Build Your Foundation

The business skills you actually need, without the nonsense

Most people spend years figuring out financial management the hard way. We've distilled what matters into a structured program that starts in September 2025. Real frameworks, practical application, and honest guidance from people who've been there.

Explore Program Structure

How the journey actually works

Twelve months from fundamentals to capability. Each phase builds on the last, with room to adapt based on where you're starting from.

Months 1-3

Getting the basics right

Financial literacy isn't glamorous, but it's essential. Cash flow management, basic accounting principles, understanding your numbers. We cover what you should've learned earlier but probably didn't.

Foundation modules delivered weekly with practical assignments

Months 4-6

Strategy and systems

Now we build structure. Planning frameworks that actually work, pricing strategies that reflect value, operational systems that scale without breaking. This is where theory meets your real situation.

Applied learning with your own business or professional context

Months 7-9

Growth mechanics

With foundations solid, we explore expansion. Marketing that doesn't feel gross, hiring processes that work, financial forecasting that's useful. The practical stuff that determines whether you're building something sustainable.

Bi-weekly workshops with peer collaboration

Months 10-12

Independent capability

Final phase focuses on self-sufficiency. You'll develop your own frameworks, troubleshoot real challenges, and prepare for ongoing adaptation. The goal is confidence, not dependence.

Self-directed projects with mentor guidance

Learning Approach

Flexibility that actually fits your schedule

Life doesn't stop for education. Our 2025 cohort is designed around that reality.

Core sessions delivered both live and recorded, because not everyone can make Tuesday evenings
Asynchronous discussion forums where thoughtful responses matter more than quick replies
Small group mentoring sessions scheduled around member availability
Resource library accessible anytime, organized by topic and learning preference
Optional intensive weekends for those who prefer concentrated learning blocks

You'll spend about 8-12 hours weekly on coursework and application. Some weeks more, some less, depending on your current workload and how quickly concepts click.

See who's behind the program

What people actually say about it

These are real participants from our 2024 program, talking about their specific experiences and what changed for them.

Mirela Kovich

Retail Business Owner, Brisbane

I'd been running my shop for four years and still felt clueless about the financial side. Kept avoiding the spreadsheets, hoping things would just work out. The program forced me to face what I'd been ignoring. Module three on cash flow management was uncomfortable but necessary.

Now I actually understand my margins and can make decisions based on data rather than gut feeling.

Saskia Drummond

Freelance Consultant, Sydney

Thirteen years as a freelancer and I'd never properly structured my business. Just invoiced clients and hoped there'd be enough at tax time. The pricing module changed how I think about my value. Turns out I'd been undercharging for years and wondering why I felt stressed.

My rates are higher now, my client relationships are clearer, and surprisingly, I'm getting less pushback than I expected.