We Started With A Simple Question
Back in 2013, we noticed something odd. Small business owners across Tasmania had excellent product knowledge but kept making the same financial mistakes. Not because they were careless, but because no one taught them differently.
What Actually Matters To Us
These aren't wall decorations. They're decisions we make every week when someone asks for our help.
Plain Language Always
Financial jargon keeps people confused on purpose. We explain cash flow, profit margins, and tax obligations the way you'd explain them to your neighbor over coffee.
Realistic Time Frames
Learning proper money handling takes six to nine months of consistent practice. Anyone promising faster results is selling you short-term tricks instead of long-term skills.
Tools You'll Actually Use
We focus on spreadsheet templates and quarterly review systems that work with existing accounting software. Nothing fancy. Nothing that requires hiring additional staff.
Ongoing Support
Questions come up months after training ends. Tax laws change. Business circumstances shift. We stay available because financial management isn't a one-time lesson.
Here's What This Looks Like In Practice
Last autumn, a café owner in Launceston contacted us three months after completing our program. Her supplier changed payment terms, and she wasn't sure how to adjust her cash flow projections. We spent forty minutes on a video call walking through the modifications. No extra charge. Because supporting businesses through real changes is part of teaching financial management properly.
Who Teaches These Programs
Financial training works best when taught by someone who's dealt with the same problems you're facing now.
Walden Fitzroy
Lead Financial Instructor
Twenty-three years working with Australian businesses on cash flow management and financial literacy. Started teaching after spending a decade fixing other people's accounting mistakes.
Walden's approach differs from typical financial advisors. Instead of complex investment strategies, he focuses on fundamental money handling that prevents problems before they start. His background includes managing accounts for retail operations, hospitality businesses, and professional services across Tasmania.
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Case-Based Learning
Every training session uses real financial scenarios from Australian businesses. Not hypothetical examples or American case studies, but actual situations from bakeries in Burnie, mechanics in Devonport, and consultants in Hobart.
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Quarterly Review System
Students learn a structured approach to reviewing finances every three months. This catches problems early and builds confidence through repeated practice with real numbers.
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Mistake Analysis
Most training focuses on doing things right. Walden spends equal time examining common errors because understanding why mistakes happen prevents repeating them.
The Mentorship Part Actually Matters
Walden limits intake to ensure proper attention for each business owner. Programs run from August 2025 through January 2026, with small groups of eight to twelve participants. This allows time for individual questions and personalized guidance on specific business situations.
What Changes After Training
We track outcomes six months and twelve months after program completion. Here's what participants typically experience.
Months To Proficiency
Average time for participants to handle quarterly reviews independently without consulting additional resources
Time Saved Annually
Reported reduction in time spent on financial tasks through systematic approaches and better organization
Confidence Increase
Participants who report feeling more confident making financial decisions twelve months after training
Typical Progress Timeline
Foundation Building
Learning basic tracking systems and establishing quarterly review habits. Most participants still need guidance during this phase.
Skill Application
Applying learned techniques to actual business finances. Questions become more specific. Confidence grows with each completed review cycle.
Independent Practice
Most participants handle quarterly reviews independently. Support requests shift from technical questions to strategic planning discussions.
Sustained Proficiency
Financial management becomes routine business practice. Participants often reach out to share improvements they've discovered or modified techniques that work better for their specific situation.
Next Program Starts August 2025
Limited to twelve participants to ensure individual attention. If you're ready to improve how you handle business finances, let's talk about whether this program fits your situation.
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