Building Financial Confidence Since 2018

We started orythaventino because too many business owners were making crucial financial decisions without really understanding the numbers. What began as weekend workshops has grown into Australia's most trusted resource for business finance education.

2,400+ Business Owners Educated

85% Report Better Decision Making

7 Years of Experience

From Confusion to Clarity

I remember sitting in my first business meeting in 2017, completely lost when the accountant started talking about cash flow projections and working capital. Everyone nodded along, but I could see the same blank stares I was trying to hide.

That experience sparked something. Business finance doesn't have to be intimidating or overly complex. The fundamentals are actually quite logical once someone explains them in plain English.

By 2018, we launched our first course with twelve brave business owners willing to admit they wanted to understand their numbers better. Those twelve became our biggest advocates, and word spread quickly through the business community.

Today, we've helped over 2,400 Australian business owners move from financial confusion to genuine understanding. The transformation is remarkable when people finally grasp how money flows through their business.

Business professionals reviewing financial documents and charts in a collaborative learning environment

What Drives Our Teaching

Real-World Focus

We use actual business scenarios from our students' experiences. No theoretical examples that don't relate to your daily challenges. Every lesson connects directly to decisions you'll make next week.

Practical Application

You'll leave each session with tools you can implement immediately. Our students often say they wish they'd learned these fundamentals years earlier because the insights are so actionable.

Supportive Environment

Financial education works best when you can ask questions freely. Our groups are small, welcoming, and filled with business owners facing similar challenges. Nobody judges your starting point.

Meet Your Instructors

Marcus Thornfield

Lead Finance Instructor

Spent fifteen years as a business advisor before realizing most owners needed education, not just advice. Marcus breaks down complex financial concepts using examples from his consulting work with over 300 Australian businesses.

David Kowalczyk

Business Finance Specialist

David started three businesses before he truly understood cash flow management. Now he teaches the financial fundamentals he wishes he'd known from day one, helping others avoid costly mistakes through better planning.

Our Teaching Philosophy

Business finance education should build confidence, not create more anxiety. We focus on the fundamentals that matter most for daily decision-making, presented in a way that makes sense for busy business owners.

Our approach combines structured learning with practical exercises. You'll work through real financial scenarios, learn to read your own statements with confidence, and develop systems for ongoing financial management.

Small Class Sizes

Maximum twelve participants ensures everyone gets individual attention and can ask questions comfortably.

Flexible Scheduling

Evening and weekend sessions designed around business owners' schedules, with makeup sessions available.

Ongoing Support

Monthly check-in sessions and email support help you implement what you've learned in your business.

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