Numbers you trust.
Clarity for Builders.
We turn messy books into a clean, monthly asset — so you finally know your true profit, your true cash position, and what to do next. Registered BAS agents, Xero certified, no lock-in contracts.
"We have used Positive Traction for four years with huge success. Have grown our business from a small operation to substantial new heights, in a substantial part, off the back of the great services they provide. Diligent, passionate and understanding of small to medium businesses."
"Have been using Leanne and the team for years now, could not have been happier with the help and guidance they have provided over the years."
"Positive Traction are amazing. They have gone above and beyond to help me keep my books in order so that I can focus on the day-to-day running of my business. I strongly recommend their services."
"I never have to chase them for anything, their work consistency is always the same from day one. Very responsive to emails and phone calls, always keeping me up to date with regulations. I can't even imagine my business without PT team now!"
"Positive Traction have been outstanding for my business. Their professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail have made managing our accounts effortless. They make the entire process simple and stress-free."
"Positive Traction is an integral part to our business. Knowledgeable, trustworthy, and diligent. They have provided flexible solutions to our requirements, across our 3 businesses. In an ever-changing business world, good help is imperative."
"We have used Positive Traction for four years with huge success. Have grown our business from a small operation to substantial new heights, in a substantial part, off the back of the great services they provide. Diligent, passionate and understanding of small to medium businesses."
"Have been using Leanne and the team for years now, could not have been happier with the help and guidance they have provided over the years."
"Positive Traction are amazing. They have gone above and beyond to help me keep my books in order so that I can focus on the day-to-day running of my business. I strongly recommend their services."
"I never have to chase them for anything, their work consistency is always the same from day one. Very responsive to emails and phone calls, always keeping me up to date with regulations. I can't even imagine my business without PT team now!"
"Positive Traction have been outstanding for my business. Their professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail have made managing our accounts effortless. They make the entire process simple and stress-free."
"Positive Traction is an integral part to our business. Knowledgeable, trustworthy, and diligent. They have provided flexible solutions to our requirements, across our 3 businesses. In an ever-changing business world, good help is imperative."
You're growing the business — but the books are running you
You're not alone. Every business owner we meet has been here. There's a better way.
Struggling to get a straight answer on your true profit?
Chasing subbies, invoices, and receipts on weekends?
Feeling behind on BAS, super, or ATO notices?
Wondering if you're pricing your jobs high enough?
Bookkeeping built for the way you actually work
Clarity
Clean books, clear reports, honest advice. You'll finally understand your numbers and what they mean for your next move.
Compliance
Registered BAS Agents keeping you on the right side of the ATO. Every BAS on time, every super deadline met.
Confidence
Numbers you can trust — so you can price, quote, hire and grow without second-guessing every decision.
Post-EOFY Bookkeeping Health Check — worth $497, free
FY26 just closed. Before your accountant starts the tax return, get your Xero file reviewed by a Registered BAS Agent — we'll flag missed deductions, compliance gaps and cash-flow leaks so year-end wraps up clean and FY27 starts right.
- Fresh-eyes review of your Xero file
- Missed deductions & GST mistakes flagged
- Payroll, super & STP finalisation sanity check
- Written 'fix-first' plan you can share with your accountant
Everything a growing business needs
One team. One system. No handballing between five different providers.
Fresh Eyes Review
Not sure your books are right? A professional fresh-eyes review over your file. No commitment.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Fallen behind? We bring everything up to date fast and get your financials back under control.
Ongoing Bookkeeping
Strategic, accurate bookkeeping treated as a monthly asset — not things shoved in convenient holes.
Payroll Management
Vital to get right every time. Qualified and legally authorised to deliver payroll services.
BAS & ATO Compliance
Registered BAS specialists handling preparation and liaising with the ATO on your behalf.
Software Set-Up & Training
A poor set-up costs you money. We get Xero and your app stack built correctly from day one.
Business Advisory
Straightforward advice. Actionable insights. Real visibility on cash flow, break-even and profit.
AI Tools & Internal Systems
Practical AI tools and internal processes — from automated reporting to simple internal tools — so your team spends less time on admin.
Bookkeeping know-how across a wide range of businesses
Property Developers
Multi-entity structures, project-level cost tracking, margin scheme GST and lender-ready reporting. Development accounting done the way banks and brokers expect.
Builders & Trades
Job costing, progress claims, subbie payments and retentions — books built around how building businesses actually run.
Retail & Hospitality
Daily takings, POS reconciliations, rosters and thin margins — kept clean, current and understood.
Automotive
Workshop, parts and vehicle sales under one roof — every income stream reconciled without the mess.
Professional Services
Clean books, effortless payroll and clear profit reporting — so client work stays the focus, not admin.
Smarter systems, not just tidy books
Good bookkeeping is about more than compliance — it's about knowing where your time goes. We now help builders, developers and growing businesses set up practical AI tools and internal processes using platforms like ChatGPT, Claude and Lovable. Whether that's automating a report, building a simple internal tool, or figuring out where AI could actually save you hours — we can help you get started.
Learn more about AI systems →Weekly plans that scale with your business
All prices per week, ex GST. No lock-in contracts, ever.
Essentials
For sole traders & smaller building businesses
- Weekly Xero bank reconciliations
- BAS prepared & lodged on time
- Invoices & receipts managed
- Payroll & super processed
- Quarterly catch-up call
Growth
For growing trade businesses that want clarity
- Everything in Essentials, plus
- Job costing set up & tracked
- Monthly P&L + cash flow report
- Monthly advisory call with Leanne
- Xero & app stack optimised
Larger teams quoted on request.
Book a callDevelopment Group
For property developers with multi-company structures
Quoted per structure after a discovery call
- Everything in Growth, plus
- Multi-entity bookkeeping (SPVs, trusts & intercompany loans)
- Project-by-project profitability & WIP tracking
- Lender-ready reporting at every funding stage
- Margin scheme & development GST handled
- Rolling cash flow forecast across all projects
- Priority support & fortnightly check-ins with Leanne
Every business is different — pricing is indicative and finalised after a complimentary 15-minute discovery call. Development groups are quoted per structure based on entities and active projects.
Leanne Ardern
I get business owners — because I've been one for 30+ years
I've spent 30+ years owning and running businesses, with a working history across retail, hospitality, web design, marketing and custom manufacturing. I know what it's like to price a job three times, chase a variation you never should've agreed to, and open a BAS bill you weren't expecting.
That same discipline applies whether you're running a building company, a retail store, a hospitality venue or a marketing agency. That's why we built Positive Traction — bookkeeping that speaks your business, ties every dollar to what matters, and hands you real numbers to make real decisions with.
Our story →"We finally know which jobs actually made us money — and which ones didn't."
"Before Positive Traction we were flat out but broke. Leanne and the team got job costing running properly and now every quote we send is based on real numbers, not gut feel. We haven't looked back."
Ready to stop guessing?
Book a complimentary 15-minute call with Leanne. We'll listen, ask the right questions, and either quote a plan or point you somewhere better. No obligation, no lock-ins, no pressure.
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