We Started Because Budgets Kept Breaking

Back in 2019, we noticed the same pattern everywhere. Projects would begin with solid financial plans, then quietly drift off course. By the time anyone noticed, it was too late to correct. We thought there had to be a better way to keep track.

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How qestryonvia Actually Came Together

The idea started in a coffee shop in Dubbo. Three of us had just wrapped separate projects that went over budget — not by ridiculous amounts, but enough to cause problems. We kept asking ourselves why this happened so consistently.

What we found wasn't complicated. Most businesses had decent initial budgets, but they lacked simple systems to track changes as they happened. Small adjustments would accumulate without anyone noticing until quarterly reviews revealed the damage.

We spent most of 2020 building something straightforward — tools that gave project managers daily visibility into their spending patterns. Not fancy dashboards or complex forecasting models. Just clear information about where money was actually going.

By early 2021, we were working with a handful of regional businesses. They needed help establishing budget frameworks that their teams could actually follow. That's when we realized our strength wasn't just in the tools we built, but in showing people how to use them effectively.

What Guides Our Work

These aren't fancy corporate values printed on wall posters. They're the principles we actually use when working with clients every day.

Practical Before Perfect

We'd rather help you implement a simple budget system today than design an elaborate one you'll never actually use. Real progress beats theoretical perfection.

Early Warning Systems

Budget problems are easier to fix when they're small. We focus on helping teams spot issues early, before they become expensive mistakes that require difficult conversations.

Your Context Matters

A construction firm needs different budget controls than a marketing agency. We spend time understanding how your business actually works before suggesting anything.

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How We Work With Teams

Most of our engagements start with a straightforward assessment. We look at how you currently manage project budgets and identify the gaps that cause problems. Usually, we find a few key areas where small changes make significant differences.

Then we help you build systems that fit your workflow:

Budget frameworks that match how your projects actually run
Clear tracking methods that don't require constant manual updates
Regular check-in processes that catch drift before it compounds
Decision protocols for handling unexpected costs

We're not trying to revolutionize your entire financial operation. We're helping you establish reliable processes that prevent the most common budget failures.

The People Behind the Work

Our team includes people who've actually managed project budgets in different industries. They understand the pressure when numbers start moving in the wrong direction.

Freya Holbrook

Director of Budget Strategy

Freya spent eight years managing infrastructure projects before joining us in 2021. She's particularly good at helping teams establish budget frameworks that survive contact with reality. She grew up outside Wagga Wagga and still prefers working with regional businesses.

Callum Fitzroy

Lead Financial Consultant

Callum joined us after working in project finance for a construction company in Newcastle. He's the person clients call when their projects hit unexpected complications. His strength is helping teams adjust budgets mid-stream without derailing everything.

We're Based in Regional NSW

Our office is in Dubbo, and most of our clients are within a few hours' drive. We prefer working face-to-face when possible because budget conversations work better in person. If you're dealing with projects that keep exceeding their financial plans, we should talk.

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