The “All-in-One” Toolbag for Your Business.
Invoicing, Expenses, Tax, and Reporting in one simple app. Finally, accounting software that speaks your language.
You didn’t get into the trades to become an accountant. You don’t need a complex system designed for a 50-person office; you need a tool that lives in your pocket and keeps your business profitable. Sole is the “digital apprentice” that handles the admin while you focus on the job.
Are you making money, or just “busy”?
In the trades, turnover is vanity, but profit is sanity. It’s easy to see a $5,000 payment hit your account and feel rich—until you remember the materials, fuel, and GST you haven’t paid for yet.
- Real-Time P&L Reports: See exactly how much actual profit you made this week or month with a single tap. No more waiting for your accountant to tell you how you performed six months ago.
- Expense Analysis: Identify “leakage” in your business. Is your fuel bill up 20%? Did you spend more on materials than you quoted? Sole helps you spot trends so you can adjust your pricing and protect your margins.
Cash Flow Dashboard: See your bank balance alongside your upcoming tax obligations. Know exactly what is “safe to spend” and what needs to stay in the account.
Built for the “Company of One.”
Platforms like Xero and MYOB are powerful, but they are built for companies with payroll departments, complex inventory warehousing, and multiple employees. For a sole trader, that extra “power” is just clutter that slows you down.
Why Sole is Different:
- No Payroll Clutter: We don’t distract you with STP (Single Touch Payroll) settings you don’t need for yourself.
- Mobile-First Design: While others have “companion apps,” Sole is built for the phone. Run your entire business from the job site, not a desk.
- Flat Pricing: No “tiers” based on how many invoices you send. Just one low price for everything.
Industry Specific: From TPAR reporting to GST tracking, we’ve included everything a tradie needs and stripped out everything they don’t.
The Full Business Lifecycle
| Step | How Sole Handles It |
| 1. The Lead | Send a professional, branded quote in seconds. |
| 2. The Job | Capture material receipts and log travel km via GPS. |
| 3. The Pay | Convert quote to invoice and accept card payments on-site. |
| 4. The Tax | Real-time GST and Income Tax estimates updated instantly. |
| 5. The Review | Check your P&L to see your true hourly rate on that job. |
Tradie Accounting: Frequently Asked Questions
How is Sole different from Xero or MYOB for a one-man trade business?
Platforms like Xero are built for companies with payroll departments and complex inventory. For a sole trader, that “power” is just clutter. Sole is mobile-first, meaning you can run your entire business from the job site. We’ve stripped out everything you don’t need (like STP for employees) and included everything you do (like TPAR and on-site receipt snapping).
How does Sole help me know if I’m actually making a profit?
Turnover is vanity; profit is sanity. Sole provides real-time P&L (Profit & Loss) reports. It subtracts your material costs, fuel, and GST from your income instantly. If your materials are eating into your margins, you’ll see it on your dashboard immediately, not six months later at your accountant’s office.
Can I send quotes and convert them to invoices on-site?
Yes. You can send a professional, branded quote while standing in the client’s driveway. Once the job is done, one tap converts that quote into an invoice. By using our WorldPay integration, you can even accept card payments before you leave the site.
What is “Expense Analysis” and why do I need it?
It helps you identify “leakage.” Sole tracks trends in your spending. If your fuel costs have spiked by 20% or your material spend is higher than what you quoted, Sole spots the trend. This allows you to adjust your pricing for the next job to protect your take-home pay.
Is my data safe if I lose my phone on a job site?
Absolutely. All your data is encrypted and stored securely in the cloud. If you drop your phone in a trench or it gets stolen, you simply log in on a new device and all your invoices, receipts, and tax records are exactly where you left them.
Do I need an accountant if I use Sole?
Sole makes you “Accountant Ready.” It organizes your data so perfectly that your accountant spends less time “fixing” your books and more time “saving” you money. You can give them direct access via the Accountant Portal, which usually leads to lower professional fees.