Budget Decisions That Actually Make Sense

Most businesses guess where their money should go. We help you compare your spending against real industry data so you can spot what's working and what's draining resources.

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Where Your Money Actually Goes

  • 37%

    Average operational cost variance between similar-sized businesses in retail sectors across Queensland

  • 8 weeks

    Typical timeframe to identify significant budget inefficiencies when comparing against peer benchmarks

  • $24K

    Median annual savings identified through structured budget comparison in hospitality businesses

What You Get From Benchmarking

  • Real Context

    Your spending patterns compared to businesses of similar size, sector, and location rather than generic advice

  • Practical Insights

    Specific areas where your allocation differs from peers with explanations of potential impacts

  • Clear Priorities

    Focus areas ranked by potential impact so you address the most significant opportunities first

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Understanding Budget Patterns Takes Practice

Learning to interpret financial benchmarks isn't something you pick up overnight. Our program runs September through November 2025, giving you time to apply comparison techniques to your actual business data.

You'll work through real scenarios from Australian businesses, examining how budget allocation decisions play out across different contexts. And honestly, some of the most valuable insights come from seeing where things didn't go as planned.

12-week structured approach Weekly sessions combining benchmark analysis theory with practical application to your own financial data
Caelin Thorbergsen

Caelin Thorbergsen

Café Owner, Burleigh Heads

I was spending nearly 40% more on ingredients than similar cafés in the area. The benchmark comparison showed me exactly where the gap was, and after adjusting supplier contracts and portion planning, that difference dropped to about 12% within four months.

Siobhan Ó Riain

Siobhan Ó Riain

Retail Manager, Southport

The program helped me understand why our staffing costs seemed high. Turns out they were actually in line with peers, but our marketing spend was significantly below average. Shifting some budget there brought more consistent foot traffic without increasing overall expenses.

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Start Making Informed Budget Decisions

Our next benchmarking course begins September 2025. Applications open in June, with limited spots available for the initial cohort.

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