Financial Webinars That Actually Make Sense
Running a creative business means dealing with money stuff that doesn't always fit the standard spreadsheet templates. We get that. Our sessions focus on the specific financial challenges creative businesses face every day.
Forget the corporate jargon and impossible-to-follow tax advice. These webinars tackle real questions from people managing studios, agencies, and creative ventures across Australia. We've run finance operations for creative businesses since 2019, and honestly, most of the confusion comes from trying to apply traditional business advice to non-traditional work.
Each session runs about 90 minutes. You'll get practical takeaways and time to ask questions that matter to your specific situation.
How We Structure Sessions
These aren't recorded presentations you watch passively. We build each webinar around interaction and real examples from creative businesses operating right now in 2025.
Case Study Approach
Every session starts with an actual business scenario. Sometimes it's a design studio managing project deposits, other times it's a photographer figuring out equipment depreciation. We walk through the problem together before diving into solutions.
Live Document Work
We build spreadsheets and templates during the session. You see exactly how to set things up, make adjustments, and spot potential issues. No polished examples that don't translate to messy real-world data.
Group Problem Solving
Other attendees bring different perspectives. A filmmaker might solve an invoicing issue differently than a graphic designer, and those conversations often reveal options you hadn't considered.
Why This Works Better
Traditional financial education assumes everyone operates the same way. But creative businesses have irregular income, project-based workflows, and expenses that don't fit neat categories. Our methodology acknowledges that complexity instead of pretending standard advice covers everything. You learn frameworks that adapt to your specific business model rather than trying to force your work into someone else's system.
What Participants Actually Learn
These sessions focus on capabilities you can use immediately. Not theory you might apply someday, but practical skills for managing your business finances this month.
Past attendees typically see improvements in how they track project profitability, manage cash flow during slow periods, and prepare for tax obligations without last-minute panic.
Project Cost Tracking
Most creative businesses underestimate project costs because they don't track time properly or forget about smaller expenses. You'll set up systems that capture real costs without creating annoying administrative work.
Cash Flow Planning
Income irregularity is normal for creative work. We cover how to smooth out the ups and downs, when to save during good months, and strategies for covering expenses when projects get delayed.
Tax Preparation Systems
Instead of scrambling in June, you'll learn to track deductible expenses throughout the year. We also cover common mistakes creative businesses make with equipment purchases and home office deductions.
Pricing Confidence
When you understand your actual costs and financial needs, pricing decisions become clearer. We work through pricing frameworks that account for your time, overhead, and profit margins.
Upcoming Sessions for 2025
We run sessions quarterly, timed to match business cycles and tax deadlines. Spring sessions typically cover tax prep, while autumn focuses on planning for the next financial year.
Each webinar has limited spots so there's enough time for questions and individual attention.
September 2025: Project Profitability Analysis
Scheduled for September 18th, this session tackles one of the biggest challenges for creative businesses - figuring out if projects are actually profitable.
We'll cover:
- Setting up tracking systems that don't create extra admin work
- Identifying hidden costs that eat into project margins
- Using profitability data to guide business decisions
- Spotting patterns that indicate pricing problems
November 2025: Cash Flow Management
This November 20th session focuses on managing money through irregular income cycles without stress.
Topics include:
- Building financial buffers during high-income periods
- Planning for predictable slow seasons
- Handling late client payments professionally
- Creating realistic monthly budgets for variable income
February 2026: Year-End Tax Planning
Set for February 12th, this session helps you organize finances before the end of the financial year.
We'll discuss:
- Common deductions creative businesses overlook
- Equipment purchase timing and depreciation strategies
- Home office deduction calculations that withstand scrutiny
- Organizing records your accountant will appreciate
April 2026: Pricing Strategy Workshop
Happening April 16th, this workshop addresses pricing with confidence based on real financial data.
Content covers:
- Calculating your actual hourly cost including overhead
- Building profit margins into project quotes
- Adjusting prices when costs change
- Communicating value without awkward conversations
Who Leads These Sessions
Our facilitators have worked directly with creative businesses for years. They understand the specific financial challenges because they've helped navigate them firsthand.
Callum Bridger
Financial Systems Consultant
Callum spent eight years working with design studios and advertising agencies before focusing on financial operations. He's particularly good at translating accounting concepts into language that makes sense if you're not a numbers person. His background includes helping over forty creative businesses set up financial tracking systems that actually work.
Freya Lindström
Business Finance Specialist
Freya runs financial planning for creative businesses across Australia. She previously managed operations for a large photography collective and understands the specific challenges of project-based income. Her sessions focus on practical cash flow management and tax planning strategies that reduce stress without requiring expensive software.