Guiding passionate side hustlers to financial confidence and business success.

Meet Mel, Your Side Hustle Financial Expert

Hey there! I’m Mel—a proud side hustler, avid blog reader, mum to two little girls, and a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) based in Brisbane, Australia with a not-so-secret love for all things tax and finance.

With nearly two decades of accounting experience, including 20 years as a CPA, I’ve built a career on helping small business owners, entrepreneurs, and fellow side-preneurs navigate the complex world of business finances.

But I noticed a glaring gap in the market: quality, relatable financial guidance tailored specifically for Australian side hustlers.

As a passionate side hustler myself, I deeply understand the unique challenges and aspirations of running a business alongside your day job. After seeing how traditional accounting firms often overlooked the needs of bloggers, freelancers, and side hustlers, I founded Side Hustle Accounting, a firm dedicated to providing tailored financial services for the side gig community.

Building on the success of my first business, Side Hustle Accounting, The Side Hustle CFO takes things to the next level by offering CFO services and strategy to help you skyrocket your side gig.

When I’m not geeking out over tax law updates or crafting bespoke financial strategies, you can find me refuelling with a good cuppa, devouring business podcasts, or hanging out with my husband and our two beautiful daughters.

At The Side Hustle CFO, we’re not your average Australian financial consultancy firm. We’re your judgement-free guide, your number-crunching cheerleader, and your go-to resource for all things side hustle finance.

My promise to you: empowering guidance delivered with heart, so you can stress less about money and get back to pouring your passion into your blossoming business.

Ready to experience the difference of a financial partner who truly gets the side hustle life? Let’s team up and turn your side hustle dreams into a thriving, abundant reality.