A business advisor and coach who has sat in your chair
I help owners of service-based businesses across Adelaide and regional South Australia build businesses that run well, grow in value and don’t rely on them for everything.
Sound familiar?
You are growing a new business and being pulled in all sorts of directions. Marketing, pricing, managing growth, expenses, employing people … it is hard to do everything and prioritising what is most import is challenging.
You're the one everyone comes to. Every decision, every problem and every "quick question" lands on your desk. The business is doing well, but it can't seem to do much without you.
Your team has grown, but not quite on purpose. Roles have blurred, good people are stretched, and you're spending more time managing than leading.
You know where you want to go, or you think you do. The plan is in your head. Finding the time to turn it into something real is another matter.
One day you might think about selling. Maybe in three years, maybe in ten. You're just not sure where to start, or whether the business would be worth what you hope.
If any of these ring true, you're in good company. They're the things I hear most often from business owners, and I lived every one of them myself.
Why I became a business advisor
In 1998 I co-founded a recruitment business from a home office with one desk, a computer and a corded phone. Installing a fax machine was an exciting next step!
Over the next 25 years we grew it into a successful agency. We worked through the dot com boom, GFC, a pandemic and plenty of other economic ups and downs. Over time we built a team to help run the business and in 2023 we sold it.
That last part - building a saleable business - didn't happen by accident. It took years of building systems, developing people and letting go of things I'd held onto tightly. It's also exactly what made the business worth buying.
Now I help other owners do the same. I draw on that experience and on more than 15 years on boards. My advice isn't theory. It's what I've tested, got wrong, fixed and learned along the way.
Start with a clear business strategy
The Business Exit Strategy Blueprint
Most business owners don't need more advice. They need time to step back, think clearly and decide what matters most. Across two half day strategy session we take time out of daily business to develop your personalised blueprint.
Session one: We get clear on what you want, for you and for the business, and take an honest look at where things stand today.
Session two: We turn that into a practical plan, with clear priorities, milestones and next steps.
You'll leave with a written roadmap you can act on straight away. It works whether your goal is growth, a stronger team, more time back, or a sale down the track.
Business coaching, exit planning and advisory
As a business advisor and coach based in Adelaide, I work with owners across the city and regional SA, in person or online.
Exit planning
Hands-on business advisory
Business Coaching
Regular, structured sessions that keep you focused, accountable and moving forward. A sounding board with real-world experience behind it.
Whether you're selling in three years, in ten or you are not sure what your exit plan is, I'll help you create a plan to build a business that's more valuable and less dependent on you. Learn more about exit planning
For a key project, a gap in your team or a period of change, sometimes you need experienced help inside the business. That's when I roll up my sleeves and work alongside you. Learn more about advisory
"Her warm approach, combined with her depth of knowledge and practical guidance, has helped me take my business to the next level… and most importantly, increasing profitability."
Leah
Client Testimonials
What business owners say
"She brings excellent structure to each session, asks exactly the right questions, and delivers advice and intelligence that genuinely moves the needle."
Georgi
"What I love most about Jane is her ability to walk into a storm, calmly assess the situation and hand you back a clear, simple path forward."
Rachel
What would make the biggest difference to your business right now?
If you’re not sure, that’s a great place to start. There’s no hard sell, just an honest conversation about where your business is and where you’d like it to go.
Jane Carey 0417 817 781