Built on Real Experience, Not Theories

We started Flash Ignite because we saw too many businesses struggling with financial decisions based on incomplete analysis. Our approach combines deep industry experience with practical tools that actually work.

How We Got Started

Back in 2019, I was working with a manufacturing client who was convinced their business was financially healthy. Their revenue looked good, customers were paying, and they were expanding. But when we dug into their liquidity ratios and cash conversion cycles, a different picture emerged.

They had three months of working capital left. Not three months to profitability — three months before they'd need to start making some very difficult decisions about payroll and supplier payments.

"That's when I realized most business owners are flying blind when it comes to their real financial position. They see the revenue coming in and assume everything's fine."

We helped them restructure their payment terms and optimize their working capital. Six months later, they had rebuilt their cash reserves and could actually sleep at night. But the experience made me think about how many other businesses were in similar situations without knowing it.

That's really why Flash Ignite exists. We've seen what happens when businesses get surprised by liquidity crunches, and we've also seen how preventable most of these situations are with the right analysis.

Our Method Actually Works

We don't just calculate ratios and hand you a report. Our process is designed to give you actionable insights you can implement immediately.

Real-World Context Analysis

We start by understanding your industry's payment cycles, seasonal patterns, and cash flow realities. A construction company's liquidity needs are completely different from a retail operation, and our analysis reflects that.

Multi-Scenario Stress Testing

We model different scenarios — what happens if your biggest customer pays 30 days late? What if you lose a major contract? This isn't just theoretical; these situations happen regularly in business.

Practical Implementation Support

Our recommendations come with specific steps you can take. We'll show you exactly which suppliers to negotiate with first, how to structure payment terms, and what early warning signs to watch for.

Ongoing Monitoring Framework

Financial health isn't a one-time assessment. We help you build systems to track the metrics that actually matter for your business, so you can spot problems before they become crises.

Every Analysis Tells a Story

Behind every ratio and every number is a real business with real people depending on it. We never forget that our analysis affects actual livelihoods and dreams.

Experience You Can Actually Use

Our team has worked across industries — from mining operations in Western Australia to tech startups in Melbourne. We've seen the patterns that lead to financial stress, and more importantly, we know what actually works to prevent it.

We're not academic researchers or theoretical analysts. Every recommendation we make comes from seeing similar situations play out in the real world.

Direct industry experience across multiple sectors
Practical solutions tested in real business environments
Long-term relationships with clients who trust our judgment
Continuous learning from each unique business challenge

Industry-Specific Analysis

We understand that cash flow patterns vary dramatically between industries. Our analysis accounts for seasonal variations, payment terms, and industry-specific risk factors that generic financial analysis often misses.

Crisis Prevention Planning

Rather than just identifying problems, we help you build systems to prevent financial crises. This includes establishing credit facilities before you need them and creating contingency plans for various scenarios.

Implementation Guidance

Our recommendations come with specific action steps. We don't just tell you to "improve working capital" — we show you exactly which levers to pull and in what order to get the results you need.

Kieran Blackwood

Co-Founder & Chief Analyst

15 years analyzing Australian businesses across mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors

Sage Meridian

Co-Founder & Strategic Director

Former investment analyst with deep experience in solvency assessment and restructuring