pnlstorm

Who it’s for

Built for people running their own thing.

If you earn money and have costs, pnlstorm can turn your figures into a profit and loss statement that’s easy to use. It was made for sole traders and small business owners who aren’t accountants and shouldn’t have to be. Here are the kinds of business it suits, and the costs it helps you account for.

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Kinds of business

Whatever you do, the sums work the same way.

Tradies and builders

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters and other trades tracking materials, tools and vehicle costs.

  • Materials and supplies
  • Tools and equipment
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Insurance and licences

Hair, beauty and pet care

Salons, barbers, nail and lash techs, and pet groomers with products, rent and chair fees.

  • Products and consumables
  • Chair or room rent
  • Equipment
  • Insurance and training

Cafés, food and markets

Coffee carts, food trucks, caterers and market stall holders with stock, permits and packaging.

  • Stock and ingredients
  • Permits and stall fees
  • Packaging
  • Equipment and fuel

Shops and online sellers

Retail, Etsy, eBay and Shopify sellers with stock, freight and cost of goods sold.

  • Cost of goods sold
  • Freight and postage
  • Platform and payment fees
  • Packaging

Freelancers and creatives

Designers, photographers, writers, developers and videographers with software and equipment.

  • Software and subscriptions
  • Cameras and computers
  • Phone and internet
  • Co-working space

Cleaners and landscapers

Cleaning crews, gardeners and mobile services with chemicals, equipment and fuel.

  • Chemicals and supplies
  • Equipment and repairs
  • Fuel and vehicle costs
  • Uniforms and insurance

Drivers and couriers

Rideshare, delivery and freight operators with fuel, rego, servicing and tolls.

  • Fuel and tolls
  • Registration and insurance
  • Servicing and tyres
  • Phone and data

Health and fitness

Personal trainers, massage and allied health practitioners renting space or running mobile.

  • Room or studio rent
  • Equipment
  • Insurance and registration
  • Training and courses

Tutors and trainers

Teachers, coaches and course creators with materials, venue hire and subscriptions.

  • Materials and resources
  • Venue hire
  • Subscriptions and software
  • Travel

Consultants and contractors

ABN contractors and consultants with home office, phone and professional fees.

  • Phone and internet
  • Equipment and software
  • Professional fees
  • Travel and vehicle

Also handy for

Sole tradersPartnershipsSide hustlesNew businessesHanding figures to an accountantPreparing for BAS or tax timeLoan or rental applicationsSeasonal and part-time work

That includes getting your income and expense figures together for forms like Centrelink’s SU580. pnlstorm doesn’t fill the form in for you, but it gives you the totals to work from.

What you’ll need

  • Your income for the period the statement covers
  • Your business expenses, from receipts, bank statements or invoices
  • An idea of how much of a car, phone or home is for the business
  • Your ABN and contact details, only if you want them on the statement

pnlstorm isn’t an accountant or tax adviser. Check with your accountant how your figures should be treated.

Whatever your trade, your statement starts here.

Sign up, add your income and costs, and download an easy to use profit and loss statement in minutes.

Start your statement