Introducing the 2 x Karen's
Want to know who is behind Kx2? Meet the two Karen's who are here to simplify decisions for you....taking emotions out and bringing peace of mind in.
If you're looking for someone who cares and has years of knowledge and experience..... you've found us, two of us!
Karen Keynes CA
Karen Keynes (KK) is a qualified Chartered Accountant with 30 + years experience working in business.
KK's career has been based around her passion to help businesses streamline their processes through the use of innovative systems and modernised thinking. KK loves working with teams of people to collaborate, educate and achieve amazing outcomes - her eye is in the detail as she's kind of a data geek.
Karen Taylor BBA
Karen Taylor (KT) is a qualified Business Management expert with 30+ years experience.
KT has run her own businesses, worked for not for profit and corporate organisations and has always had a soft spot helping SME's, NDIS providers, sole traders and start-ups shine; KT's wealth of experience, knowledge and ability to see the big picture are all part of what makes her special.
KK's Why.....
When you find another person who has the same values and desire to help others, the why is easy. I wanted to use my skills and experience to do more than just crunch numbers....not your typical bean counter!
Having both gravitated towards improving/developing/implementing systems throughout our careers, coming together with KT (who's fun, a little bit crazy, hugely caring, super smart, has amazing emotional intelligence and adds a different perspective to my thoughts and interpretation of things) to support businesses needing help with this just made sense.
Together we create a refreshing energy through a unique, fun working environment where we make people smile......and I love that!🌻
We also both feel very strongly about our passion piece of the business, the SALT Directory. It allows others to now easily find the support they need when on the journey to transition themselves or a loved one to retirement village & aged care living arrangements.
Why the SALT Directory......Well there's a story in that....
It happened suddenly and without warning. My happy, caring, independent, public transport riding Mum with mild Parkinson’s experienced a significant shift in her disease with the non-motor symptoms of anxiety and depression taking hold out of nowhere.
After a month of hospitals and specialists, Mum was able to successfully return to her home, a unit accessed by two flights of stairs. However, in the following 6 months, it became apparent this had to change.
Here was the beginning of my journey into the unknown world of retirement villages and aged care facilities. Thankfully I was guided towards amazing professionals and businesses who provided support in things like locating accommodation options, legal advice, decluttering and sale of properties.
At what was an extremely emotional and vulnerable time, I very much appreciated and relied on the support of the professionals and specialists around me who helped guide us. And even moreso, I was fortunate enough to have the support, friendship and care from KT, who watched it all unfold.🌻
KT''s Why.....
For me, Kx2 Management Group was born from a simple but powerful belief: if I can help lessen someone’s burden by nutting out the details, streamlining and simplifying what feels overwhelming, then that’s exactly what I want to do.
That drive — to make business clearer, easier, and more human — is what inspired me to build a service-based business that uses decades of experience in business management, finance, and administration to genuinely make a difference.
I’ve always been passionate about teaching and empowering others. It excites me to see people grow in their understanding, feel more confident in their decisions, and improve their position — whether that’s a leader gaining clarity around digital transformation, a team learning how to adopt new systems, or a business owner discovering a smarter way to operate. Sharing knowledge and simplifying complexity is more than part of my work — it’s the reason I do it.
A big part of my why is also deeply personal. Kx2 is not just a business — it’s something KK and I built together, born from friendship, shared values, and a deep respect for each other’s skills. What started as countless conversations (some serious, some lighthearted — including a brief plan to become dog walkers! 😂) evolved into a purpose-led business that reflects both our strengths and passions. But one moment that truly shaped my purpose was watching KK navigate the deeply emotional journey of transitioning her mum from independent living to a retirement village, and eventually into full care.
Seeing someone close to me go through that reminded me how people face enormous challenges and changes everyday — in life, in business, at work and at home— and it made me realise how much of a difference the right support and guidance can make, it led me to believe KK and I have so much more to give.
There’s nothing that brings me more joy, warmth, or personal satisfaction than knowing the work I do helps people — not just by solving problems, but by giving them the knowledge, tools, and confidence to take their next step forward.
Helping people isn’t just what I do. It’s who I am. And every day at Kx2 is a chance to bring that purpose to life with one of my best friends... I mean who wouldn't want that? .