About me
I’m Nicole, and I’ve been on both sides of the fence. Growing up in a family of self-employed entrepreneurs, I learned early on about the rollercoaster of running a business – with independence comes the uncertainty of an irregular income.
So I entered the corporate world, with a salary, colleagues and regular hours. I started as a trainee accountant, before realising that I thrived on analysing data and solving problems across finance, IT, sales, and marketing. I then applied that business analysis skillset in project portfolio management across industries including financial services, transport, and construction.
The breadth of business knowledge I had accumulated did not fit neatly into one role for one organisation, and I decided to leave the world of employment behind.
When I founded Growth Through Knowledge in 2005, suddenly I wasn’t just wearing one hat – I was juggling loads, alongside being a wife and mother. Talk about a crash course in multitasking!
My mission is to be the guide I wish I’d had. To help you write your own small business success story, by equipping you with the knowledge to build a sustainable, fulfilling business.
Industry
Book-keeper, payroll manager or wages clerk Management consultant or business analyst Business or financial project management professional IT business analyst, architect or systems designer
Skills
Bookkeeping Budgetary / Financial Management Operations Project management Business Analysis Microsoft Office