Our Financial Education Journey

We've been teaching practical business finance skills to Australian entrepreneurs since 2018, turning complex financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies that actually work in the real world.

How We Started Teaching Finance

Back in 2018, we noticed something troubling. Brilliant business owners were making costly financial mistakes simply because they'd never learned the basics. Traditional finance education was either too academic or too superficial.

So we decided to bridge that gap. We started with weekend workshops in Wollongong, teaching cash flow management to local retailers and service providers. The response was immediate – people finally understood their numbers.

What began as small community sessions has grown into comprehensive business finance education that serves entrepreneurs across Australia. We still focus on practical skills that make a real difference to your bottom line.

Business finance workshop session with participants learning cash flow analysis

Real-World Focus

Every lesson comes from actual business scenarios. We don't teach theory in isolation – we show you exactly how to apply financial concepts to your specific situation.

Teaching Finance That Actually Matters

We believe financial education should be practical, accessible, and immediately useful. Our approach focuses on building confidence with numbers while developing skills that directly impact your business success.

Long-Term Relationships

Education doesn't stop after class ends. We maintain connections with our students, providing ongoing support as their businesses grow and face new financial challenges.

Financial planning documents and calculator on desk during business consultation
Small business owner reviewing financial reports with olarianovlo education materials
Interactive financial modeling session showing budget planning techniques

The People Behind Your Financial Education

Our team combines decades of hands-on business experience with a genuine passion for teaching. We've all been where you are – trying to make sense of the numbers while running a business.

Portrait of Marcus Thornfield, Lead Finance Instructor

Marcus Thornfield

Lead Finance Instructor

Marcus spent fifteen years as a CFO for mid-sized manufacturing companies before discovering his love for teaching. He has this rare ability to explain complex financial concepts using everyday examples that stick. His students particularly appreciate how he breaks down cash flow forecasting into manageable steps. When he's not teaching, Marcus consults for family businesses transitioning between generations.

Portrait of Elena Kowalski, Business Planning Specialist

Elena Kowalski

Business Planning Specialist

Elena's background spans banking, small business lending, and financial planning. She joined us in 2020 after seeing too many promising businesses fail due to poor financial planning rather than bad products or services. Her expertise lies in helping entrepreneurs create realistic budgets and understand the real cost of growth. Elena also leads our specialized sessions on accessing business finance and working with banks effectively.

One-on-one financial mentoring session between instructor and business owner

Building Financially Confident Business Owners

We measure our success by the confidence our students gain with their business finances. When a graduate tells us they successfully negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, or finally understand their profit margins, that's what makes our work meaningful.

Our next comprehensive Business Finance Fundamentals program starts in September 2025. We keep class sizes small to ensure personalized attention and practical application.

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