Digital Accelerator
Week 3
Financial Tools That Save Time
"I used to dread doing my accounts."
This is a sentiment we hear from many small business owners. Like a typical boutique retailer we'll call Lisa, many spend hours each week managing receipts and invoices. After implementing the systems we teach in Week 3, business owners usually find their daily accounting tasks take just 15 minutes.
This week is all about turning financial chaos into clarity using cloud accounting software. But don't worry – you won't need to become an accounting expert. We focus on the practical tools and processes that make financial management simple and stress-free.
We'll show you how to:
- Set up automated invoice chasing that gets you paid faster
- Create expense systems that take minutes, not hours
- Understand VAT without the headache
- Generate instant profit reports so you know exactly how your business is doing
You'll learn practical skills like:
- Setting up bank feeds that automatically match supplier payments
- Creating professional purchase orders and invoices with online payment options
- Managing delivery drivers' expenses without the paper chase
- Understanding profit margins across different product lines
We'll also tackle common financial headaches like:
- Late-paying customers (and proven strategies to get paid faster)
- Tax season stress (and how to make it manageable)
- Cash flow management (and how to predict and prevent problems)
- Payroll processing (and how to automate it)
Using our methods, most find they can:
- Reduce bookkeeping time by 75%
- Get paid 40% faster on average
- Cut down on receipt processing time by 90%
- Generate accurate profit reports in minutes
The best part? These systems grow with your business. Whether you're a sole trader or managing a team of 50, the foundations you'll learn in Week 3 will scale with you. No more financial surprises, no more weekend bookkeeping sessions, and no more tax-time panic.
For consultants and service-based businesses, we focus on:
- Tracking billable hours effortlessly
- Managing project-based billing
- Automating invoice creation and follow-up
- Understanding profitability by client and service
Ready to take control of your business finances? Join us for Week 3 and discover how simple it can be.
How to apply
FAQs
Applicants must be at least 19 years old and have a registered address in eligible regions.
The bootcamp is government funded so it’s completely free, with no hidden fees or charges.
Weekly "Platform Deep Dive": In-depth exploration of a featured technology platform
"Tech Integration" sessions: Focusing on connecting various platforms for streamlined operations
Peer learning opportunities: Small group discussions on platform experiences and best practices
Implementation time: Dedicated time each week to apply learnings directly to your business and document in Notion
Students need to commit to 2.5 days per week for 12 weeks and complete weekly projects. Proactive participation is essential to get the most out of the program.
Learners will be given opportunities to evidence skills learnt during the sessions. This can take the form of Zoom quizzes, questionnaires, self-marking quizzes, or peer and trainer assessments of practical work. Each session will contain at least one kind of activity to test their knowledge of the session.
Yes! You'll join a Circle community of students and alumni for ongoing networking and support. Plus, you'll have access to resources and templates to continue your growth.