Running a business shouldn't mean wrestling with software that half-works and reports you can't read. But when your systems aren't set up properly, everything takes longer — the admin piles up, the numbers stay murky, and you're never quite sure what's actually working. 

It doesn't have to be that way. 

Behind the Gate is a hands-on, one-day workshop where we take you behind the scenes of how we run our own businesses — and show you the systems and processes we use to run them effectively. You'll come in unsure of what you need, and leave knowing exactly which tools matter, with the key ones set up and ready to go. 

This isn't just for stables. It's built for every kind of business owner who wants to work smarter — including horse-based businesses like farriers, vets, retailers, chiropractors and saddlers. 

What We'll Cover 

We'll walk through the high-level areas that every business needs running well: 

- Financial reporting — clear numbers you can actually use 

- Staff management — how we organise, communicate and keep our teams moving Marketing — the systems behind getting your message out consistently Customer management (CRM) — keeping track of the people who matter to your business 

- Within each, we'll show you the tools we use and how they fit together — so you leave with a clear picture of what an efficient, well-run business actually looks like behind the scenes. 

Tailored to the Room 

Here's what makes this day different: we shape it around the people who turn up. 

Every business is at a different stage, with different needs — so rather than forcing everyone through the same checklist, we focus on what's most useful for the businesses in the room. A few examples of what that can look like: 

Get your Xero working for you: We'll show you how to set Xero up properly — the right business units in place — and build custom reports that actually tell you what you need to know, plus how to read them with confidence. (Useful for any business.)

See (and set up) our financial Dashboard: A live view of your numbers in one place. If it's something you'd like, we can help get you set up and onboarded on the day. 

The tools that run our team: A look behind the curtain at how we manage staff, communication and workflow day to day. 

Prism, done properly: For stable-based businesses, we'll go deeper on Prism and how to get the most out of it. 

The goal is simple: you tell us where you're stuck, and we make sure you leave with the right systems for your business — not a generic one. 

You'll Walk Away With 

A clear understanding of the systems and processes you actually need Key tools set up and ready to use — not sitting on a "later" list 

Confidence to manage your finances, team, marketing and customers efficiently The option to be onboarded to our financial Dashboard on the day 

A practical sense of what a well-run business looks like — and how to get there You won't walk away with "good ideas." You'll walk away with your systems sorted. 

Who It's For 

Any business owner — horse-based or not — who wants: 

Less admin chaos and more clarity 

The right systems, properly set up 

To understand their numbers, not just collect them 

Tools that actually make running the business easier 

No tech background needed — just a willingness to get things sorted. 

Details 

Date: Wednesday 17 September

Location: Cambridge

Investment: $800 + GST per person

Regional Business Funding may be available for those who qualify.

All workshop materials included
Lunch and refreshments provided

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Come in tangled. Leave sorted.