At HoMie, the mission is clear: to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship and provide pathways to build sustainable futures. Founded with a vision to offer practical support through employment, training, and community, HoMie has grown into a leading social enterprise expanded into creative production with HoMie Creative.
When Nick Pearce started the fashion-forward social enterprise in 2016, it was a humble pop-up at Melbourne Central that invited young people affected by homelessness to share their stories and break social stigmas.
From there, it’s exploded into the discerning Melbourne fashion scene, taking it by storm, not just for its bold colours and cutting-edge street style, but for its not-for-profit commitment to the community.
HoMie Creative, the social enterprise’s creative production studio, has also become a powerful extension of their mission. With 100% of profits directed to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship, every project fuels impactful programs that equip participants with valuable skills, confidence, and work experience. By partnering with HoMie Creative, their clients not only achieve their own goals but also contribute to creating a positive future for young people in need.
“We’re always challenging ourselves, asking where are we best placed to make the best possible impact.”
- Nick Pearce, Co-Founder, HoMie Creative
But as the business expanded, so did the operational complexities of running a retail business, production arm and a social cause.
“Another important thing we’ve always thought about is, we can’t do everything for everyone, but we can do something for someone.”
- Nick Pearce, Co-Founder, HoMie Creative
That’s where MYOB Business Pro stepped in; helping HoMie Creative streamline their processes so they can focus on what truly matters—empowering young people.
Automating the boring: Finding efficiency with Expense Capture
For a business like HoMie Creative, staying on top of expenses is essential but can quickly become a tedious and time-consuming task.
“Having the ability to automatically capture expenses has really lightened our load,” says Nick.
Before using MYOB Business Pro, HoMie Creative's team found themselves spending too much time managing receipts, tracking costs, and ensuring everything added up.
With MYOB’s automated expense capture feature, HoMie Creative now automates those traditionally boring, repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time and ensuring that no detail is missed.
“We can focus on what’s most important—supporting vulnerable youth—rather than getting bogged down in paperwork,” explains Nick.
Building financial trust through connected payroll
HoMie Creative's operations go beyond retail pathways and creative opportunities — they are a lifeline for their employees, many of whom are young people navigating complex personal circumstances. Getting payroll right is crucial not just for compliance, but for fostering trust and providing security for those they employ.
“We’ve needed a heap of support from partners. We rely on others’ experience in areas we don’t know as well, to help us do the things we know we can do well.”
- Nick Pearce, Co-Founder, HoMie Creative
With MYOB Business Pro, HoMie Creative manages all their payroll needs in one place. Whether it’s processing wages, tracking leave, or ensuring compliance, the platform offers confidence and peace of mind.
“Payroll used to be a stress point for us, but now with MYOB, we know everything is handled properly, allowing us to give back to the young people who make up our team,” says Nick.
MYOB Business Pro’s seamless payroll integrations means HoMie Creative can focus on the human side of their business which helps their employees build financial confidence and trust through regular, reliable income.
Paid fast, grow even faster with online payments
As HoMie’s social enterprise has scaled into offerings like Homie Creative, so has their need for faster, more efficient payment solutions. With MYOB’s online payments feature, HoMie Creative has been able to streamline transactions, ensuring they get paid faster, which is vital for maintaining cash flow and funding their mission.
“Luckily, MYOB automatically chases payments and invoices for us, so we have time to keep running on what’s important for us.”
- Nick Pearce, Co-Founder, HoMie Creative
Whether it’s processing donations or completing sales in their retail space, MYOB Business Pro ensures HoMie can grow even faster and continue making a real impact.
“Having reliable and quick payment solutions means we’re able to focus on our next move—whether that’s expanding our programs or launching new initiatives to support young people,” Nick explains.
Building a brighter future together
For HoMie Creative, MYOB Business Pro has been more than just software—it’s been a partner in helping them drive their mission forward. By automating everyday tasks like expense capture, simplifying payroll, and enabling fast online payments, HoMie Creative has been able to supercharge their operations and focus on what truly matters: breaking the cycle of youth homelessness.
With MYOB Business Pro, HoMie Creative isn’t just growing their business—they’re creating brighter futures for young people across the country. And that’s a success story worth celebrating.
