Get Ahead of It
Practical conversations for primary producers.
‘Get ahead of it’ is a free monthly webinar series designed to help primary producers navigate the realities of running their farming business. Featuring Rural Financial Counsellors and industry experts, each session tackles the topics shaping life on the land.
Practical conversations for primary producers.
‘Get ahead of it’ is free a monthly webinar series designed to help primary producers navigate the realities of running a farming business. Featuring Rural Financial Counsellors and industry experts, each session tackles the topics shaping life on the land.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
How the Bank Views Your Farm
THURS 17 SEPTEMBER
12:00pm AEST
Walking into a bank meeting without knowing what lenders are actually looking for can leave even the most established operations feeling on the back foot. Join your host Warren Ryan, alongside Rural Financial Counsellors Ian Swanborough and Leonie Brassey, as they share their extensive backgrounds in agribusiness banking and discuss:
- How banks really assess your cash flow, debt, and serviceability
- What lenders flag as high “risk” and how to prepare for difficult questions
- When to speak with an RFC to get on the front foot before your meeting
- Smart strategies for negotiating your customer interest margin
YOUR GUESTS
Ian Swanborough
South East QLD
Leonie Brassey
South West QLD
YOUR HOST
Warren Ryan
South East Queensland & Darling Downs
What’s in it for you?
Real Conversations
Honest discussions about the challenges, decisions and opportunities that come with running a farming business.
Useful Perspectives
Hear from Rural Financial Counsellors, industry experts and producers who understand the realities of life on the land.
Practical Next Steps
Walk away with ideas, considerations and actions that can help you move forward with greater certainty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? You’re not the only one.
Yes, it is entirely free. While our primary role is providing dedicated, one-on-one support directly with our financial counsellors (which is where we do our best work) the tips and strategies we share in these sessions are simply too valuable to keep to ourselves. We want to see our local primary producers succeed and we are sharing tips and tools to help you get ahead of it.
We highly recommend tuning in live so you can make the most of the panel discussion, but we know what farm life is like. If something pops up on the property or you’re stuck in the paddock, don’t worry. All registered participants will receive a link to the full recording after the session so you can watch it at a time that suits you.
Yes. You can submit questions during the live session using the chat function. The panel will answer as many practical questions as time permits. However, any complex or highly personal questions can be taken offline for a private chat later.
We respect your time and keep things moving. The session length will vary between 20-60 minutes based on the topic and amount of questions. We start sharply on time so you can get the insights you need and get back to your day.
This webinar is built for any primary producer—across all sectors—who wants a practical, jargon-free look at their numbers. It is also highly relevant for farm managers, family members involved in the business, or local agricultural advisors who want to help their clients identify and manage hidden operational risks.
Not at all. This webinar is an open community resource available to all primary producers, regardless of whether you have ever spoken to a Rural Financial Counsellor before.
No. You just need a smartphone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection. Once you register, you will receive a single link via email. When the webinar is due to start, just click that link and it will open automatically in your browser.
Only if you want to. You don’t need to bring anything to get full value out of the session. However, if you would like to have your current cash flow or balance sheet handy on your desk to quietly follow along and spot your own hidden trends as we go, you are more than welcome to. It is completely optional and strictly for your own eyes.
Need to get in touch?
Loved the webinar, but wondering how it applies to your specific scenario?
Our experienced Rural Financial Counsellors are available for free, 100% confidential, one-on-one sessions. Whether you want to dig deeper into your cash flow forecast or get a fresh set of eyes on your numbers, we’d love to help you get ahead of it.
Funding Partners
BRS t/a Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland is
jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.
