About New Leaf Business Solutions
Turning business chaos into clarity, calm and capability.
New Leaf Business Solutions was created to support small businesses with the day to day financial and administrative side of running a business.
With a background in accounting, administration and business operations, Clare McAlpine understands how quickly bookkeeping can fall behind when things get busy.
Many business owners are doing their best to stay on top of everything, but without the right systems or time, it can become overwhelming.
New Leaf focuses on bringing structure and organisation back into the business, starting with clean, accurate and up to date bookkeeping.
Our purpose
New Leaf Business Solutions was built on real experience working inside businesses, not just looking at them from the outside.
We understand how things actually operate day to day, and we focus on practical solutions that make a genuine difference, not overcomplicated strategies.
While bookkeeping is often the starting point, it’s rarely the whole story.
Over time, we naturally step beyond the numbers to help:
simplify processes
improve workflows
support day to day operations
and take the pressure off business owners who are doing too much on their own
Because when the back end of your business is working properly, everything else becomes easier.
Our approach
Practical and Straightforward
We focus on what needs to be done and get it done properly.
No Judgement
Falling behind on bookkeeping is extremely common. We meet businesses where they are and help move things forward.
Structured and Organised
Clean, well maintained records make everything easier. From day to day decision making through to working with your accountant.
Collaborative
We work alongside business owners and their accountants to ensure everything is accurate and ready for reporting.
Tailored Support
Every business is different. We take time to understand how your business operates and provide support that fits.
About the Founder
Clare McAlpine is the founder of New Leaf Business Solutions, bringing a strong background in accounting, administration and business management. She has a natural ability to quickly understand how a business functions, identify friction points, and streamline the moving parts.
With practical experience across a wide range of industries and business growth stages, Clare has built a reputation for being approachable, solutions-focused and genuinely invested in the success of the businesses she supports.
Clients value her calm confidence, reliability and her talent for turning disorder into organised, efficient and sustainable systems.
Clare holds an Advanced Diploma of Accounting and a Bachelor of Business (Management). She is actively expanding her expertise in sustainable business practices through formal studies in a Diploma of Sustainable Operations. With professional experience in the sustainability sector, Clare offers consulting services that help businesses embed practical, eco-conscious strategies into their operations.
Whether a business is just starting out or refining existing processes, Clare works closely with clients to implement customised solutions that allow them to focus on what matters most — growing their business. She takes a hands-on approach to developing streamlined systems that simplify daily tasks, enhance performance and build a strong foundation for long-term success.
Based in Mackay, Queensland, New Leaf Business Solutions supports SMEs across Australia.
Why “New Leaf”?
Because for many business owners, working with us is exactly that;
a fresh start
a lighter load
a more confident operational foundation
a shift toward sustainability
a breath of clarity
Turning over a new leaf isn’t a dramatic overhaul, it’s a steady, intentional change that creates meaningful improvement over time.
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