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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of business courses do you offer?

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  Our business courses cover a range of topics including entrepreneurship fundamentals, startup growth strategies, financial management, marketing, branding, and specialized skills like podcasting and social media marketing. We offer workshops on specific challenges such as turning passion into a profitable business, navigating startup critical years, scaling from $0 to $20M, and managing cash flow and forecasting. Courses are available in both in-person and online formats.

• Who teaches these business courses?

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  Our instructors include recognized entrepreneurs and industry experts. Examples include David Fastuca (Co-Founder at Ambisie & Recommendr App), Sheryl Thai (Founder of Cupcake Central), Rhys Hayes (Founder of IE, Australia's largest independent digital agency), Ben Nash (Financial Adviser at Pivot Wealth), and Mary Karolyi (Expert in Residence for the Scaling Up Sensibly program). Instructors bring direct business experience and practical knowledge from their own ventures.

• How long do business workshops typically run?

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  Workshop duration varies by topic. Most workshops run between 60 minutes to 2 hours. For example, our 'Using Xero Effectively' and 'Cashflow & Effective Forecasting' sessions are 60-minute small-group workshops, while 'A Workshop on Running Workshops' is 2 hours. Some specialized programs, like the painting mentor program, span multiple sessions over an extended period.

• What topics are covered in startup-focused courses?

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  Startup courses cover essential areas including forming an entrepreneurial mindset, business planning and execution, understanding tax structure and financial performance, legal matters, performance marketing and growth, branding and brand identity development, pricing strategy, venue selection, profit-splits, and troubleshooting common problems. We also address turning passion into a sustainable business model and navigating the critical first five years of operation.

• Do you offer one-on-one business consultation?

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  Yes. We offer a '1 on 1 Business and Marketing Health Check' via Zoom with our Head of Strategy, Jack Hammond. The initial 30-minute session covers tax structure, financial performance, legal matters, and performance marketing and growth. Following the assessment, customized finance, legal, and advisory packages are available starting from $300+, with optional marketing packages to boost performance and growth.

• What financial and bookkeeping courses are available?

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  We offer courses on financial literacy and management including 'Get Your Finances Sorted' (focusing on financial priorities for small business owners), 'Using Xero Effectively' (60-minute workshop on managing business finances with Xero), 'Cashflow & Effective Forecasting' (60-minute small-group workshop), 'Simple Financial Record Keeping for Creatives' (covering invoicing, expense tracking, ABN, and profit and loss reports), and 'Invest like a Pro' (teaching investment basics without property investment). These courses are designed to help business owners and freelancers develop financial competency.