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We're a team that's with you at every step — advising ahead of problems, and helping you put your growth plan into action
Nigel is trusted by 7 & 8 figure businesses to help build and drive their growth plans
When you work with Nigel, this is what you can anticipate
Within 30 Days: Identifiable improvements in operational efficiency and initial cash flow enhancements.
Within 90 Days: Significant strides in achieving sustainable cash flow growth and operational improvements.
First Year: A robust platform for scaling beyond $5M with improved profit margins and streamlined operations.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Nigel D'souza
Tax agent, CA, Ex-Big 4, 15+ Years Of Experience
The pattern I see that catches good businesses off guard: revenue grows, but profit doesn't follow. Cash gets tighter than it should be, you can't see which parts of the business actually make money, and the big calls get made without the numbers in front of you.
I've spent 15+ years helping owners work through exactly this — and it's the part of the job I find most rewarding. Not the compliance, but sitting alongside an owner and watching the business grow once we finally have clarity on what's driving it. That's why I started Curatus Advisory.
Here's how we work. In the first 30 days, we find what's holding you back. Over the next 90, we start fixing it. Within twelve months, the goal is a business that scales with control and clarity — not stress and guesswork. And we're with you at every step on that journey.
If that's the kind of clarity and support you're after, I'd like to offer you a free Profit & Tax Strategy Session. We'll look at where profit is leaking, where you may be overpaying tax, and the first moves I'd make. You'll walk away with something useful whether or not we work together.
Look forward to speaking with you.
Nigel D'Souza
Founder, Curatus Advisory
Case Study #1
Turning Revenue Into Real Profit
Client Profile
Co-owners of a plumbing and mechanical services business generating around $2.5 million in annual revenue but struggling to turn that growth into meaningful profit.
The Challenge
Despite a steady flow of new work, business margins sat at just 5% and cash flow remained tight. The directors had little visibility into which projects were actually profitable, relying heavily on outdated spreadsheets. Meanwhile, both were working 60+ hour weeks, stuck in the day-to-day running of the business.
No clarity on project-level profitability
Poor visibility of staff performance and KPIs
Disconnected systems and manual processes
Revenue growing, but profit standing still
Our Approach
We implemented an integrated project management framework, giving them real-time visibility across:
Project profitability
Team performance
Cash flow and receivables
We supported this with ongoing advisory, KPI frameworks, and regular performance reviews to drive monthly accountability.
The Results
Within 90 days:
Profitability increased by 15–20%
Revenue per team member improved
Greater visibility over project performance
Within 12 months:
Monthly revenue stabilised at $200K–$220K
Annual profits increased by 25%
Directors reduced workload and delegated more effectively
Business owners went from running a “busy” business to leading a profitable, data-driven operation, making smarter decisions around which work to take on and how to deliver it efficiently.
Case Study #2
Reducing Tax and Protecting Wealth
Client Profile
A successful engineering business was generating strong profits but losing a significant portion to tax and carrying unnecessary personal risk.
The Challenge
Profits flowed directly to him, taxed at 47%, while key assets including business property were held in his personal name. As his business grew, it became clear his structure hadn’t kept up.
High tax burden at top marginal rate (47%)
Assets exposed to business and legal risks
Limited ability to retain and reinvest profits
No clear alignment between business success and long-term personal goals
Our Approach
Before implementing any structure, we worked closely with the owner and his finance broker to map out his long-term financial and lifestyle goals including property acquisition, borrowing capacity, and cash flow requirements.
From there, we got the owner the right legal advice to design a structure to achieve both his business and personal
objectives:
Reduced tax exposure
Transferred property into a protected SMSF structure
Built a strategy around profit distribution and franking credits
Ensured alignment with his future lending and investment strategy
The Results
Over $100K in additional annual retained wealth from improved structuring
Within 12 months the owner achieved:
Stronger asset protection
Greater cash flow flexibility
Improved alignment with lending and investment goals
He moved from simply earning income to building, protecting, and strategically deploying long-term wealth.
Case Study #3
The Benefits of Planning Ahead
Client Profile
3 directors of a successful NDIS business generating approximately $3.5 million in annual revenue.
The Challenge
Each director played a specific role in the business, and together they had built a high-performing company. However, one critical area had been overlooked: there was no succession plan in place.
The business lacked:
A clearly defined valuation method for shares
A clear ownership transfer process
Any structured plan for business continuity
If one of the directors experiences severe illness or is unable to continue it would result in:
Loss of business momentum and focus
Financial and emotional stress
Reduced enterprise value
Uncertainty for all stakeholders
Our Approach
We conducted a comprehensive succession planning process working with the directors to put the right elements in place, including:
A clear and practical valuation framework for ownership interests
A defined ownership transfer process to ensure a smooth transition
Leadership continuity planning to maintain operational stability
Alignment of the plan with the directors’ personal objectives
The Results
This highlights that without a succession plan, even strong and profitable businesses can become unstable overnight particularly in the NDIS sector, where continuity of care, compliance, and stakeholder confidence are critical.
With the right structures in place, however, the business is well positioned to ensure continuity, financial certainty and protection for all parties involved.
What our customers say
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what we usually get asked
Is the free consultation just a sales pitch?
No, it's a genuinely free consultation, and there's no catch. The reason it's worth my time is simple: the best way to show you how we work is to actually be useful before you've paid a cent. Some owners book, take what they learn, and run with it themselves. That's fine — you'll still walk away ahead.
I'm not sure my business is the right size — am I a fit?
We work with owners turning over a million dollars or more, across any industry. If that's you and you've got a sense your accountant hasn't kept pace with your growth, you're exactly who this is for. If you're not sure, book anyway — worst case, I tell you honestly that now isn't the right time.
What if my business is already running well?
You walk away with the plan either way. If you want help implementing it, I'll explain what that looks like and what it costs — no pressure, no obligation. If you'd rather take it and go, that's genuinely fine.
What if I already have an accountant?
Then switching is easier than you'd think — our team handles the entire onboarding, so there's no admin headache on your end. We can take over all your compliance work, lodgements and the lot, exactly as it's handled now, and add the forward-looking advisory most accountants never get to: profit, tax strategy, cash flow, growth. You're not juggling two providers or starting from scratch — you're getting everything you have today, plus the strategic side you've been missing.
Do I need to prepare anything for the consultation?
Nothing upfront. The first step is a quick 15-minute discovery call where we talk through your situation and make sure it's a fit. If it is, I'll tell you exactly what to have ready for the full consultation — so you only pull together what's actually relevant to you.