Seven modules covering the key stages of starting a business
From evaluating your business idea to understanding the financial and operational requirements of getting started.
- 01
Do You Want This? Vision, Skill & Feasibility
Assess your business idea, the skills and resources you’ll need, and whether the opportunity is commercially viable.
- 02
Brand, Structure & Digital Presence
Explore business structures, registration requirements, branding and the foundations of your online presence.
- 03
Compliance, Insurance & Licences
Identify the licences, insurance, regulatory obligations and record-keeping requirements relevant to your business.
- 04
Employment & HR
Explore the responsibilities, legal obligations and financial commitments involved in hiring and managing employees.
- 05
Supply Chain
Learn how to evaluate suppliers, manage purchasing and establish reliable supply arrangements that support your business operations.
- 06
Premises & Physical Setup
Evaluate premises and operating locations, including suitability, regulatory requirements, setup costs and ongoing commitments.
- 07
The Budget: Capital, Running Costs, Pricing & Funding
Develop a financial plan covering startup capital, operating expenses, pricing, cash flow and funding requirements.
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Why Founders CFO
Practical guidance for the decisions ahead
Written for businesses in Australia
Registrations, tax, employment, insurance and compliance are explained as they apply in Australia, with links to the official sources for the detail.
Practical tools and examples
Worked examples, checklists and tools turn each topic into something that can be applied to your own business as it develops.
Experience from running a business
The guidance reflects the decisions involved in building and managing a business, with the commercial reasoning explained alongside the steps.
A resource you can return to
Work through the course as plans take shape, then come back to individual topics whenever a decision arises. The material is reviewed and updated as requirements change.
