Finance Essentials for Startups

The financial clarity your startup has been missing.

A practical, no-jargon course for Australian founders who want to understand their numbers, survive tax, and build a business that doesn't run out of cash.

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$297 AUDOne-time · lifetime access · inc. GST

Sound familiar?

Most founders are flying blind on finance.

You started a company to build something — not to become an accountant. But the numbers don't care.

"I don't really know if we're profitable or just cash-positive."

"My accountant gives me reports I don't understand."

"I had no idea payroll tax was a thing until we got a bill."

"We set up equity with a handshake. Now it's complicated."

"We missed R&D tax claims worth tens of thousands."

"We're growing but somehow always stressed about cash."

Stuart Reynolds

CEO, Fullstack Advisory

Your instructor

Built for founders, by someone who's seen it all.

Stuart Reynolds is the CEO of Fullstack Advisory — an accounting firm focused on high-growth Australian tech and innovation businesses.

Fullstack works with tech startups, SaaS companies, ecommerce businesses, and innovative founders — all navigating the same financial challenges you're facing.

This course is built from the real questions Stuart's clients ask, the mistakes he's seen founders make, and the frameworks that actually work in the Australian startup context.

Trusted by companies backed by top-tier VCs and accelerators including Blackbird and Startmate
Deep expertise in R&D Tax Incentive, ESOP structure & startup tax strategy
Involved with Startup Onramp — Australia's founder community
Professional team serving founders nationally across Australia

What's inside

Six modules. Everything a founder needs.

Finance foundations

Build the mental model. Understand what the numbers actually mean and how to read the core financial reports every startup produces.

Beginner friendly

~45 min · 5 lessons

Unit economics & growth metrics

Know your numbers before you pitch anyone. The metrics that determine whether your business model actually works.

SaaS & ecommerce

~40 min · 5 lessons

Cashflow forecasting

Build a 13-week cashflow model from scratch. The single most useful financial tool a founder can have.

Includes template

~50 min · 6 lessons

Tax, structure & compliance

The Australian tax landscape for startups. Stop getting caught off guard by bills you could have planned for.

Australia-specific

~45 min · 5 lessons

Raising capital & equity

From funding strategy to cap table hygiene. Get investor-ready and understand the equity decisions you can't undo.

Pre-seed to Series A

~40 min · 5 lessons

Finance operations & team

The systems, tools, and team decisions that keep your finance function running without you living in spreadsheets.

Ongoing reference

~35 min · 4 lessons

What's included

Everything you need to take action.

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30 video lessons

Practical, no-filler videos averaging 8–10 minutes each. Watch at your own pace, rewatch any time.

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12+ templates

Cashflow forecast, unit economics calculator, cap table starter, tax calendar — ready to use.

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Module worksheets

Guided exercises that apply each module to your specific business.

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YouTube Q&A

Ask questions in the private community. Best questions get answered publicly on YouTube.

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Lifetime access

Including all future updates. Tax rules change, new content gets added — you're covered.

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Clear next steps

Each module links to Fullstack Advisory if you want us to implement the work for you.

Enrolment

One price. Everything included.

No subscription. No upsells. Just the course, the templates, and lifetime access.

Full course access

^$297

AUD · includes GST · one-time payment

30 video lessons across 6 modules (~4.5 hrs)
12+ downloadable templates & worksheets
Private Finance Essentials YouTube Q&A
Lifetime access including future updates
Cashflow forecast template (Module 3)
Unit economics calculator (Module 2)
Cap table starter + ESOP primer (Module 5)
Australian tax calendar (Module 4)

Enrol now — $297 AUD

Questions? hello@fullstackadvisory.com.au

Common questions.

Do I need an accounting background?

Not at all. Module 1 starts from scratch. If you already know the basics, you can skip ahead.

Is this specific to Australia?

Yes, entirely. The tax content (R&D Tax Incentive, GST, BAS, payroll tax, ESOP) is Australian-specific. Financial fundamentals are universal but illustrated with Australian examples.

How long do I have access?

Lifetime access. Go at your own pace, come back when tax season rolls around, access any new content we add.

What's the YouTube Q&A community?

Participants post questions in the private community. Stuart selects the best and answers them publicly on the Fullstack YouTube channel — your question gets a thorough answer and helps other founders too.

Can I claim this as a tax deduction?

If this course maintains or improves skills directly related to your current business activity, it's likely deductible as a self-education expense. Check with your accountant — or finish the course and you'll know exactly how to assess it yourself.

What if I want Fullstack to do this work for me?

At the end of each module there's a path to booking a discovery call. Many clients start with the course then engage us for bookkeeping, tax, VCFO, or R&D Tax Incentive lodgement.