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Foundation Workshop Program

The Business
Foundations Every Owner
Needs to Know

Five practical 2-hour workshops covering the essential legal, financial, and tax knowledge that underpins every successful small business — delivered by experienced professionals, not consultants selling something.

5Workshops
2 hrsPer Workshop
FlexibleAttend All or Drop In
🎓Certificate on Completion
The Program

Five Workshops.
One Solid Foundation.

Attend all five for the full Foundation Program certificate, or drop in to specific workshops based on what you need most right now.

01
Industrial Relations
Fair Work, employment contracts, performance management & leave entitlements
  • Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, and compliance essentials
  • Employment contracts and record-keeping obligations
  • Managing employee performance and avoiding unfair dismissal
  • Leave entitlements, termination procedures, and resources
02
Financial Reports
Reading P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements and key ratios
  • Understanding P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
  • Key financial ratios and performance indicators
  • Using reports for data-driven business decisions
  • Digital tools: Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks
03
Startup Financials
True startup costs, pricing for profit, cash flow and your first-year roadmap
  • True startup costs and funding options
  • Pricing for profit: cost-plus, markup vs margin, break-even
  • Cash flow management and financial systems
  • First year financial roadmap and milestones
04
Cash Flow Management
13-week forecasting, accelerating inflows, crisis management and early warning systems
  • 13-week rolling cash flow forecasting
  • Accelerating cash inflows and controlling outflows
  • Crisis management and early warning systems
  • Tools, bank structures, and industry-specific strategies
05
Tax Obligations
GST, BAS, PAYG, income tax, deductions, record keeping and working with tax professionals
  • GST, BAS, and PAYG systems explained
  • Income tax obligations and allowable deductions
  • Record keeping requirements and compliance
  • Working with tax professionals and planning strategies
What's Included

Everything You Need to Walk Away Ready

Every workshop comes fully resourced — so you're not just attending, you're building a practical toolkit.

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Expert Facilitation
Delivered by experienced business professionals — practical insight from people who've been in business, not just studied it.
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Handout Materials
Comprehensive handouts including templates, checklists, and calculators you can use immediately in your business.
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Interactive Q&A
Real-world scenarios and open discussion — not a lecture. Bring your questions and get answers that apply to your situation.
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Action Planning Tools
Walk away with a concrete action plan — not just ideas, but specific next steps you can implement the same week.
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Resource Directories
Curated directories of government support services, tools, and professional resources relevant to your business stage.
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Foundation Certificate
Complete all five workshops and receive your Oz Biz Network Foundation Program certificate of completion.
What to Expect

Practical. Relevant. No Fluff.

These workshops are built for busy business owners — every minute is spent on content that directly applies to running your business.

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Small Groups
Sessions are kept small so every participant gets real airtime — ask questions, share your situation, and get answers that actually apply to you.
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Immediately Applicable
Every workshop is structured around what you can do this week — not concepts for later, but action you can take now.
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Peer Connection
Meet other small business owners navigating similar challenges. The conversations in the room are often just as valuable as the content.
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Drop In or Commit
Attend all five for the full Foundation certificate, or select individual workshops that address your most pressing needs right now.
Expression of Interest

Register Your Interest

Tell us about your business and which workshops interest you most. We'll follow up with available dates and locations.

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