PerForm Packaging Solutions, established in 2007, provides end-of-line packaging equipment for FMCG and industrial sectors, including food, beverage, and household products. The company specialises in case and tray packing, cartoning, shrink and stretch wrapping, robotic pick-and-place systems, and palletising solutions, delivering reliable automation designed to maintain continuous production and meet demanding operational standards.
Before engaging with Tall Books
Prior to engaging Tall Books, PerForm Packaging Solutions managed its accounting internally using spreadsheets, with monthly reconciliations completed by an external accountant. The bookkeeping function was entirely manual.
At an earlier stage of the business, this approach was sufficient. It matched the size of the operation and the transaction volume at the time. As the company expanded, however, the gap between operational growth and financial oversight became increasingly evident.
Transaction volumes increased. The pace of work accelerated. The existing process did not scale accordingly.
Processing slowed, errors occurred, and maintaining the books required a level of time and personal involvement that was no longer sustainable. What had once been manageable became restrictive. The impact extended beyond administration.
“No personal life with every weekend spent doing the bookkeeping myself as it was completely manual.” – Chris Baudinette
As the business grew more complex, the need for timely, accurate financial reporting increased. The internal approach lacked the consistency required to support a business operating in demanding markets.
Moving towards a more integrated system
PerForm Packaging Solutions found Tall Books through online research and also considered hiring a part-time bookkeeper. The objective was not simply to reduce workload, but to establish a financial structure capable of supporting continued growth.
During an initial video call, the business presented an overview of its operations. Discussions centred on implementing accounting solutions that would capture and integrate the operational systems already in place. The intention was not to disrupt what was working, but to ensure the financial framework matched it.
Following the engagement, Tall Books stepped in. Their once all-over-the-place spreadsheets are now tidied up. Chris Baudinette, Managing Director and Founder of PerForm Packaging Solutions, used to spend hours managing it all, but now they only spend minutes per week reviewing it all.
A dedicated team from Tall Books is responsible for managing and operating the system, providing consistency and accountability.
“We have accounting packages in place now and, after a few changes in personnel at the start, we have a dedicated team managing and running an excellent system. There’s no question we have that’s too difficult or a problem that can’t be resolved.”
Structural relief and operational focus
With the updated structure in place, financial records are maintained consistently and kept current. Queries are addressed as they arise, and Tall Books liaises directly with the company’s accountant to ensure alignment.
The removal of internal weekend bookkeeping represented more than a time-saving solution. It changed the dynamic of how financial management sat within the business.
“I personally have my life and weekends back. With all the tools at our disposal we don’t have to worry about our accounts anymore, and Tall Books interacts directly with our accountant.” – Chris Baudinette
What had previously required constant personal effort is now handled within a clear, reliable system. Financial management is no longer an after-hours job.
This shift freed internal capacity and redirected focus back to core operations.
Outcome and ongoing impact
The impact of the transition has been practical and ongoing. The spreadsheets are organised, up to date and easy to review. What once took hours each week now takes minutes.
“It frees us up to focus on our core business. It’s much smoother. There’s real peace of mind.”
By tightening up its bookkeeping and putting a dedicated team in place, PerForm Packaging Solutions now has financial systems that match the scale of the business.
What started as a way to relieve pressure has become part of how the business operates; clear, controlled and built to support growth.