Real stories from Australian businesses making smart financial decisions. We share what's actually working in 2025 and what's worth your attention.
Most businesses wait until December to look at their numbers. But here's what we've noticed—the ones who check in around June tend to catch problems early. A Canberra retailer we worked with spotted a supplier issue in May that would've cost them $40K by year-end. Small checks, big difference.
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Cash flow isn't complicated—it's just easy to ignore. We break down the three simple questions that can prevent most financial headaches before they start.
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Your business plan shouldn't be set in stone. A construction firm in Sydney showed us how quarterly adjustments kept them profitable through material price changes nobody saw coming.
Continue readingThree trends affecting Australian businesses right now. No predictions—just what we're seeing across different industries.
Companies with backup suppliers are handling disruptions better. It's not about having everything lined up—just knowing your options when Plan A falls through. Costs a bit more upfront but saves headaches later.
More businesses are keeping three months of expenses tucked away instead of two. The extra buffer is helping when unexpected opportunities pop up—or when customers take longer to pay than expected.
Annual planning still matters, but checking in every 90 days is becoming standard. Markets shift faster now. A goal that made sense in January might need tweaking by April—and that's completely fine.
A Geelong café owner came to us with ideas scribbled on paper. Eighteen months later, they've opened a second location and hired eight people. The original napkin sketch is framed in their office now—not because it was perfect, but because it was the start of something they actually followed through on. Plans don't need to be fancy. They just need to be honest.
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Perspectives From The Field
People who work with businesses every day sharing what they're actually seeing.
Lachlan Korhonen
Business Planning Consultant
"The businesses doing well aren't necessarily the ones with perfect plans. They're the ones comfortable adjusting course when needed. I've watched a hospitality group pivot their expansion timeline twice in six months—not because they failed, but because they stayed aware of what was happening around them."
Sienna Whitlock
Financial Strategy Advisor
"Cash flow conversations get easier when you have them regularly. One manufacturing client started monthly check-ins—nothing fancy, just 30 minutes looking at the numbers together. Within four months, they caught seasonal patterns they'd been missing for years. Sometimes it's about asking the right questions consistently."