Building Business Plans That Actually Work

We started aquenlyvora in 2018 because too many Australian businesses were getting stuck with generic templates instead of genuine strategy. Since then, we've helped hundreds of companies across ACT and beyond turn their ideas into actionable plans.

340+ Plans Created

7 Years Running

92% Client Retention

How We Got Here

Back in 2017, I was helping a friend pitch to investors. We spent weeks downloading templates and filling in boxes. When we finally presented, the first question was about market dynamics we hadn't even considered. That template had never asked us the right questions.

The experience stuck with me. Business planning shouldn't be about filling forms. It should be about understanding your market, knowing your numbers, and building something that makes sense financially and operationally.

So we built aquenlyvora differently. Instead of templates, we ask questions. Instead of generic advice, we dig into your specific situation. And instead of one-size-fits-all solutions, we create plans that reflect how your business actually operates.

Team collaboration session working through business planning strategy

Our Planning Methodology

Every business is different, but solid planning follows certain principles. Here's how we approach each project.

Discovery Through Questions

We start by understanding what you're actually trying to build. Not just the business concept, but the market conditions, competitive landscape, and realistic constraints you're working within. This phase shapes everything that follows.

Financial Reality Check

Numbers don't lie, but they need context. We build financial projections based on your actual cost structure and realistic revenue assumptions. No fantasy hockey sticks or inflated market shares. Just honest financial modeling that helps you make informed decisions.

Operational Mapping

A plan needs to account for how work actually gets done. We document your operational workflow, resource requirements, and timeline dependencies. This turns strategy into something your team can execute step by step.

Risk Assessment

Every business faces uncertainties. We identify potential risks across different areas and help you think through mitigation strategies. Not to scare you off, but to prepare you for realistic challenges ahead.

What Guides Our Work

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Honest Numbers Over Optimism

It's tempting to inflate projections when you're excited about your business. We've seen too many plans fail because they were built on hope rather than data. We push for conservative estimates and realistic timelines, even when it's not what clients initially want to hear.

Questions Before Answers

The best insights come from asking the right questions. We spend more time understanding your situation than we do prescribing solutions. Because context matters, and your specific circumstances should drive the planning process.

Plans That Get Used

A business plan sitting in a drawer helps nobody. We create documents that become working tools for your team. Clear enough for daily reference, detailed enough for investor presentations, flexible enough to adapt as circumstances change.

Local Market Knowledge

Operating in Australia comes with specific regulatory requirements, market conditions, and competitive dynamics. We understand these factors because we work here every day. Your plan should reflect the actual business environment you'll be operating in.

Who You'll Work With

Our team brings diverse backgrounds in finance, operations, and strategic planning. We've worked across different industries and understand what makes businesses tick.

Alaric Whitmore

Senior Business Planning Consultant

Alaric spent twelve years in corporate finance before joining us in 2019. He specializes in financial modeling and has helped over 150 businesses build realistic projections. When numbers don't add up, he'll tell you why.

Saoirse Vaughn

Financial Strategy Director

Saoirse founded aquenlyvora after working with early-stage companies and seeing how poor planning derailed promising ventures. She focuses on strategic positioning and competitive analysis, ensuring your plan addresses market realities.

Team strategy session with detailed market analysis

Financial planning documentation and analysis tools

Collaborative planning session with business stakeholders

Ready to Start Planning?

Whether you're launching something new or refining an existing business, we can help you build a plan that makes sense. Let's talk about your situation and see if we're a good fit.

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