MYOB
MYOB is a comprehensive business software provider that offers solutions for various business needs, including accounting, payroll, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). The company caters to sole operators, small businesses, medium to large businesses, and accountants and bookkeepers. MYOB provides a range of products such as MYOB Business Lite, MYOB Business Pro, and MYOB AccountRight, which are designed to help businesses manage invoicing, payments, tax, expenses, payroll, inventory, and financial reporting. The platform is accessible on both desktop and mobile devices, allowing users to manage their business operations from anywhere. MYOB also integrates with over 350 apps and banks, enhancing its functionality and ease of use. The company is recognized for its innovation and customer satisfaction, having won several awards, including Canstar Blue's Most Satisfied Customers for Small Business Accounting Software in 2023-2024.
- Sector
- Business/accounting software
- Business model
- B2B SaaS (accounting/payroll)
- Founded
- 1991
- Markets
- Australia, New Zealand
Sources: myob.com, en.wikipedia.org
The team on Day One
Hayden Williams Group Product Manager “As a founder, you have to be a little bit delusional to be successful. An overly reasonable rational person would probably never found a startup.” 2 episodes → 
Emma Fawcett Executive General Manager SME, MYOB “A big idea and a killer plan is not enough to guarantee you a unicorn business. It takes excellent execution.” 1 episode → Hear from the team
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▶ ▶ Milestones
- 1991 Founded by Craig Winkler and Brad Shofer en.wikipedia.org
- May 2019 Acquired by KKR for A$2.4 billion media.kkr.com
- July 2025 Launched business banking product Solo Money for sole operators techinformed.com
What others say about MYOB
Moments from other conversations on the network where MYOB comes up.
we grew up with like great brands like Uber and Groupon and Warby Parker, Zip, MYOB, Canva. Like they're all brands that have sort of changed the way that you think about service.”
Georgie HealyHost, In The Blink Of AI In The Blink Of AI · The Right and Wrong Way to Use AI Agents… · 12:19 ▶ Yeah. I think MYOB had probably started then. Dave Sheen had founded ComTech.”
Paul BassatCo-founder & Partner, Square Peg The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · Paul Bassat examines the evolution of th… · 4:16 ▶ there was an event on, it was hosted at MYOB, and it was on getting started on your big idea”
Lana WealFounder, Market Mindfully The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · Lana Weal highlights the mental health c… · 4:29 ▶ my first exposure was through MYOB. I was introduced through MYOB to the startup community, and that was really my first exposure.”
Vicki EngsallFounder & COO, The Jojoba Company The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · Vicki Engsall shares the benefits of gro… · 5:42 ▶ In the news
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