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Australian Financial Education Partner
Melbourne-Based Creative Finance Programs

Money Skills for Creative Minds

Finance doesn't have to feel like a foreign language. We teach practical money management built specifically for business owners who think differently — where creativity meets smart financial planning.

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What We Actually Teach

Our approach strips away the jargon and gets straight to what matters. You'll learn money management that works for people who run businesses on imagination, not spreadsheets. These aren't abstract theories — they're tested frameworks from real businesses dealing with irregular income and creative projects.

Cash Flow Fundamentals

Understanding where money actually goes in creative businesses. Track income patterns, predict lean months, and build buffers that let you sleep at night without constant financial anxiety.

Strategic Pricing Models

Setting prices that reflect real value without selling yourself short. Learn to calculate project costs accurately and present pricing confidently to clients who respect your expertise.

Investment Planning

Making smart decisions about business growth. Which equipment pays for itself? When does hiring make sense? How to evaluate opportunities without gambling your financial stability.

Tax Management Basics

Staying organized without hiring an accountant for every decision. Simple systems for tracking deductions, understanding obligations, and avoiding surprises when tax time arrives.

Revenue Diversification

Building multiple income sources that complement your main work. Passive products, recurring services, or strategic partnerships that create financial resilience during slow periods.

Financial Forecasting

Looking ahead without crystal balls. Practical projection methods that help you spot problems early and make proactive decisions instead of constantly reacting to money emergencies.

How Learning Actually Works

We've structured everything around real business scenarios you'll recognize. Each module builds on the last, but you can jump into specific areas when you hit a roadblock. No sitting through irrelevant theory — just applicable frameworks you implement immediately.

Lessons combine video walkthroughs with downloadable templates and calculators. Most people spend 6-8 months working through material at their own pace, applying concepts as they learn. The goal isn't perfect financial management overnight — it's steady improvement that compounds over time.

1
Financial Foundation Setup

Get your basic systems organized. Open the right accounts, set up simple tracking, and establish baseline budgets that reflect your actual business reality.

2
Revenue Analysis Methods

Understand your income patterns deeply. Identify which services actually make money, where you're undercharging, and what opportunities you're leaving on the table.

3
Expense Optimization Strategy

Cut costs that don't serve you without sacrificing quality. Learn to evaluate subscriptions, negotiate with vendors, and allocate spending toward genuine growth drivers.

4
Growth Investment Framework

Make expansion decisions strategically. Calculate ROI on equipment, evaluate hiring costs realistically, and time major investments when cash flow supports them.

5
Long-term Financial Planning

Build toward sustainable business ownership. Set profit targets that support your lifestyle, plan for slower seasons, and create genuine financial security over time.

Program Investment

Two pathways depending on where you are in your business journey. Both include lifetime access to materials and updates as we refine content based on student feedback.

Foundation Money Skills

$1,850 AUD

Core financial literacy for creative business owners just starting to get serious about money management.

  • Cash flow tracking systems
  • Basic pricing frameworks
  • Expense categorization templates
  • Tax preparation fundamentals
  • Monthly budget planning tools
  • 6 months email support access
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Advanced Strategic Finance

$3,200 AUD

Comprehensive program for scaling businesses ready to implement sophisticated financial strategies.

  • Everything in Foundation level
  • Revenue forecasting models
  • Investment evaluation calculators
  • Multi-stream income planning
  • Growth scenario modeling
  • Quarterly strategy review sessions
  • 12 months priority support
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What Students Actually Say

I was tracking income in my head and wondering why I always felt broke. The cash flow module alone changed everything — turns out I was profitable, just terrible at timing. Now I actually know what's coming.

Siobhan Kerrigan

Graphic Designer, Brisbane

The pricing strategies felt uncomfortable at first — I thought clients would disappear. Raised my rates by 40% using their framework and actually booked more work. Turns out confidence matters more than being cheapest.

Dimitri Volkov

Freelance Photographer, Sydney

Finally understand where money goes in my business. Before this I was just hoping things worked out. Now I make decisions based on actual numbers instead of gut feelings and crossed fingers.

Freya Lindström

Small Studio Owner, Melbourne