Business for Good Workshop: Fundamentals of Financial Management

Who is this for?

This workshop is designed for South Australian small businesses that are passionate about making a difference. Whether you're a social enterprise, a First Nations owned business, a certified B Corp, or a small or family business looking to embed social and environmental impact into your operations - you’re warmly invited to join us.

About the Workshop

Running a purpose-led business is exciting! But between customers, suppliers, and making an impact, finances can feel overwhelming. How do you build a financial foundation that truly fuels your mission?

This workshop makes financial management simple, practical, and (hopefully) enjoyable. You’ll learn how to understand your cash flow, budget smartly, and make confident, informed decisions that help your business and impact grow sustainably.

It will also cover how to price your products or services, calculate your breakeven point, and cost up important contracts. Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, you’ll work alongside peers and leave with a clear, easy-to-use financial toolkit ready to put into action.

Facilitator

Rida Jafri is a finance leader with over 17 years of experience helping businesses make confident and informed financial decisions. A Chartered Accountant, she began her career at EY and has worked across industries from retail and FMCG to not-for-profits and social enterprises, with clients ranging from start-ups and community organisations to major brands like Target, Kmart, Unilever, and GSK.

In 2025, Rida founded Social CFO to level the playing field, empowering purpose-led organisations to access the same high-calibre financial guidance as large corporations.

When she’s not demystifying finance, Rida is a mum to an almost-teen, dreams of community living on a farm, and is completing a Master of Economics of Sustainability in her quest for a fairer economic future.

What to Expect

• Expert-led, practical learning

• Impact-focused tools and frameworks

• The opportunity to learn alongside peers and connect with other purpose-driven businesses

• Optional in-person networking over refreshments from 12pm

• Online access via Zoom is available for regional participants

Places are limited and registrations are essential - don’t miss out!

Eligibility & Program Info

To attend, you must:

• Hold a current ABN

• Be based in South Australia

• Be a small business (up to 20 FTE employees) or a family business

• Be ready to learn how to embed impact in your business

Participation in this workshop means you’re joining the Business for Good program. At your first event, we’ll collect a few business details to help us meet our reporting requirements. Once you’ve signed up once, future registrations will be quicker and easier.

This workshop is a space for shared learning and respectful collaboration, to participate in a way that is safe for you and others, we request that you adhere to our Code of Conduct.

We have an Equitable Access Policy, so if cost is a barrier, please email us at hello@collab4good.com.au

About the Program

The Business for Good Sector Development Program 2025-27 is an initiative of the Government of South Australia’s Office for Small and Family Business and the South Australian Small Business Strategy 2023 – 2030. Delivered in partnership by the South Australian Social Enterprise Council (SASEC) and Collab4Good, the 2-year Business for Good Program will support South Australian small social enterprise businesses with key business fundamentals to strengthen their knowledge, capacity and capability to deliver social, environmental and economic outcomes for SA with long-term business sustainability and growth.

The program includes:💡 Workshops | 🎯 1-1 Coaching | 🤝 Group Mentoring

Stay up to date at: www.sasec.org.au/businessforgood