Real Budget Insights That Actually Work

Stop guessing about your finances. We've spent years analyzing what makes Australian businesses thrive financially. Our budget benchmarking approach shows you exactly where your money should go – and where you're probably overspending right now.

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What Most Budget Advice Gets Wrong

Generic Percentages Don't Match Reality

Everyone throws around the same tired rules – spend 30% on this, 20% on that. But your Sydney retail store faces completely different cost pressures than a Perth consulting firm. We benchmark against businesses actually like yours.

Most Tools Ignore Seasonal Patterns

Your December looks nothing like your March, yet most budgeting treats every month the same. We factor in the rhythms that actually drive Australian business cycles – from holiday rushes to GST quarters.

Context Matters More Than Categories

A ,000 software expense might be wasteful for one business and essential for another. Our benchmarking considers your industry, location, and growth stage before making recommendations.

Industry Comparison

We match you with businesses facing similar challenges. A Cairns tourism operator gets compared to other seasonal tourism businesses, not random companies.

Regional Adjustments

Melbourne rent isn't Darwin rent. Our benchmarks adjust for the actual costs of doing business in your specific location across Australia.

Growth Stage Awareness

A startup's budget priorities differ vastly from an established business. We benchmark against companies at your actual stage of development.

Learn From People Who Get It

Our teaching approach comes from years of helping Australian businesses navigate their finances. We focus on practical application rather than theory.

Hands-On Learning That Sticks

You'll work with your actual business numbers from day one. No hypothetical case studies or generic examples. We believe you learn budgeting by doing budgeting – with real stakes and real outcomes.

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Guidance From Someone Who's Been There

Both of us have built businesses from scratch. We've made the expensive mistakes so you don't have to. Our programs start in August 2025, giving you time to prepare your financial data properly.

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Kirsten Bradshaw

Lead Financial Strategist

Your Success Is Our Reputation

We don't just teach budgeting principles and send you on your way. Our ongoing mentorship continues well beyond the formal learning period. When you succeed, we succeed too.

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Teagan Holloway

Business Mentor