Good on the tools?Now run the business.

The practical start-up kit for Aussie tradies going out on their own. Know your rate, quote with confidence and get paid on time, with tools checked by a registered BAS Agent.

Get the kit: $79 Expenses Planner: $39

Instant download · 19-page guide + Excel templates · Free updates for 12 months

Sound familiar?

“What should I charge?”

You know your old wage, but not a rate that covers your ute, insurance, quiet weeks and still pays you.

“Am I set up right?”

ABN, GST, licences, insurance, business name… What do you actually need, and when?

“Where did the money go?”

Busy every day but nothing in the bank, then a tax bill you didn’t see coming.

What’s inside

Short explanations, worked examples and fill-in tools you can use around a busy working day. No business textbook.

Business setup checklist
Sole trader vs company, in plain English
ABN, GST, licences and insurance, with official links
Start-up and running cost worksheets
Hourly rate calculator, plus day rate and per m²
Job costing and a ready-to-send quote template
Late payment clause and a plan for chasing payers
Weekly cashflow tracker and BAS tips
Choosing how you get paid
Socials, Google profile and local groups
Copy-and-paste AI prompts for posts and quotes
Excel templates that do the maths for you

REGISTERED BAS AGENT

Made by someone who does the books

Hi, I’m Moana from My Bookkeeper Moana. I work with small businesses and tradies, and I see the same things trip people up: undercharging, quotes that don’t cover costs, no money set aside for tax, and invoices nobody chases.

I built this kit so you can get those basics right from day one. Every buyer can also book a free 15-minute phone call to talk through where they’re at.

Need bookkeeping or BAS help? Visit mhbk.com.au ›

Choose your kit

Aussie Tradie Start-Up Kit

$79

AUD · No GST applies

19-page practical guide (PDF)
All the Excel templates: rate calculator, job costing, quote template, AI prompts
Expenses Planner included
Free 15-minute call with a BAS Agent
Free updates for 12 months

Buy the kit

JUST THE SPREADSHEETS

Tradie Expenses Planner

$39

AUD · No GST applies

Expenses log with categories and a receipt check
Income log
Financial-year dashboard: profit, tax set-aside and GST
Running costs and weekly cashflow tracker

Buy the Planner

Secure checkout by Payhip. Card, Apple Pay and PayPal accepted. Your files arrive by email straight away. Works in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers.

Questions

Who is this for?

Tradies starting out on their own, from employment or subbying, and new sole traders who want their setup, pricing and paperwork sorted. A partner doing the admin can follow it too.

What’s the difference between the kit and the Planner?

The Start-Up Kit ($79) is everything: the 19-page guide plus all the spreadsheets, including the rate calculator, job costing, quote template and AI prompts. The Expenses Planner ($39) is just the money-tracking spreadsheets: expenses, income, the year-end dashboard, running costs and cashflow. Kit buyers already get the Planner tabs included.

Do I need Excel?

The templates work in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers. The PDF guide also has fill-in pages you can print and use with a pen.

Is this tax or legal advice?

No. It’s general information to help you get set up and ask the right questions. For advice on your own situation, talk to a registered BAS agent, tax agent or your state regulator.

How do I book the free call?

Details are on the last page of the kit. Calls are 15 minutes, with limited spots each day.

What if I need more help?

My Bookkeeper Moana offers paid bookkeeping, BAS and social media setup, always quoted up front. For uniforms, business cards and car magnets, see the Tradie Start-Up Pack from JMR Promo.