Work With Me
Finance at the heart of your hive.
Hi, I’m Sarah Martin, CPA, MBA, and founder of SM Consulting. I’m here to take the stress out of finance, compliance, and strategy, so you can focus on what you love.
Whether you’re a woman building her business, a school committee serving your community, or a growing SME navigating change, I bring clarity, calm, and confidence to the numbers.
Let’s make your finances simple, strategic, and soulful.
Mentoring and coaching
You’re ready for growth, and the Queen Bee is here to guide you.
These business mentoring and coaching sessions are a dedicated space for clarity, confidence, and real progress. Together, we’ll map strategy, refine systems, and untangle the sticky parts of business with practical, hands-on support.
Each session is personalised to your needs, whether it’s financial focus, operational flow, or nurturing your next big idea. This is where overwhelm transforms into empowerment, and your vision starts taking flight.
Guidance with heart, so you can shine.
EMERGING HIVE
MENTORING AND COACHING
You’ve felt the stirrings of change. You’ve had your discovery session. Now it’s time to rise.
The Emerging Hive is your next step, a space where clarity meets action and overwhelm transforms into empowerment. These sessions are designed for women in business who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving.
Work side-by-side with the Queen Bee in real-time virtual meetings, complete with screen sharing, live demonstrations, and tailored guidance. Whether you're untangling your finances, streamlining operations, or nurturing your next big idea, this is your safe space to grow at your own pace.
What’s included:
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User-driven coaching and mentoring
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Practical, hands-on support for your day-to-day business needs
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Guidance beyond finance, including strategy, systems, and connections to trusted experts
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A judgement-free zone where your brilliance is celebrated and your challenges are met with compassion
You’re not alone.
You’re building something beautiful.
And you’re wise enough to know that every Queen Bee needs her hive.
Feel the buzz of support, clarity, and confidence that lasts long after each session ends.
SUPPORTED HIVE
MENTORING AND COACHING
You’ve started building your hive, now it’s time to feel held.
The Supported Hive is your sanctuary of guidance, accountability, and gentle momentum. Perfect for women who are ready to move forward but want a steady hand to hold as they do.
What’s included:
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2 x 1-on-1 sessions per month (flexible delivery)
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Access to the 4-week Warm Hive Hugs program
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Coaching, checklists, and real-time guidance
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Monthly Hive Health Check-ins: Q&A, Bee Dreaming, and Affirmations
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Up to 3 hours of back-end support
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Option to add extra sessions via the Emerging Hive pack
The Queen Bee has a lot of heart, but even she can only nurture a limited number of hives with the care they deserve.
To ensure every subscriber receives premium attention, this tier is capped.
Nurture your growth with gentle guidance, steady support, and the warmth of a thriving hive.
Growing HIVE
MENTORING AND COACHING
You’re ready to grow, and the Queen Bee is ready to guide.
The Growing Hive is for women stepping into leadership, ready to scale, streamline, and strengthen their business foundations.
What’s included:
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4 x 1-on-1 sessions per quarter
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Xero subscription included
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Access to the 12-week Growing Hive program
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Quarterly Finance Reports & Rolling Cashflow
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Business “Hive Mapping” with SWOT analysis
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Hive Health Check-ins: Q&A, Bee Dreaming, and Affirmations
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Finance & admin virtual support for you or your team
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Up to 10 hours of back-end support
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Option to add extra sessions via the Emerging Hive pack
The Queen Bee’s time is precious — and so is yours. To ensure deep, meaningful support, this tier is offered to a select few.
Scale with strategy, lead with confidence, and watch your hive flourish.
Thriving HIVE
MENTORING AND COACHING
You’re not just building a business, you’re building a legacy.
The Thriving Hive is your premium partnership with the Queen Bee. Designed for women who are ready to lead boldly, scale sustainably, and position their hive for long-term success.
What’s included:
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9 x 1-on-1 sessions across the year
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Annual Xero subscription
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Quarterly Finance Reports & Rolling Cashflow with ratios and risk register
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Bank reconciliation & basic bookkeeping OR mentoring for your in-house team
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Business Positioning & Competitor Analysis
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Business “Hive Mapping” with SWOT
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Hive Health Check-ins: Q&A, Bee Dreaming, and Affirmations
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Finance & admin virtual support for you or your team
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Up to 45 hours of back-end support
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Option to add extra sessions via the Emerging Hive pack
The Queen Bee offers her deepest care to only a few thriving hives. This tier is intentionally limited to ensure you receive the highest level of attention, strategy, and support.
Lead boldly. Grow sustainably. Build the legacy your hive deserves.
Why Work With Me
With over 20 years of experience across industries and sectors, I bring seasoned expertise and a human approach, finance that supports your wellbeing as much as your bottom line. My focus is on community, from women-led businesses to school committees, creating ripple effects of abundance that extend far beyond the numbers. As a trusted advisor, I bridge the gap between you and banks, tax agents, insurers, and regulators, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Let’s build your hive. Let’s grow your business. Let’s do it with heart.
