From Bali to Bolivia, Jenny Marsden has been travelling the world solo for over three decades—documenting every tip, trick, and destination through her blog Charge The Globe. Based in Queensland, this grassroots travel brand is built on authenticity, local connections, and a passion for sharing real experiences, especially for women over 50 looking to explore the world on their own terms.
But behind the scenes of the blog, photos, and guides is a business owner managing her finances and operations solo. As the sole employee of her own travel company, Jenny needed a payroll solution that made sense for her scale, without the bloat or price tag of big-name accounting software.
From traveller to tech-savvy business owner
With a background in accounts and decades of finance experience, Jenny knew what she wanted: something easy, affordable, and designed for real small business needs.
“I was with a larger finance software company, but it was way too expensive for just one employee. I had to sacrifice other software I needed to keep up with the cost.”
That all changed when she found Payroller.
By switching from Xero, Jenny was able to cut costs, simplify payroll, and reinvest in tools that helped her blog and business scale. Now she runs everything through Geek Queen Pty Ltd, her travel-focused company, and finally has room in the budget to grow.
“I’ve wanted a PA for ages, but couldn’t justify it with all the other software I was paying for. Once I moved to Payroller, I could finally afford systems with over 40 apps. It’s been a game changer.”
Travel, tech, and total control
Jenny may be flying solo in business, but her toolkit is all about automation and simplicity. Whether she’s on the road, in the airport lounge, or back home in Cairns, she runs payroll quickly and easily—without spreadsheets or headaches.
That’s why Payroller is the perfect match for her lifestyle.
How Payroller helps Charge The Globe stay on course
“Honestly, I’ve worked in accounts for decades, and this is by far the easiest payroll I’ve ever done. It’s simple to set up, affordable, and covers everything I need.”
Here’s why Jenny sticks with Payroller for her travel business:
- Set and forget – “It’s so smooth. Once it’s set up, I barely have to touch it.”
- Built for solo businesses – “Most payroll tools are built for big teams. Payroller works for me, without the fluff.”
- Budget-friendly – “It’s affordable enough that I could finally invest in other systems to grow my business.”
- ATO-compliant & STP-ready – “It ticks every compliance box and keeps my reporting simple.”
- Simple even for pros – “With my accounting background, I’ve seen it all—this is hands-down the best for ease and price.”
“Payroller lets me run a proper business structure without the cost of massive software. I’ve freed up money to grow, I get peace of mind with compliance, and I don’t spend hours on payroll. It’s one less thing to think about when I’m writing travel guides or planning my next trip.”
— Jenny Marsden, Charge The Globe
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