In this introductory lesson, Jodi Porteous and Vanessa Fiducia share their personal business journeys and the experiences that led them to create Future Focus Business.

You'll hear how both women transformed from working tirelessly in their businesses to building systems, creating freedom, and helping business owners develop greater confidence with their finances. They discuss why money conversations are often avoided, why that needs to change, and how understanding your numbers can help you create a sustainable, profitable business.

Most importantly, they introduce the philosophy behind "Profit Builds Legacy" and explain how profitability can create opportunities, freedom, security, and a lasting impact for future generations.

By the end of this lesson, you'll understand:

Why this programme was created
The journeys of Jodi and Vanessa
The importance of openly discussing money and business finances
What "Profit Builds Legacy" means
How this community can support your business growth journey

Before you can grow a successful and sustainable business, you need a clear roadmap.

In this lesson, Jodi Porteous and Vanessa Fiducia introduce the Future Focused Business Pyramid and explain how each layer builds upon the next to create stronger foundations, greater profitability, and a business that supports your long-term vision.

You'll gain an overview of the key stages within the program, including Awareness, Sales, Profit, Team, Structure, and Legacy, and learn why Awareness is the essential starting point for every business owner.

By the end of this lesson, you'll understand how the Future Focused Business framework is designed to help you identify where your business is today, uncover your greatest opportunities for growth, and focus on the areas that will have the biggest impact on your future success.

This workbook has two parts. First, you'll dig beneath the surface to find your WHY — the real reason this business exists, beyond making money. Then you'll use that WHY to define your Legacy — what you want to be true about this business, and about your life, once the profit has been building for years.

Please download the attached workbook before starting, as you will need it to follow along with the lesson. Once downloaded, mark this lesson as completed so you can progress to the next section.

Write freely. There are no perfect answers here, only honest ones. Come back to this workbook as your business grows — your WHY tends to stay constant, but how you describe your Legacy often sharpens with time.

By the end of this lesson, you will understand how defining your business purpose, goals, and vision can make profitability more meaningful and intentional. You'll identify why profit matters to you, what you want your business to achieve in the future, and how aligning your financial goals with your long-term aspirations can help you make more purposeful business decisions.

Define the life you want first, calculate what it costs, then use Profit First principles to build a business that consistently generates the profit needed to fund that lifestyle.

This workbook helps you shift your business from top-line revenue thinking to a profit-first mindset. You will map out your current cash movement, calculate your foundational allocation percentages, and set up the framework to take your profit before paying operating expenses.

Please download the attached workbook before starting, as you will need it to follow along with the lesson. Once downloaded, mark this lesson as completed so you can progress to the next section.

Work through the numbers honestly. There are no perfect starting figures, only clear baseline measurements to help you build a permanently profitable business.

Transform your business from a cash-hungry operation into a permanently profitable engine. In this comprehensive lesson, we break down the core mechanics of Profit First—from behavioral money management and core bank account setups to managing allocation rhythms, navigating cash tightness, and implementing the exact framework needed to ensure your business predictably funds your long-term legacy.

Using your Profit and Loss and Balance sheet, you will be able to work out where you need to find the numbers you need to calculate your profit first percentages.

Determine your Real Revenue, use the Instant Assessment to understand your current financial allocations, and then gradually move toward the Profit First target percentages to build a healthier, more profitable business.

This lesson introduces the Profit First bank account system, where all income is deposited into an Income Account and then regularly allocated into separate accounts for Profit, Operating Expenses, Tax, and Owner's Pay. Businesses with stock, materials, or subcontractor costs should also maintain a dedicated account for those expenses. By allocating money based on set percentages each week or fortnight, business owners gain better control over cash flow, ensure profit is prioritised, stay prepared for tax obligations, and guarantee they pay themselves consistently.

Complete the Know Your Numbers Workbook to assess your current financial position and build a stronger understanding of the key metrics that drive your business. This workbook will help you gather the information needed for the lessons ahead and establish a baseline for measuring future growth.

Learn how to confidently read and interpret the key financial reports every business owner should understand. This lesson breaks down your Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow information into simple, practical insights so you can make informed business decisions with confidence.

Discover the essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that provide visibility into the health of your business. In this lesson, you'll learn how to calculate, track, and understand the most important financial metrics that influence profitability, cash flow, and business performance.

Build on the foundations from Part 1 by calculating additional KPIs and learning how to use them to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks within your business. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a practical KPI dashboard to support better decision-making and long-term growth.

Complete the Cash Flow Forecasting Workbook to map out your expected income, expenses, and cash position over the coming months. This exercise will help you move from reactive decision-making to proactive planning by giving you greater visibility over your business's future financial position.

Long-term cash flow forecasting is vital in accounting for several reasons. It helps anticipate future financial needs, identify potential cash shortages, plan for investments, and assess the impact of strategic decisions on liquidity. It also aids in securing financing, managing working capital, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of the business over time.

Complete the Behavioural Awareness Workbook to explore the habits, mindsets, and routines that influence your financial decision-making. This workbook will help you identify behaviours that support financial success, uncover areas for improvement, and create a consistent rhythm for managing your business finances.

This lesson focuses on behavioural awareness, the final component of the Awareness Tier, and highlights the importance of consistency in making Profit First successful. You'll learn how to establish regular money management routines, develop healthy financial habits, and build awareness around how you react to and make decisions based on your bank balances. A key principle of Profit First is the "no stealing" rule. Avoid moving money between accounts to cover shortfalls. If an account consistently runs out of funds, it may indicate that your allocation percentages or account structure need adjusting. The lesson also reinforces the idea that every bank account should have a clear purpose, and if needed, additional accounts can be created to better support your business needs. Ultimately, success with Profit First comes from maintaining consistent allocation rhythms, trusting the system, and allowing your financial habits to become second nature over time.

You've successfully completed the Awareness Foundation, one of the most important stages of building a financially healthy and sustainable business.

By completing this module, you've gained greater clarity over your finances, implemented tools to improve cash flow visibility, and built the confidence to make more informed business decisions. These aren't just business skills. They're lifelong skills that can support better financial outcomes both in business and in your personal life.

In this final lesson, Jodi and Vanessa celebrate your progress, share their key takeaways, and help you prepare for the next stage of your business growth journey. You'll also learn why ongoing consistency, regular reviews, and maintaining financial clarity are essential for long-term success.