Cash Flow Isn't Just Numbers on a Screen
Most businesses fail because they run out of cash, not ideas. We help you understand working capital through real project analysis so you can spot problems before they become disasters.
Explore Our Approach
Learning from Real Situations
Manufacturing Standstill
A Perth manufacturer had orders stacking up but couldn't pay suppliers. We walked through their cash conversion cycle and found 68 days of cash tied up in inventory. The owner thought having stock was good business. It nearly closed their doors.
Service Business Squeeze
Adelaide consultancy was growing fast but always scrambling for payroll. Receivables were ballooning while they kept taking new clients. We analyzed their working capital components and identified collection gaps that were costing them months of cash flow.
Retail Recovery Path
Brisbane retailer couldn't understand why profits didn't mean available cash. Together we mapped their entire cash cycle and spotted seasonal patterns they'd been ignoring. Sometimes the lesson is in what you're not measuring.
How We Break Down Working Capital
Component Mapping
We start by isolating each part of your working capital. Receivables, payables, inventory. You learn to see how they interact and where cash actually gets stuck in your business cycle.
Pattern Recognition
Most cash problems repeat themselves. Through case analysis you develop the ability to spot warning signs early. Late payments, inventory creep, supplier pressure points. They all tell a story.
Decision Framework
Theory only matters if you can apply it under pressure. We work through scenarios where quick working capital decisions determine survival. You learn what to prioritize when everything feels urgent.
Marcus Chen
Distribution Manager, Brisbane
I thought I understood cash flow because our accountant sent monthly reports. This program showed me what those numbers actually meant for daily operations. Now I can see pressure building weeks before it hits.
Rachel Nolan
Business Owner, Melbourne
The case studies hit close to home because they matched problems I was actually facing. Not theoretical scenarios but real business situations where working capital management made the difference between surviving and folding.
Program Structure Starting August 2025
Our next cohort begins in late summer 2025. We keep groups small because this isn't lecture-based learning. You'll work through actual business scenarios and develop practical analysis skills over several months.
Foundation Components
We establish baseline understanding of working capital elements. What they are, how they move, why they matter. No business jargon, just clear explanations of cash mechanics in real operations.
Case Analysis
Deep examination of businesses that faced working capital challenges. Some survived, some didn't. You'll learn to identify the critical decisions that determined outcomes and develop your own analytical approach.
Applied Practice
Working with current financial scenarios from actual businesses. You'll analyze working capital positions, identify pressure points, and discuss potential interventions. This is where theory becomes practical skill.