Field Notes
Articles and guides for first-time founders — practical advice on structure, budgeting, and early business decisions.
Sole Trader or Company: A Decision Framework for First-Time Founders
How to choose between sole trader, partnership, and company registration when you are starting your first business in Australia.
Building a Pre-Revenue Budget That Survives Contact With Reality
How to estimate your costs before the first sale — and the assumptions first-time founders most often get wrong.
What to Prepare Before Your First Meeting With a Bank
The documents and numbers commercial lenders expect — and why incomplete applications slow everything down.