I’ve been where you are.

I know what it feels like to walk into your week with a clear plan only to finish Friday having done none of it. Watching good opportunities pass because you couldn't get your head above water long enough to grab them.

I’ve spent my career building and running growing businesses as a Founder, Director, GM, COO and CEO across health, services and multi-site operations.

I’ve founded and scaled multi-site, multi-million-dollar businesses, led teams of 70+ people, opened new locations, built systems from scratch, and carried the commercial, people and operational pressure personally.

So when I talk about growth feeling messy, I’m not speaking from theory.

I understand the constant decisions, the client demands, the people issues, the cash pressure, the compliance worries, and the systems that once worked but no longer keep up.

That is why I created essor advisory; to give SME owners practical, experienced support without corporate complexity.

My goal is to help owners step out of constant firefighting and strengthen the way their business operates, so growth feels clearer, calmer and more controlled.

Maryjane Simkovic
Founder, Essor Advisory

A business woman working on an operational growth problem
An SME Owner's desk. SME owner  figuring it out alone. A business consultant or advisor will help.

You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

I want to help. I love improvement. I like to leave things, and people, better for being there.