Jo-Anne Taylor is a highly experienced business professional with nearly 30 years working at executive level for a privately owned multi-entity national hotel and leisure group, working across Finance, General Management, Acquisitions and Disposals.
A second-generation Hotelier, having owned and operated businesses herself — including regional hotels, licensed venues, and an automotive importing operation — Jo-Anne understands the operational, financial, and practical realities faced by business owners. She is known for her discretion, precision, and ability to manage complex transactions calmly with accuracy and professionalism.
With hands-on experience as a Managing Director, Finance Manager, and General Manager, Jo-Anne brings a rare combination of commercial insight, financial literacy, and operational realism to business sales. She understands how businesses truly function behind the numbers — from cash flow, human resources, inventory control, and procurement through to compliance, leases, contracts, and stakeholder management.
Jo-Anne sees businesses the way buyers and financiers do, identifying value, risk, and growth opportunities that others may overlook. Highly detail-driven yet commercially pragmatic, she works closely with sellers, buyers, accountants, solicitors, and financiers to ensure transactions are structured correctly and progress efficiently.
Selling a business is more than a transaction; it is the culmination of years of work and investment. Jo-Anne is driven to deliver outcomes that are realistic, viable, and durable — a sale that reflects the true value of the business and respects the journey it took to build.
Why Sell with Jo-Anne
Selling a business is rarely just about numbers. It’s about years of effort, responsibility, and personal investment — and choosing someone who genuinely understands that matters.
