About Jola Strategic
Jola empowers business leaders like you to take back control, manage risks, increase profit, and create the work-life balance you strive to achieve.
How do we work?
After an initial call, we meet and you tell us about your business, what's working and what needs improving. We discuss how we feel we can help you, all completely free.
Moving forward, we work together to implement change and achieve your goals, either as a day rate or monthly retainer, sorry this part isn't free!
Meet Laura
Jola Strategic Ltd was founded by Laura Hicks ACA in 2019. Laura has 25 + years’ experience in accountancy practice
and commercial sectors, including financial services, renewable energy, retail, and construction. She gained her
expertise through the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Laura prides herself on bringing structure and calm, enabling business leaders to make confident commercial
decisions within their organisations.
Outside of work, Laura loves travel, adventure, and spends most of her time keeping up with her football-mad
son, Josh, and their lively black Labrador, Milo. An advocate for wellbeing, she always finds time to recharge
through her favourite activities, including running, skiing, dancing and yoga.
Our values
Simplicity
We keep finance simple, using plain language and a practical approach. We take the ‘scary’ out of numbers and present information so you will understand finance!
"Jola Strategic provided us with a clear financial picture".
Phil Holding, MD - Horizon Construction Ltd
Trust
Trust is at the heart of all of our business relationships, so you can feel confident and know you’re in safe hands.
"Utterly trustworthy, reliable and loyal".
Fiona Brown Communications & Event Management
Integrity
We are always led by our strong ethics and our desire to do the right thing. We take an open, honest approach so you always know where you stand.
"I am personally grateful for the delicate handling of sensitive matters".
Ashleigh Seymour-Rutherford, CEO - Colbea
Supportive
Every team needs support and guidance to keep learning and developing. We act as partners to strengthen your business and give you peace of mind.
"Working with Laura has reduced the stress and strain inherent in being a solopreneur".
Chris Lynch, MD - APC Communications Solutions Ltd