Building Connections Through Financial Events

We've learned that meaningful conversations happen outside boardrooms. Our events bring business leaders together to discuss what actually matters—cash flow challenges, communication breakdowns, and the practical side of financial management that textbooks skip.

Business professionals engaged in strategic discussion during quarterly finance meetup
March 14, 2025

Quarterly Finance Meetup

Last quarter, we hosted eighteen business owners who shared their struggles with vendor communication. The discussion went beyond theory—people talked about real email chains that went wrong and contracts that needed clarification. Someone brought their actual supplier agreement to review.

Durban Business Hub, 45 Anton Lembede Street
Workshop participants learning practical approaches to financial communication strategies
April 22, 2025

Communication Workshop Series

These monthly sessions focus on the conversations most business owners find awkward. How do you tell a long-term client their payment terms need updating? When should you push back on unrealistic financial requests? We work through scenarios that participants bring from their own experiences.

Morningside Business Centre, Meeting Room 3
Networking session where business owners discuss financial management challenges
May 18, 2025

Regional Business Roundtable

This gathering brings together companies from different sectors to discuss financial communication across industries. A construction firm might share insights that help a retail business, and vice versa. The cross-pollination of ideas tends to spark useful conversations that continue long after the event ends.

Gateway Conference Centre, Umhlanga

What's Coming Up

We plan events based on what participants tell us they need. Sometimes that means diving deep into specific financial topics, other times it's creating space for open discussion about communication challenges that don't fit neat categories.

June 2025 — Cash Flow Communication Forum

Many businesses struggle not with cash flow itself, but with talking about it effectively with stakeholders. This session explores how to frame financial realities in ways that maintain relationships while addressing real constraints. We'll look at actual conversation templates and discuss when standard approaches don't work.

August 2025 — Vendor Relationship Workshop

The businesses we work with often mention that supplier relationships get complicated when financial discussions become necessary. This workshop tackles those conversations—from negotiating payment terms to addressing service issues that have financial implications. Real scenarios welcome.

October 2025 — Year-End Planning Session

As the financial year winds down, communication with stakeholders intensifies. This gathering helps business owners prepare for those conversations—whether with partners, investors, or key clients. We focus on clarity and honesty rather than polished presentations that obscure reality.

December 2025 — Business Owner Social

Not every event needs an agenda. This casual gathering lets business owners connect without formal structure. Some of the most valuable insights emerge when people aren't trying to solve specific problems—just sharing what they've learned from another year in business.

People You'll Meet

Our events feature business professionals who've navigated the challenges you're facing. They don't have all the answers, but they've learned things worth sharing—often through mistakes they're willing to discuss openly.

Liselotte Bjørnstad, financial communications specialist

Liselotte Bjørnstad

Financial Communications Specialist

Liselotte spent twelve years handling stakeholder communications for mid-sized businesses. She's particularly good at translating complex financial situations into language that doesn't require an accounting degree to understand.

Tamsin Viljoen, business relationship consultant

Tamsin Viljoen

Business Relationship Consultant

After managing vendor relationships for various companies across KwaZulu-Natal, Tamsin now helps businesses improve how they communicate about financial matters with suppliers and partners. She focuses on practical approaches that work in real business environments.

Rhiannon Koekemoer, strategic planning advisor

Rhiannon Koekemoer

Strategic Planning Advisor

Rhiannon works with business owners to develop communication strategies around financial planning and reporting. She's known for cutting through jargon and helping people say what they actually mean—which turns out to be harder than it sounds.