ACL 509639 | AFCA Member 54506 | Chartered Accountant + Business Finance Consultant

Strategic Financial Advisory for Australian SMEs

We are your Strategic Co-Pilot. Most businesses fly blind with old reports and fragmented advice. We give you a single, clear dashboard showing where you are, where you need to go, and the fastest, safest way to get there.

Dual expertise: Chartered Accountant analysis meets Business Finance Consultant insight. See your business the way lenders see it.

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The Challenge Australian SMEs Face

Strong operations. Unclear direction. Fragmented advice that doesn't connect.

Fragmented Advisory

Your accountant reviews history. Your broker finds funding. Your consultant suggests strategy. But nobody connects financial health to capital access to strategic execution.

The Gap

You're left translating between advisors, unsure if you're fixing the right problems or just the urgent ones. Growth stalls despite strong operations.

Integrated Solution

One framework. One score. One 90-Day Action Plan that's both financially sound and lender-ready. Chartered Accountant analysis meets Business Finance Consultant insight.

Why Traditional Advisory Falls Short

Research from APRA, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and industry studies reveals a systemic gap in how Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs) access strategic financial guidance and capital.

23-37%
SME loan applications rejected annually
53 days
Average cash conversion cycle for Australian SMEs
82%
Of SME owners work 40+ hours weekly on operations vs. strategy
3-5x
Rejection cycles before securing appropriate capital

Sources: Reserve Bank of Australia SME Financing Studies, APRA Prudential Standards Analysis, Australian Bureau of Statistics Business Indicators

Integrated Financial Intelligence

We don't give you more reports. We give you clarity, direction, and actionable intelligence—backed by both Chartered Accountant rigor and Business Finance Consultant market insight.

Diagnostic Precision

Our proprietary ISAM framework evaluates your business across four dimensions that determine both financial health and capital access. You receive an objective score revealing your primary constraint—not generic advice.

Lender-Ready Positioning

We see your business through the same lens lenders use: APRA prudential standards, debt serviceability models, and capital structure optimization. Your strategy aligns with how capital is actually deployed.

Implementation Focus

Every assessment delivers a 90-Day Action Plan with specific recommendations, expected outcomes, and implementation pathways. Not theoretical strategy—actionable steps you can execute immediately.

Infin8 Strategic Alignment Model

A comprehensive diagnostic methodology that evaluates your business through four critical dimensions

Think of ISAM as a comprehensive health check designed to show you what lenders see—and what your business needs to grow with confidence.

We evaluate four critical dimensions. Your lowest score reveals your primary constraint. That's where we focus your 90-day plan.

Financial Health & Capital Clarity

Can you fund operations and demonstrate profit quality?

Forensic analysis of working capital, cash flow patterns, profit quality, and capital structure. We identify whether your financial position supports growth and how lenders evaluate your serviceability.

  • Working capital optimization
  • Cash flow forecasting and management
  • Profit quality assessment
  • Debt serviceability modeling

Digital Maturity & Strategic Alignment

Are your systems enabling growth or creating bottlenecks?

Evaluation of operational efficiency, technology integration, and process maturity. We assess whether your infrastructure can scale and whether digital systems support strategic objectives.

  • Operational efficiency analysis
  • Technology stack evaluation
  • Process automation opportunities
  • Strategic alignment assessment

Implementation Readiness & Execution

Can you access capital when growth opportunities arise?

Assessment of your capital structure, lender relationships, and ability to secure funding. We determine whether your business is positioned to access growth capital efficiently.

  • Capital structure optimization
  • Lender relationship quality
  • Credit presentation readiness
  • Alternative capital access routes

Value Creation & Strategic Positioning

Do you have documented strategy lenders can underwrite?

Analysis of strategic clarity, market positioning, and value creation pathways. We evaluate whether your growth strategy is documented, defensible, and fundable.

  • Strategic plan documentation
  • Market positioning analysis
  • Competitive advantage assessment
  • Value creation pathway identification

Why Dual Credentials Matter

Most advisors see your business through one lens. We see it through two.

Chartered Accountant Lens

Forensic financial analysis. Working capital optimization. Profit quality assessment. Cash flow modeling. Tax structure efficiency.

Outcome: You know exactly where you stand financially.

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Business Finance Consultant Lens

Lender requirements. APRA prudential standards. Capital structure optimization. Debt serviceability modeling. Credit presentation strategy.

Outcome: You know how to position for capital access.

