Business Books Scorecard

For Australian Small Business Owners, Tradies & Sole Traders

Karen & Chelsea share the exact system they use to help 50+ Australian businesses get financially organised, and how you can apply it to your business.

  • About Out & About Bookkeeping
Out & About Bookkeeping is a small, family-run business based in Hendon, South Australia, built on a simple belief: that every business owner deserves to feel confident about their finances. Founded by Karen Sturm and her daughter Chelsea Daughtry, the team works behind the scenes handling the books, compliance, payroll, and admin, so you can stay focused on doing what you love.
  • Who We Are
Karen brings over four decades of bookkeeping experience and 26 years as a Registered BAS Agent, having worked with everything from sole traders through to complex multi-entity businesses. Chelsea complements that deep expertise with a modern, tech-savvy approach, specialising in cloud-based platforms like Xero and MYOB and working toward her own BAS agent registration. Together they offer a rare combination of experience, warmth, and practical know-how that their clients describe as instantly reassuring.
  • How We Can Help
Whether you’re behind on your BAS, unsure about your payroll obligations, or simply drowning in receipts, Out & About Bookkeeping offers straightforward, jargon-free support tailored to your situation. Services include bookkeeping, financial reporting, payroll management, budgeting, business set-up, and software training. The team also connects clients with other trusted professionals when needed, because your success genuinely is their success.

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Karen & Chelsea share the exact system they use to help 50+ Australian businesses get financially organised, and how you can apply it to your business.

Real Results From Real Australian Business Owners

Keith

Construction Business, SA

Before

BAS months behind, super not paid, ATO letters arriving, receipts in the ute

After

All BAS lodged within 2 weeks, super reconciled, payroll compliant, full cash flow visibility

“I finally feel like someone’s got my back. I can breathe again.”

Sarah

Retail Business Owner, SA

Before

Spending every Sunday on bookkeeping, no idea if the business was actually profitable

After

Bookkeeping handled, clear monthly reports, back to spending Sundays with family

“I didn’t realise how much time I was wasting until it was just… handled.”

Marcus

Plumbing Contractor, SA

Before

Using a spreadsheet, missing GST claims, no payroll system, accountant frustrated

After

Xero set up, 3 years of missed GST claims recovered, payroll automated

“They found money I didn’t even know I was leaving on the table.”

Two Ways We Can Help

Whether you need a one-off review or ongoing support, we have a solution that fits.

One-Off Review

Business Books Health Check

$295 + GST

  • Full Xero/MYOB file review
  • BAS & GST coding check
  • Payroll & super audit
  • ATO lodgement status review
  • Written action plan in plain English

Ideal for: Business owners who need a definitive review and a clear path forward.

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Ongoing Support

Monthly Bookkeeping

From $250 /month

  • Done-for-you bookkeeping
  • BAS & IAS lodgements handled
  • Payroll management
  • Monthly financial reports
  • Dedicated support from Karen & Chelsea

Tailored to your business. Pricing based on your specific needs and volume.

Common Questions

Q: My books are a complete mess. Will you judge me?

Absolutely not. We see this every week and it's more common than you think. Our approach is no-judgment, no-lecture, just practical help to get things sorted. The sooner you reach out, the easier it is to fix.

Q: I'm not using Xero or MYOB. Can you still help?

Yes. We work with any system, spreadsheets, manual records, Reckon, or whatever you're using. We meet you where you are and help you move forward from there.

Q: What happens in a strategy session?

It's a free 30-minute call with Karen or Chelsea. We'll review your current situation, identify the biggest gaps, and give you a clear picture of what needs to happen next, with no obligation to proceed.

Ready to Know Exactly Where You Stand?

Apply for a free 30-minute strategy session with Karen or Chelsea. We’ll review your situation and give you a clear path forward, no sales pressure, no jargon.

Apply for a Free Strategy Session

Takes 2 minutes. We’ll be in touch within 1 business day.

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