How well do you actually understand your finances?
41% of business owners are too afraid to even ask the questions, and honestly... we get it, because most of us were never taught this stuff in the first place.
That's why we've teamed up with Xero to support the launch of Xero For Good: Financial fitness.
Free, bite-size resources built to take the guessing out of your numbers. Most videos run under 5 minutes, so squeeze one in while you're waiting on school pickup or between jobs. You can even apply to connect with a volunteer accountant or bookkeeper if you want extra support to put it into practice.
No jargon, no judgement. Just real answers for real tradie businesses.
Test your knowledge
Xero For Good:
Financal fitness quiz
Take the quiz and discover easy ways to boost your financial confidence.
Test your knowledge
Know Your Numbers
Take the quiz and discover easy ways to boost your financial confidence.
Financial learning bites
22 short lessons. Find the topics you'd like to learn more about and move forward confidently.
Business finances
BUSINESS FINANCES
Understanding your business finances
Break down the basics of small business finance.
BUSINESS FINANCES
Laying your foundations
Discover how laying the right financial foundations can set your business up for success.
BUSINESS FINANCES
Separating your finances
Find out why separating your business and personal finances is one of the first steps to better understanding your numbers.
BUSINESS FINANCES
Understanding your business finances
Explore the skills, knowledge, and mindset to confidently manage your business finances.
Financial Statements
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Introduction to business financial statements
Learn how tracking your financial statements and using cash flow forecasts provides a clear picture of your business's financial health.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Profit & loss (P&L) tour
See how your profit and loss (P&L) statement tracks income and expenses to reveal your business's financial health.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance sheet tour
Understand how your balance sheet provides a crucial snapshot of your business's financial worth, so you can make strategic decisions for your future.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Cash flow statements tour
See how your cash flow statement tracks past money movements and provides insights into your business's profitability and future financial planning.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Cash flow forecast tour
Find out about the importance of a cash flow forecast and how it helps predict incoming and outgoing money.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial documents 101
Build the skills and confidence to understand your financial documents.
Budgeting
BUDGETING
Introduction to budgeting
Learn the basics of budgeting and how this tool can give you the clarity to make confident decisions and run your business better.
BUDGETING
Budgeting for product businesses
If you sell a product, rising material costs and supply chain surprises can impact your bottom line. You can use a budget to protect your profits, price with confidence, and make a clear plan for future growth.
BUDGETING
Budgeting for service businesses
Creating a budget can help you manage the unique financial challenges of a service-based business. Learn how a budget makes it easier to track your income and costs, plan for future growth, and price your services.
BUDGETING
Your budget: A health check for your business
Find out how to use a budget to spot the early signs of change in your business, plan for different scenarios, and adapt with clarity and confidence.
BUDGETING
Budgets
Discover a step-by-step guide to help you create and manage a business budget with confidence.
Cash Flow
CASH FLOW
Taking control of your cash flow
Find out why cash flow is important, how to recognise when it needs attention, and learn practical ways to manage both cash coming in and going out of your business.
CASH FLOW
Using cash flow forecasts
Your cash flow forecast is like a money map that helps you see when cash comes in and goes out - so you know if you have enough money for bills and growth, and can fix problems early.
CASH FLOW
Cash flow timing
Learn how to manage your money flow better by negotiating payment times with suppliers, and how to use a simple plan (a forecast) to track when your money should come in and go out.
CASH FLOW
Flexible payment methods
Discover how to get paid faster by offering your customers more ways to pay, like using cards or apps.
CASH FLOW
Getting paid faster
Find out how sending bills right away, giving people a discount if they pay fast, and sending automatic reminders will help you get paid on time.
CASH FLOW
Spending to generate demand
Learn how to encourage new customers to buy from you by spending money on marketing, and offering great service.
CASH FLOW
Managing cash flow
Learn how to manage your cash flow, create simple financial forecasts, and establish habits to speed up customer payments and manage expenses.
Get fluent in financial terms
Don't let financial jargon hold you back. Jump into our game to decode key finance terms, so you can feel more confident in the decisions you make for your business.
Get free mentorship and grow.
Apply to connect with an accountant or bookkeeper to turn your new financial insights into real business wins.
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