How We Actually Teach Cash Flow
Forget lectures and theory-heavy sessions. We built our approach around the way people genuinely learn to manage money—through patterns they can spot in their own business, real scenarios they face every week, and conversations that stick.
Pattern Recognition Over Memorisation
When someone walks in with cash flow problems, they're usually looking at numbers without context. We start by showing them patterns—the seasonal dips, the invoice timing gaps, the expense clusters that appear every quarter.
Most workshops dump spreadsheet formulas and expect understanding. Instead, we map out what's happening in their business week by week. People recognise their own rhythms pretty quickly once they see them laid out properly.
By October 2025, participants typically identify three to five recurring patterns in their cash movement. That recognition alone changes how they plan for the next month.
The Three-Stage Process
We break down cash flow management into stages that build on each other. Each one takes roughly six to eight weeks, though some folks move faster depending on their current setup.
Stage One
Mapping Current Reality
Start with what's actually happening. We track real transactions, not hypothetical budgets. Most participants find surprises in their first month—expense categories they underestimated or income streams that aren't as reliable as they thought.
Stage Two
Building Buffer Systems
Once patterns are visible, we work on cushioning. Not massive reserves—just enough breathing room so a late payment doesn't trigger panic. This usually means restructuring payment timing or setting up simple holding accounts.
Stage Three
Forecasting Forward
With stability in place, we look ahead twelve weeks at a time. Forecasting isn't guessing—it's using those patterns we spotted in stage one to anticipate what's coming and adjust accordingly before problems appear.
Weekly Check-Ins
We meet every Tuesday morning for 45 minutes. Quick reviews of what moved, what didn't, and what needs attention. No marathon sessions—just consistent touchpoints that keep everyone on track.
Scenario Work
About once a month, we run through "what if" scenarios. What happens if that big client pays late? What if expenses spike next quarter? Building these responses ahead of time removes the stress when situations actually occur.
Practical Tools
Everyone gets access to templates and tracking systems we've refined over years. Nothing complicated—just solid spreadsheets and simple dashboards that show the metrics that matter for Australian businesses.
Brynn Sørlie
Cash Flow Specialist
Spent eight years fixing broken cash systems for retail and hospitality businesses. Known for spotting payment timing issues others miss and explaining complex patterns in ways that actually make sense.
Tavish Findlay
Financial Systems Advisor
Builds forecasting systems for service businesses trying to scale. Background in construction accounting means he understands lumpy cash flow and irregular payment cycles better than most.
Work Directly With People Who Get It
Our next program starts in September 2025 and runs through early 2026. Small groups only—usually eight to ten businesses so everyone gets proper attention. We're at 218 Sandy Point Rd in Salamander Bay if you want to visit the space first.
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