The Shower Man Melbourne isn’t just another trade business, it’s a family-founded operation built on doing things properly from day one.

For over 15 years, the business has grown from a small, hands-on tiling and repair service into a trusted name in shower rebuilds and bathroom renovations across Melbourne.

What started on the tools has evolved into a full-scale operation with a dedicated in-house team, showroom and warehouse in Pakenham, and strong systems behind the scenes.

But at its core, it’s still a family business. That means high standards, pride in the work, and a genuine focus on looking after customers the right way. No shortcuts, no band-aid fixes, just long-term solutions done properly the first time.

Like most trade businesses, payments used to be simple. Bank transfers in, bills paid, job done. But there was one problem. 

“We were just doing bank transfers before and missing out on points entirely,” Amanda McDonald, founder/managing director of The Shower Melbourne says.

That changed when The Shower Man Melbourne came across B2Bpay. The big draw? Being able to pay suppliers who don’t accept credit cards and still earn points. “That was the biggest thing for us, being able to pay suppliers who don’t accept cards and still earn points,” she explains.

Getting started was quick and easy, and it didn’t take long before B2Bpay became part of how the business runs day to day. “It was very easy to get started,” Amanda says.

Now, B2Bpay is used across almost everything, ATO payments, supplier invoices, and general business expenses. Around 80% of spend runs through the platform, especially where suppliers don’t take Amex. It’s not just about earning points either. There are real operational wins. “The Xero bill payments integration saves us time,” she says.

Cash flow has also improved, giving the business more flexibility when it matters most. “It’s great to be able to use our Amex, which gives us an interest-free period and frees up cash flow,” Amanda adds. But the biggest impact has been what those payments turn into. By running everyday expenses through B2Bpay, The Shower Man Melbourne now earns around 2 million Amex points each year.

And for a family-run business, that goes a long way.

“We’re able to take multiple international trips in business class each year,” Amanda says. “We do a big family trip to Europe or the US, another trip as a couple, and a few getaways to Asia, all flying business.”

“It’s a perk I couldn’t live without.” It’s not just travel, it’s time together, experiences, and rewarding the hard work that goes into running a family business every day. “The above wouldn’t be possible without Frequent Flyer points,” she says.

When asked what she likes most about B2Bpay, Amanda sums it up perfectly: “Turning business expenses into business class flights.” And for other business owners, especially those running family businesses like Amanda’s, the recommendation is simple.

“B2Bpay is an excellent payment processor for small businesses. It allows you to earn points to fly business class at a fraction of the cost, using pre-tax income. The cost of taxes and surcharges is far outweighed by the tens of thousands you receive in value.”