Audrey joins the MBGS with a wealth of experience, a background in accountancy coupled with over 18 years running her own successful small businesses in a variety of sectors including finance, leisure and social care.

Currently, Audrey runs a  weight loss consultancy. Previous business successes include establishing a successful children’s day nursery and a paragliding school teaching people to fly. Extremely varied but all require a customer service approach and attention to detail.

After qualifying in Business Studies, her career started in financial roles in the UK. On moving to the Isle of Man in 2005,  Audrey was appointed to the Children’s Centre management team and lectured at the Isle of Man College. From there she returned to accountancy with Crowe Clark Whitehill LLC and subsequently established her own accountancy business offering book-keeping, accountancy and compliance services.  An integral part of the service was  mentoring support  for fledgling entrepreneurs and during transition phases for established companies.

The personal experience of running all aspects of her own businesses has given her the depth of knowledge to make her consultancy professional, relevant and empathic.

Sandra moved to the Island 20 years ago and is an experienced CEO, non-executive director and trusted advisor having worked for entrepreneurs at board level for the past 14 years. She has experience of designing and implementing strategies for growth, achieving company turnarounds, acquisitions and disposals, as well as launching new start ups.

She is currently a Director of Steer Alliance working as a Business Confidante for serial entrepreneurs assisting them to review, develop and implement strategies to achieve their vision acting as a sounding board throughout the time. Sandra transitions easily between industries and has experience of working with both products and services. She also has significant experience working with high net worth individuals overseeing key strategic projects.

Sandra holds an MBA from Henley Business School, a 1st Class Honours in Business Studies and is a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Member of the Institute of Directors and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. She is currently studying for her Certificate in Company Direction.

Helen became a business advisor supporting small business start-ups in 2008, bringing with her over 25 years human resources and business management experience, gained from working within a diverse industry base in both London and the Isle of Man.

During this time, Helen has successfully provided, guidance, advice and support to over 220 local start-up businesses.

Helen is the owner and director of Paradigm Consultants Ltd, a highly successful HR outsourcing business based on the Isle of Man. Helen was also a member of the senior management team at Ronaldsway Aircraft Company for over 5 years. 

Tracy Underwood has worked in the Isle of Man small business industry for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge to help and support small businesses.

A Chartered Certified Accountant, she started her first company Enigma Accountancy and Bookkeeping Ltd in November 2016  specialising in mentoring small businesses. In this time she has successfully acquired 40 clients, including web designers, nurseries, caterers, builders and many more. 

Tracy has also worked at Equiom as a Senior Client Accountant, accountancy firm Callow Matthewman & Co and Standard Bank.