Course Overview

This essentials course equips startup founders with core financial management and business health knowledge, helping them avoid common pitfalls.

Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders, entrepreneurs, sole traders.

Prerequisites

• None.
• Suitable to all business owners or workers.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand startup financial essentials.
• Learn how to track key financial metrics.
• Recognise compliance obligations in Australia.
• Build financial resilience from day one.

Key Topics

• Introduction to financial literacy for founders.
• Startup budgeting and cash flow.
• ATO compliance and reporting basics.
• Avoiding common startup financial mistakes.
• Tools and resources for founders.

Material Inclusions

• Downloadable business diagnostic tools
• Case studies and scenarios
• Templates for financial and strategic planning
• Quick reference business checklists

Assessment & Certificate

• Online multiple choice quiz
• Short reflective questions