Making Sense of Your Business Numbers
Most businesses collect data but struggle to understand what it actually means. We teach practical approaches to profitability analysis that help you see where money comes from and where it disappears.
Our autumn 2025 courses start in March and run through May. You'll work with real financial scenarios and build skills that translate directly to your business decisions.
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Understanding Where Profit Actually Comes From
Revenue tells you what came in. But profitability analysis reveals which products, services, or customer segments actually contribute to your bottom line. And which ones quietly drain resources.
During our courses, we walk through margin calculations, cost allocation methods, and customer lifetime value assessments. Not in theory — with actual business cases that mirror what you face daily.
You'll learn to spot warning signs early. Like when sales increase but cash flow doesn't. Or when discounting erodes margins faster than volume can compensate.
Cost Structure Analysis
We break down fixed versus variable costs in ways that make operational decisions clearer. You'll see how changing your cost structure impacts break-even points and scalability.
Pricing Strategy Development
Pricing affects everything from customer perception to cash flow timing. Learn how to set prices based on value delivered rather than just covering costs plus margin.
Product Mix Optimization
Not all products deserve equal attention. We show you how to identify which offerings drive profit and which just keep you busy without meaningful return.
Cash Flow Forecasting
Profit on paper means nothing if cash isn't available when bills arrive. Build forecasting models that account for payment terms, seasonal patterns, and growth investments.
Learn From People Who've Been There
Our instructors aren't just academics. They've managed P&Ls, turned around struggling divisions, and built profitable businesses from scratch. They bring that experience into every session.
Graham Whitfield
Financial Analysis SpecialistGraham spent fifteen years as CFO for mid-sized manufacturers before transitioning to education. He's particularly good at explaining complex financial concepts using everyday business examples that just make sense.
Colin Mackenzie
Profitability ConsultantColin runs a consultancy helping Australian businesses improve their profit margins. He teaches our advanced courses and brings current client scenarios into discussions (with details changed for confidentiality, naturally).
How We Actually Teach This Stuff
Forget sitting through endless PowerPoint presentations. Our courses center around working sessions where you analyze real financial data, identify problems, and develop solutions.
Each module includes case studies from Australian businesses across different sectors. You'll see how profitability challenges manifest differently in retail versus professional services versus manufacturing.
Small cohorts mean you get direct feedback on your work. When you build a financial model or create a pricing strategy, instructors review your approach and suggest improvements based on what works in practice.
By the end, you'll have templates and frameworks you can immediately apply. Not generic ones from textbooks, but tools we've refined through years of consulting engagements.
Our Next Intake
Autumn 2025 courses begin March 17th and run for ten weeks. Classes meet Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at our North Geelong location. Limited to twelve participants per cohort.
