Questions About Building Your Business?
We get asked about finance strategies and entrepreneurial skills every week. Here are honest answers to what Australian business owners actually want to know.
Real Questions From Real Business Owners
Over the past three years, we've worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs across Australia. Most of them ask similar things before they start.
Some worry about cash flow management. Others wonder if they need formal qualifications. A few just want to know what to expect in the first six months.
We've collected the most common questions here. Not the polished marketing version—the actual stuff people ask when they're trying to figure out if this is right for them.
What Business Owners Ask Us
These come from actual conversations we've had. No fluff, just practical answers.
Do I need accounting experience to start?
Not really. Most people we work with come from completely different backgrounds—trades, hospitality, retail. What matters more is being willing to learn systems and stay organized. We'll show you the finance basics that actually matter.
How long before I see progress?
Depends what you mean by progress. Understanding core concepts? Maybe three months. Feeling confident managing your books? Six to eight months with consistent practice. Building sustainable systems? That's closer to a year.
What if I'm terrible with numbers?
You'd be surprised how many successful business owners say this. The finance skills you need aren't complex mathematics—they're about patterns, organization, and knowing what to track. If you can follow a recipe, you can learn this.
Can I do this while working full-time?
Yeah, most people do. Our October 2025 programs are designed around that reality. You'll need maybe 6-8 hours weekly. Weekends work. Early mornings work. Whatever fits your schedule.
What's included in the resources?
Templates for tracking expenses and revenue. Checklists for quarterly reviews. Examples of real business scenarios with solutions. Access to recorded sessions if you miss one. And our support team answers questions usually within 24 hours.
Is this suitable for established businesses?
Absolutely. We work with people at all stages. Some are still in planning. Others have been operating for years but need better financial systems. The principles scale whether you're solo or managing a small team.
What makes your approach different?
We focus on what works in Australian small business. Not theory from massive corporations or American textbooks. Real examples from Bathurst, Sydney, Melbourne—businesses like yours dealing with GST, superannuation, and local regulations.
Do you help with specific industries?
We've worked with trades, retail, consulting, creative services, health practitioners, and hospitality. The core finance principles stay the same, but we adjust examples and focus areas based on your sector.
What happens after the initial program?
You'll have skills and systems you can use immediately. Some people keep going with advanced topics. Others check in quarterly when they hit new challenges. There's no pressure—you choose what makes sense for your situation.
Still Have Questions?
Evelyn Thorsrud, Business Finance Advisor
Look, these FAQs cover the common stuff. But every business situation is different. Maybe you're dealing with something specific—partnership finances, transitioning from employment, managing seasonal cash flow.
I've been doing this since 2018, mostly with regional Australian businesses. I've seen a lot of unusual situations. If your question isn't here, just ask. I'd rather you get a straight answer now than worry about it for weeks.
We run open Q&A sessions twice monthly, and you can always email specific questions. No sales pitch—just honest feedback about whether we can help or if you need something else entirely.
Explore What We Actually Cover
These areas make up the foundation of what we teach. Each one connects to real business decisions you'll face.
Cash Flow Management
Understanding where money goes is different from tracking it. We look at timing, patterns, and how to spot problems before they become emergencies. This includes practical methods for forecasting and building buffers that actually work.
Strategic Financial Planning
This isn't about complicated spreadsheets. It's about knowing your numbers well enough to make confident decisions—when to invest, when to hold back, how to price properly. We cover planning cycles that fit small business reality.