2025-2026 Course Schedule
We've designed our programs to fit around business schedules. Each course runs for 12 weeks with flexible session times and practical assignments you can apply immediately.
Cash Flow Management Mastery
Stop guessing about your finances. This course teaches you to predict, plan, and control cash flow like successful business owners do. We cover real scenarios from retail, service, and manufacturing businesses.
- Weekly cash flow forecasting techniques
- Emergency fund strategies for businesses
- Seasonal planning and buffer management
- Client payment systems that actually work
Business Investment Fundamentals
Learn to evaluate business opportunities without the sales pitch. We'll walk through real investment decisions, from equipment purchases to expansion funding, using data instead of hope.
- ROI calculations that make sense
- Equipment financing vs. leasing decisions
- Market analysis for expansion opportunities
- Risk assessment frameworks
Financial Systems and Automation
Build systems that work while you sleep. This course focuses on creating automated financial processes that prevent mistakes and give you clear visibility into your business performance.
- Automated invoicing and payment systems
- Monthly financial reporting templates
- Expense tracking and categorization
- Dashboard creation for key metrics
Growth Funding Strategies
Understand your funding options before you need them. From bootstrapping to bank loans, we cover what works in the Australian market and what doesn't—based on real experiences, not theory.
- Bank loan preparation and negotiation
- Alternative funding source evaluation
- Financial statement optimization
- Growth planning and milestone setting
Meet Your Mentor
Nathan Thornbury has spent 15 years helping Australian businesses navigate financial challenges. He's seen companies survive economic downturns and thrive during growth periods—not through luck, but through solid financial planning.
After working with over 200 businesses across Queensland and New South Wales, Nathan knows what separates businesses that struggle from those that build lasting wealth. His approach focuses on practical systems you can implement immediately.
Experience & Background
- 15 years in business financial consulting
- Former finance director at three successful startups
- Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA Australia)
- Regular contributor to Australian Financial Review
- Guest lecturer at Griffith University Business School
What You'll Actually Learn
These aren't theoretical courses. Every lesson comes from real business situations we've encountered over the past decade. You'll work on your own business challenges during each session.
Interactive Case Studies
Work through real business scenarios based on our client experiences. Each case study includes the actual numbers, decisions made, and outcomes achieved.
- Manufacturing company cash flow crisis resolution
- Retail business seasonal planning strategies
- Service company pricing and profitability analysis
- Restaurant cost control and inventory management
Personal Business Review
Bring your own financial challenges to each session. We'll work through your specific situation with the group, giving you multiple perspectives and actionable solutions.
- Confidential one-on-one review sessions
- Customized action plans for your business
- Follow-up support between sessions
- Resource library tailored to your industry
Tools and Templates
Take home proven systems that you can implement immediately. These aren't generic templates—they're based on what actually works in Australian businesses.
- 13-week rolling cash flow forecast spreadsheet
- Monthly financial dashboard templates
- Client payment system automation guides
- Investment decision-making frameworks
Ongoing Mentorship Network
Connect with other business owners facing similar challenges. Many of our strongest business relationships started in these courses and continue years later.
- Monthly alumni meetups in Brisbane and Sydney
- Private online community for ongoing questions
- Annual financial planning workshops
- Priority access to advanced courses and seminars
Ready to Take Control of Your Business Finances?
Our next enrollment period opens in June 2025. Spaces are limited to 12 participants per course to ensure everyone gets individual attention and practical guidance.
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