Built on Real Business Experience

We started carithonex in 2019 after watching too many promising businesses struggle with budget planning. Our approach comes from hands-on experience helping Australian companies navigate financial challenges and build sustainable growth strategies.

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Why We Do This Work

The idea for carithonex came from a conversation with a Port Macquarie café owner in 2018. She had great products and loyal customers, but her cash flow was unpredictable. Sound familiar? We spent months working together, and by the end of 2019, she had a clear budget system that actually worked.

That experience taught us something important. Most business owners understand their market better than anyone, but budget planning often feels like speaking a foreign language. The tools are complicated, the advice is generic, and nobody explains how it all connects to your actual daily operations.

"We believe every business deserves financial clarity that makes sense for their specific situation, not one-size-fits-all solutions that look good on paper but fail in practice."

Since then, we've worked with over 200 Australian businesses. Each project teaches us something new about practical budget management. We've learned that sustainable financial planning isn't about perfect forecasts – it's about building systems that help you make better decisions when circumstances change.

Our team combines formal finance backgrounds with real-world business experience. We understand quarterly tax obligations, seasonal cash flow challenges, and the unique pressures of running a business in Australia's current economic environment.

Our Approach to Business Finance

Practical Over Perfect

We design budget systems that work with your existing processes, not against them. Every recommendation considers your team's capacity and your industry's realities. Beautiful spreadsheets don't help if nobody uses them.

Clear Communication

Financial planning shouldn't require a finance degree to understand. We explain everything in straightforward terms and show you exactly how each decision impacts your business. No jargon, no assumptions about what you already know.

Long-term Relationships

One-off consulting rarely creates lasting change. We work with businesses over time, adjusting strategies as you grow and as market conditions shift. Your success is measured in years, not quarters.

Sarah Kellerman, Senior Financial Strategist at carithonex
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Meet Our Team

Our core team includes eight professionals with backgrounds in corporate finance, small business accounting, and strategic consulting. What brings us together is a shared belief that good financial planning should be accessible to every business owner.

Sarah Kellerman, our Senior Financial Strategist, spent seven years at Westpac before joining carithonex in 2021. She specializes in cash flow analysis for retail and hospitality businesses. Marcus Chen handles our manufacturing and trade clients, drawing from his experience at BHP and various consulting roles.

We also work with specialists in tax planning, business law, and industry-specific challenges. This network means we can address complex situations without referring you elsewhere for basic questions.

  • Cash flow forecasting and management
  • Budget planning for seasonal businesses
  • Financial systems implementation
  • Strategic planning and growth modeling
  • Tax-efficient business structuring

Most of our team members have run their own businesses at some point. We understand the pressure of making payroll, the stress of unexpected expenses, and the challenge of balancing growth investments with operational stability.

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Ready to Talk About Your Budget?

Every business situation is different. We start with a conversation about your specific challenges and goals. No sales pressure, no generic presentations – just honest discussion about whether we're the right fit for your needs.

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