Real People, Real Progress

We've been helping Australians get better at managing their money since 2019. These aren't just testimonials—they're actual conversations with clients who've seen their financial stress drop and their confidence grow.

Rhonwen Thistlewood

Small Business Owner, Brisbane

Back in early 2024, Rhonwen was drowning in receipts and spreadsheets that made zero sense. Her cafe was doing well, but she had no idea where the money was actually going each month. The tax deadlines kept her up at night.

We started with something simple—just tracking expenses properly. No fancy systems at first. Within three months, she could see patterns she'd never noticed before. Turns out she was spending nearly twice what she thought on supplies because of scattered ordering.

"I finally stopped feeling like an idiot about money. The tracking system they set up takes me maybe 20 minutes a week, and I can actually make decisions now instead of guessing."

By mid-2025, Rhonwen had cut her supply costs by about 30% just by consolidating orders. She's not suddenly rich, but she sleeps better and knows exactly what's happening with her business finances.

Lysander Catchpole

Freelance Designer, Melbourne

Lysander came to us in September 2024 completely stressed about irregular income. Some months he'd make great money, others barely anything. He had no buffer and every slow month meant panic. We worked on building a system where he paid himself a consistent amount and kept a reserve fund. It took about eight months, but now he's got three months of expenses saved and doesn't spiral every time a client delays payment.

Fenella Grimshaw

Marketing Consultant, Sydney

Fenella's situation was messy—personal and business money all mixed together in one account. She'd invoice clients but forget to follow up. Tax time was a nightmare. We spent the first month just untangling everything and setting up separate accounts. Then we automated her invoicing reminders. She says the biggest change isn't even the extra money she collects now, it's just feeling organized for the first time in years.

Bardolph Wickham

Tradesman, Gold Coast

Bardolph thought bookkeeping was something only big companies needed. He kept most records in his head or on scraps of paper. When we started working together in late 2024, he was shocked to see how much money was slipping through the cracks—unpaid invoices, duplicate tool purchases, no idea about actual profit margins. The system we built isn't complicated, but it shows him the real numbers. He's raised his rates twice since then because he finally knows what things actually cost him.

What Clients Say Over Time

Financial changes don't happen overnight. Here's feedback from one client's journey over 14 months—the good, the frustrating, and the eventual breakthrough moments.

February 2024

"Honestly feeling overwhelmed. There's so much to track and I'm not sure I'll stick with this. The spreadsheet makes sense but it feels like homework."

— Caradoc Musgrave, Cairns

April 2024

"Starting to see where my money goes each month. It's kind of alarming actually—I had no idea I was spending that much on random stuff. Still feels tedious to log everything though."

— Caradoc Musgrave, Cairns

July 2024

"Okay this is getting easier. I set up the automatic categorization thing and it's way less manual now. I actually looked at my reports before making a big purchase last week—that's new for me."

— Caradoc Musgrave, Cairns

October 2024

"Had my first 'profitable' month where I actually saved money instead of breaking even. Small win but feels significant. The quarterly review helped me see patterns I wouldn't have noticed otherwise."

— Caradoc Musgrave, Cairns

January 2025

"Tax time wasn't a disaster this year. Everything was already organized and it took maybe two hours instead of two weeks of panic. That alone was worth it."

— Caradoc Musgrave, Cairns

March 2025

"I've built up a proper emergency fund now—three months of expenses. Never thought I'd get here. The system just runs in the background now and I check in weekly. It's become normal instead of stressful."

— Caradoc Musgrave, Cairns

Client Progress Since 2023

180+

Clients currently using our systems

89%

Report feeling more in control of finances

6-8

Average months to establish solid habits

"I put off dealing with my finances for years because it felt too complicated. Working with syltoranova wasn't about complicated strategies—it was about finally understanding what was happening with my money. The first few months were rough because I had to face some uncomfortable truths, but by month five I actually looked forward to our check-ins. That's when I knew something had shifted."

Elowen Pritchard

Graphic Designer, Townsville