Business Financial Planning That Actually Works for Your Goals
Most businesses struggle because they treat financial planning like a yearly chore. We help you build a practical system that grows with your company and adapts when markets shift.
Explore Our ProgramsWhy Financial Planning Fails Most Businesses
Planning Doesn't Match Reality
You've probably seen those fancy spreadsheets that look great but crumble when actual expenses hit. We teach planning methods that account for the messy parts of running a business—delayed payments, seasonal dips, unexpected equipment repairs.
No One Checks Until It's Too Late
The gap between creating a budget and reviewing it shouldn't be six months. Our approach emphasizes building simple review systems you'll actually use, so you catch problems while they're still manageable.
Cash Flow Gets Ignored
Profitability on paper means nothing if you can't make payroll next week. We spend significant time on cash flow forecasting because it's often the difference between a business that survives tough periods and one that doesn't.
Growth Planning Stays Vague
Wanting to grow is easy. Planning how to fund that growth without derailing operations is harder. Our coursework walks through real expansion scenarios, including when to seek capital and when to fund growth internally.
How Our Learning Path Works
Financial Foundations
Start with understanding where your business actually stands. No accounting degree required—just honest assessment of current financial health.
Building Your Framework
Create systems tailored to your business model. Service companies need different approaches than product businesses or mixed operations.
Testing and Refining
Run scenarios, stress-test assumptions, and adjust your plans based on real data from your operations. This part takes time but prevents costly mistakes.
Real Business Scenarios We Cover
Who Teaches These Programs
Sienna Pembroke
Financial Strategy Instructor
After spending eight years helping manufacturing businesses navigate restructuring, I've seen what separates companies that adapt from those that don't. My focus is teaching planning methods that hold up under pressure.
Vela Thornfield
Cash Flow Specialist
I worked with retail and hospitality businesses through some rough economic patches. The lessons learned from keeping doors open during uncertainty inform every module I teach on cash management and emergency planning.
Next Programs Start September 2025
Our comprehensive business financial planning course runs twice yearly. The autumn program begins in September with both weekday evening sessions and weekend intensive formats available.