Integrated Advisory

Not just diagnosis. Not just funding. A 90-Day Action Plan that's both financially sound and lender-ready—because we hold both credentials.

Proprietary Intelligence Engine

Our Strategic Intelligence Engine performs three critical functions:

Diagnostic Speed

Compares your data against industry benchmarks and APRA lending standards in minutes, not weeks. Identifies your primary constraint immediately.

Precision Prescription

Generates hyper-specific recommendations based on your exact business profile, industry, and capital structure. Every suggestion is tailored to your situation.

Compliance Assurance

Cross-references every recommendation against ASIC and APRA regulatory requirements. Ensures advice is both strategic and compliant.

Human Accountability: Every output is reviewed and validated by our Chartered Accountant and ACL holder before delivery. You receive CFO-level intelligence with professional accountability.

Dual Expertise. Single Accountability.

We hold the qualifications that matter for strategic financial advisory and capital access

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Financial Analysis & Strategic CFO Advisory

Chartered Accountant qualification provides the foundation for forensic financial analysis, working capital optimization, and strategic financial planning that drives sustainable growth.

  • Comprehensive financial health diagnostics
  • Working capital and cash flow optimization
  • Strategic financial planning and forecasting
  • Tax-efficient capital structure design
  • Management reporting and KPI frameworks
ACL 509639

Business Finance Consultant & Capital Advisory

Australian Credit Licence enables direct capital advisory, lender relationship management, and strategic positioning for business financing across debt and alternative capital structures.

  • Capital structure optimization and debt advisory
  • Lender relationship strategy and positioning
  • APRA prudential standard alignment
  • Credit presentation and application optimization
  • Alternative capital access pathway identification

From Assessment to Action

A structured pathway from initial diagnostic to implemented strategy

1

Complete Assessment

15-minute online ISAM assessment captures your business profile, financial position, and strategic objectives.

2

Receive Analysis

Our Strategic Intelligence Engine generates your ISAM scores and identifies your primary constraint within 48 hours.

3

Review Plan

Your 90-Day Action Plan includes specific recommendations, expected outcomes, and implementation priorities validated by our CA/ACL holder.

4

Execute Strategy

Choose self-implementation (Essential) or guided execution (Premium) with quarterly progress reviews and strategic adjustments.

Choose Your Level of Engagement

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Value aligned with traditional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) advisory standards.

Complimentary

Strategic Health Check

$0

Understand your current position with an objective ISAM assessment and high-level recommendations.

  • Complete ISAM framework assessment
  • Your four dimension scores
  • Primary constraint identification
  • Top 3 strategic recommendations
  • Same-day delivery
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Maximum Value

Premium Partnership

$2,497

Guided implementation with direct CA/ACL holder access, phone support, and quarterly strategic reviews.

  • Everything in Essential Advisory
  • Direct phone access to CA/ACL holder
  • Implementation guidance and support
  • Lender-ready documentation package
  • Custom industry benchmarking report
  • Priority email and phone support
  • Quarterly strategic progress review
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Value Context: Full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) salary: $200,000-$350,000+ annually. Virtual CFO services: $1,500-$10,000+ monthly ($18,000-$120,000+ annually). ISAM provides strategic intelligence from complimentary assessment to $2,497.

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Evidence-Based Perspectives

Research-backed analysis on financial strategy and business transformation for Australian small and medium businesses (SMEs)

Strategic frameworks
Regulatory Framework

Understanding APRA Lending Standards

What Prudential Standards mean for your business and how lenders actually evaluate small and medium business (SME) applications under regulatory requirements.

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Strategic alignment
Strategic Planning

The True Cost of Strategic Drift

Research on how lack of strategic alignment impacts SME performance, with frameworks for achieving capital clarity and business coherence.

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Capital structure
Capital Management

Capital Structure Optimization for Growth

Evidence-based approaches to balancing debt and equity, optimizing cost of capital, and positioning for sustainable expansion.

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Practical Business Insights

Real-world perspectives on running and growing your business

Business growth
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5 Signs You Need a Financial Health Check

How do you know when it's time to get serious about your business financials? Here are the warning signs most business owners miss.

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Cash flow
November 2025

Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail

You can be profitable on paper and still run out of cash. Here's what every business owner needs to understand about cash flow versus profit.

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Lender perspective
November 2025

What Lenders Actually Look For (And Why)

Forget what you think you know about getting approved. Here's the real checklist lenders use when evaluating your application.

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Australian Credit Licence 509639 | AFCA Member 54506