The Mango Method

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home — your finances deserve it too.🌿

In this Mango Musings video, we talk about why this moment—after the September quarter and budget season—is the perfect time to step back, tidy up your financial systems, and prepare for the busy season ahead.

We share insights from years in banking, including what to check, what to fix, and how to stay confident with your banker before the post-Christmas cash flow crunch hits.

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“𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴”... 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

In this Mango Musings episode, Jun draws on his banking experience to unpack one of the most common sayings in business: 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨.

While cash flow is critical for keeping the lights on and paying the bills, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Focusing too narrowly on cash can create blind spots.

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𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵?

The 13-Week Cash Flow Model gives businesses a clear, short-term roadmap to survive and thrive during tough periods. In this video, we’ll walk through:

✅ The purpose of the 13-week cash flow and why it matters
✅ The key sections that make up the model
✅ What inputs drive it and what outputs you can expect
✅ How it supports smarter decisions and action plans in challenging times

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Every journey has a foundation. For us, that foundation is the 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 (𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗠) — the backbone of how The Mango Method brings clarity and structure to financial modelling.

In our latest video, we take a closer look at the model itself:
✅ The key sections and how they connect
✅ How to navigate with ease
✅ Overview of the inputs and outputs
✅ How everything ties together for reporting

It’s a run-through of the model behind the method — built for clarity, consistency, and better decisions.

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Happy Wednesday!

We’re back with a new video — this time showcasing how the Multi P&L Driver works as a powerful module layered on top of your Core Financial Model (Core FM).

The Multi P&L pack unlocks the ability to:
🔹 Create separate P&Ls for each business unit or entity
🔹 Allocate revenue, costs, and headcount for accurate reporting
🔹 Help you compare performance and make better decisions
🔹 Scale easily as your business grows

One tool to see how every part of your business is performing, and the flexibility to scale as you add more units or locations.

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If you’re a business owner in Australia, you know the stress that can come with BAS season — especially in August when quarterly reporting for April to June is due. But what exactly does BAS cover, and what are your options if you don’t have the cash ready?

In this video, we break down:
✅ What BAS is and what you need to report
✅ Why August is a peak month for obligations
✅ Practical options when you're short on cash — including how to approach the ATO

Whether you’re running your business by the bank account balance or trying to stay one step ahead, this video gives you the clarity you need.

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Prepayments may seem simple, but in financial modelling, they can introduce complexity that impacts cash flow, balance sheets, and tax reporting — especially with large transactions.

In this video, we break it down so you can model prepayments with confidence and clarity using our Core Financial Model.

What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ How to build a prepayment schedule that aligns cash, balance sheet, and P&L
✅ How to handle GST (or VAT) on prepayments for accurate cash flow and tax reporting
✅ How to deal with payment timings, funding, and other scenarios

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Happy Wednesday! We’re excited to share a walkthrough of our simplified Core Financial Model - a great introduction to the structure, assumptions, and key functionalities behind the full version.

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In our latest video, we dive into the real power of budgeting in business.

A budget isn’t just a spreadsheet of numbers. It’s a strategic narrative that tells the story of where your business is heading and how you plan to get there.

This video explores:
✅ Why budgeting is a critical tool for business planning
✅ How to align your budget with your strategic direction
✅ The value of variance analysis in staying on track
✅ How budgets help you respond, adapt, and grow

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁?

We’re excited to be back with a new video where we share the story behind The Mango Method—how years of experience in business banking, working closely with SMEs, and uncovering common operational bottlenecks led to a fresh, practical approach to financial modelling.

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