on your actual history, not wishful thinking or worst-case scenarios.

  • Create a simple spreadsheet structure that matches your business rhythm
  • Input known commitments and reliable income first
  • Add probable transactions with confidence levels
  • Update weekly based on what actually happened versus what you projected
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Strategy Make Informed Decisions

Here's where it gets practical. With your forecast in place, you can actually answer questions like "Can we afford this hire?" or "When should we order inventory?" without guessing or hoping.

We teach you to run scenarios quickly. What if we delay this purchase? What if we offer early payment discounts to improve timing? What if we renegotiate payment terms with that supplier?

  • Test decisions against your forecast before committing
  • Identify which expenses give you the most timing flexibility
  • Build contingency plans for common disruptions
  • Learn when to say no to opportunities that strain cash flow
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What People Actually Say

These are from business owners who completed the program between late 2024 and early 2025. They're not talking about miracles—just better visibility and fewer surprises.

I used to check my bank balance and hope it looked okay. Now I know three months out where potential problems are. That changed how I sleep at night. The best part was learning this doesn't require fancy software—just a better system.

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Finlay Bannerman

Owner, Wholesale Distribution

The scenario planning section was worth the entire course. I realized I'd been making decisions based on incomplete information. Now when a client asks for longer payment terms, I can actually calculate what that costs me instead of just agreeing and hoping it works out.

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Darach O'Malley

Director, Professional Services