We Started With One Question
How do people actually negotiate budgets without the drama? That curiosity in 2018 turned into tolqerisova—a straightforward approach for Australians who'd rather talk numbers than play corporate games.
Foundation in Bella Vista
Started with three people in a shared workspace. We noticed businesses struggled with budget talks—not because they lacked skills, but because the process felt unnecessarily complicated.
The Remote Pivot
COVID changed everything. We adapted fast—virtual budget workshops became our thing. Turned out, people appreciated doing this from their own space anyway.
NSW Expansion
Opened satellite support across Sydney and Newcastle. We learned that budget negotiation challenges look different in different industries—retail needs aren't the same as construction needs.
Small Business Focus
Shifted our attention to businesses with 5-50 employees. These teams face unique budget pressures and don't always have access to finance departments. That's where we help most.
Looking Ahead
Building tools that make budget discussions easier for our clients. We're working on quarterly planning frameworks for autumn 2025 rollout—practical stuff that actually fits into busy schedules.
Plain Talk
No finance jargon. We explain budget negotiation in terms you'd use with a colleague over coffee.
Real Scenarios
Every workshop uses actual cases from Australian businesses. Theory's fine, but examples work better.
Ongoing Support
You're not just attending a session—we're available when budget questions pop up months later.
Who We Work With
Our typical clients run small-to-medium operations across NSW. They know their business inside out but find budget negotiations with suppliers, clients, or internal stakeholders trickier than they'd like.
We've worked with cafes negotiating lease terms, construction teams managing subcontractor budgets, and retail shops handling supplier pricing. Different industries, same core challenge: getting budget conversations right matters.
Most people come to us after a budget discussion went sideways—or before one they're nervous about. Both work. Prevention and repair are equally valid starting points.
What We've Learned
Seven years of budget conversations taught us a few things worth sharing.
Most budget discussions fail in the prep phase—not during the actual conversation.
On average, clients see noticeable improvement after their third negotiation using our framework.
We've worked across everything from hospitality to healthcare—budget challenges transcend sectors.