Financial Literacy That Actually Makes Sense
Programs built for real business challenges, not theory alone
We've spent years watching businesses struggle with financial statements they barely understand. Balance sheets that might as well be written in code. Cash flow projections that seem disconnected from daily operations.
That's why our programs focus on practical application—teaching your team to read financial data the way they'd read a map. You know where you are, where you're heading, and which turns to take next. Our autumn 2025 cohort starts in March, designed around actual business scenarios from companies across Newcastle and the Hunter region.
No abstract concepts. Just real numbers from real situations, broken down until they click.
Discuss Your Team's Needs
The People Behind The Programs
Two educators who've been in your position—dealing with confusing financial data, making decisions with incomplete information, and wishing someone would just explain it plainly.
Harlan Merrick
Business Finance Educator
Spent fifteen years managing accounts for mid-sized manufacturers before switching to education. Still remembers the panic of quarterly reports he couldn't interpret properly. Now breaks down ratio analysis and variance reporting into something you can actually use on Monday morning. Works primarily with operations managers who need to understand financial impacts without becoming accountants.
Saskia Bellweather
Financial Statement Specialist
Former CFO turned educator after realizing how many smart business people were making decisions based on gut feeling because financial reports seemed impenetrable. Specializes in teaching cash flow management and working capital optimization. Her approach centers on connecting daily operational choices to their financial statement outcomes—cause and effect made visible.
What Participants Typically Experience
These numbers reflect feedback from our 2024 programs—real businesses who sent their teams through our courses. Results vary based on company size, industry, and how actively participants apply what they learn. But patterns do emerge.
Most participants report feeling comfortable analyzing their own financial statements within two months of program completion. Some faster, some slower—depends on prior exposure and complexity of their business model.
We focus on the financial analysis tools you'll actually use—liquidity ratios, profitability metrics, efficiency indicators. Each concept tied to specific business decisions you might face within the next quarter.
Programs are designed for working professionals. Live sessions twice weekly, plus individual work reviewing your own company's financials. Flexible enough to fit around operational demands, structured enough to maintain momentum.