About Solace Business Management

What would you rather be doing right now? If you are an ambitious business owner looking to grow, what’s the thing you’re most short of? Almost certainly it’s time. And time is what the friendly team at Solace can give you. Trust our certified bookkeeping, business management, virtual assistant or call answering service to deal with all of those irritating tasks that get in your way. You know – the things you ‘have to do’ but aren’t much fun and don’t help your business move forward. Karen Gascoigne, Founder I bring the energy, drive and passion that will make a real difference to your business. You’ll also benefit from my 30+ years’ experience in customer service, management, business development and sales. I started out in banking and health insurance, then estate agency management and eventually bookkeeping, VA and office management. I recently managed the interior design and set up of a boutique hotel in the Caribbean, recruiting staff, setting up systems and then marketing and managing the hotel. Tough assignment, but somebody had to do it! I returned to the UK in 2013 and put all these diverse experiences together to offer businesses the support they need. I like nothing more than helping others to be their best. I’m a qualified bookkeeper with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. At weekends I enjoy watching my son playing sports, walking my dog and spending time with family and friends (with the odd gin thrown in!)

Referrals we are looking for:

If you or someone you know is struggling to juggle the demands of running their business, worry no more! We are here to help businesses typically with 2+employees and a turnover of any thing up to £5m. We understand the pressures business owners are under and are keen to become an extended part of your team allowing you to get on with what you enjoy most, which we are sure isn’t the paperwork! With a team of professionals supporting you, you can be confident everything is kept up to date, giving you accurate data anytime you need it!

Referrals we can give:

With a diverse network of professionals in the accountancy, arena we refer based on your individual needs, your visions and values. We are true believers in it not being a ‘one size fits all’ when making a referral; we want it to be the right fit!