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.
- 01Do You Want This? Vision, Skill & Feasibility
- 02Brand, Structure & Digital Presence
- 03Compliance, Insurance & Licences
- 04Employment & HR
- 05Supply Chain
- 06Premises & Physical Setup
- 07The Budget: Capital, Running Costs, Pricing & Funding
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.
Questions about the waiting list
When does Founders CFO launch?
Founders CFO launches in November 2026. Everyone on the waiting list receives an email when the course becomes available.
What does the waiting list receive?
A special launch offer by email when the course becomes available, launch updates beforehand, and the Insights newsletter with new articles and resources for people starting and running a small business.
Does it cost anything to join?
Joining the waiting list is free and involves no payment.
Can I leave the list at any time?
Yes. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.