About Us
Hi, I'm Marie
Running a small business is hard — especially when you’re expected to figure everything out on your own.
That’s exactly why I created Next Steps for Business.
Small businesses have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up my grandparents and parents ran their own small businesses and I saw first-hand how much a business affects not just the owner, but their family, their time, their stress levels and their sense of security.
I understand what’s at stake when you run a business — because I’ve lived it.
Professionally, I’m a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, with experience across SME businesses and large corporate organisations. My career has spanned everything from hands-on operational roles to senior leadership positions, including my final employed role as Finance Director in a retail design company.
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In 2018, I made the move into self-employment and started my own accounting practice from scratch. I built it from zero clients into a successful, sustainable business — and sold it in 2025.
When I started my own practice, I brought with me years of commercial and strategic experience. What I focused on was translating that knowledge into practical, repeatable ways of working that suited a real small business — not a textbook or corporate environment.
The frameworks I refined allowed the business to grow with clarity, control and confidence, and they form the foundation of the Steps to Business Success course.
Everything inside Next Steps for Business is based on real experience and real small business challenges — not theory, trends or one-size-fits-all advice. They’re designed to help you step back from the day-to-day firefighting, gain clarity, and focus on the areas of your business that will make the biggest difference.
I’ve supported hundreds of small business owners in improving how they manage, run and grow their businesses, and my approach is always practical, honest and grounded in reality. There’s no pressure to build an empire here — just clear direction, better decisions and a business that supports the life you’re trying to build.
Whether you need support in one specific area or across your whole business, Next Steps for Business is designed to meet you where you are — and help you take the next step forward with confidence.
