What Our Clients Actually Say
Real people sharing their experiences working with us on cash flow management and budgeting strategies.
These are genuine reflections from business owners and individuals across Canberra and beyond who've worked with pleravonixa since 2023.
Real Voices, Real Results
We asked our clients to share honestly about their journey. Some found immediate clarity, others took months to see patterns emerge. Every experience is different.
Declan Broughton
Small Business Owner, Belconnen
"I'd been tracking expenses on spreadsheets for three years and still couldn't figure out where money disappeared to each quarter. Working through pleravonixa's approach, we discovered I was massively underestimating inventory costs. It wasn't magical—just methodical. Took us about four months to really nail the system, but now I actually understand my cash position."
Siobhan Kilpatrick
Freelance Consultant, Civic
"Honestly? The first session felt overwhelming. There was terminology I didn't know and concepts that seemed abstract. But the team never rushed me. By our third meeting, things started clicking. Now I've got a buffer account that actually has money in it, which feels weird but good. My irregular income doesn't stress me out like it used to."
How People Actually Use What We Teach
We followed up with clients six months after their initial sessions to understand what stuck and what didn't. Here's what we learned.
The Learning Curve Is Real
Most people don't walk out of their first session with perfect clarity. That's normal. One client told us it took her three attempts to set up her tracking system properly because she kept forgetting categories.
What matters is that the framework makes sense eventually. We've seen people take anywhere from six weeks to five months before they feel confident managing their cash flow independently.
Small Adjustments, Noticeable Shifts
A couple from Gungahlin mentioned they didn't overhaul their entire budget. They just started separating fixed costs from variable ones. That simple distinction helped them identify $340 monthly they were consistently overspending without realising.
Another client cut back on impulse software subscriptions. Nothing dramatic—just awareness of where automated payments were draining accounts.
It's Not Always Linear Progress
We've had clients email us after setbacks—unexpected repairs, seasonal downturns, family emergencies. Life happens. What they appreciated was having a structure to return to rather than starting from scratch each time.
One business owner said the biggest value wasn't perfection, it was having a reference point when things got messy. That's probably the most honest feedback we've received.
The Feedback That Shaped How We Work
You didn't promise me I'd be debt-free in three months or double my savings overnight. You just helped me see where my money actually went. That honesty made me trust the process.
— Rhys Pemberton, Tuggeranong, 2024
This comment from Rhys stuck with us. We realised early that overcomplicated promises don't help anyone. People need practical tools they can apply in real situations, not glossy before-and-after stories that don't reflect their reality.
Our approach centres on building understanding gradually. We start with cash flow basics in our Learning Program (next intake opens September 2025), then work through budgeting principles that adapt to individual circumstances. Some people grasp concepts quickly, others need more time. Both paths are fine.