Make Sense of Your Numbers
Real financial data tells stories. We teach you how to read them, understand what they mean, and use that knowledge to make better business decisions.
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Why Most People Struggle With Financial Reports
I've seen it countless times. Business owners stare at their profit and loss statements like they're written in ancient Greek. The numbers are there, but what do they actually mean?
- Cash flow patterns that seem random but follow predictable cycles
- Expense ratios that reveal hidden inefficiencies in your operations
- Revenue trends that show seasonal opportunities most businesses miss
- Balance sheet relationships that indicate financial health risks
Financial literacy isn't about complex formulas. It's about recognising patterns, understanding context, and asking the right questions when something doesn't add up.
Three Core Areas We Focus On
Each area builds on the others. You can't interpret data properly without understanding how all three connect.
Reading Financial Statements
Move beyond basic numbers to understand what your financial reports actually tell you about business performance.
Spotting Trends & Patterns
Learn to identify meaningful changes in your data and distinguish real signals from random noise.
Making Data-Driven Decisions
Transform financial insights into practical actions that improve your business operations.
Fiona Hartwell
Senior Analyst
Learn From Practitioners
Our instructors work with real businesses every day. They've seen what works, what doesn't, and most importantly – they can explain why certain approaches succeed where others fail.
Classes start in September 2025 and run for 12 weeks. We keep groups small so everyone gets individual attention and can work through their specific challenges.
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Rebecca Chen
Data Specialist
How We Structure Learning
Theory matters, but application matters more. Every concept gets tested with real examples and practical exercises.
Start With Your Own Data
Bring your business financials to class. We work through interpreting your actual numbers, not textbook examples. This makes everything more relevant and helps you apply concepts immediately to your situation.
Weekly Problem-Solving
Each session includes time to work through specific challenges you're facing. Can't figure out why cash flow is inconsistent? Let's analyse it together and find the patterns.
Build Analysis Templates
By the end of the program, you'll have personalised templates and checklists for ongoing financial analysis. These tools adapt to your business type and help maintain consistent monitoring practices long after the course ends.
Next Program Details
- Duration: 12 weeks, one evening per week
- Start Date: September 15, 2025
- Class Size: Maximum 16 participants
- Location: Wollongong CBD training centre
- Materials: All resources and templates included
- Support: Email guidance between sessions
We also offer follow-up workshops in early 2026 for graduates who want to tackle more advanced analysis techniques.
Ready to Start?
Registration opens in June 2025. We recommend getting your expression of interest in early since our classes fill quickly.
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