nine things women entrepreneurs need from their cpa

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Women-Owned Businesses: Growth is the Key

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Women-owned businesses account for 40% of all privately-held firms . . .

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Women-Owned Businesses: Growth is the Key

. . . but only 3% of of women-owned firms have revenues of $1 million or more, compared to 6% for men-owned businesses:

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One obstacle to growth is lack of specialized resources for women entrepreneurs





CPAs are a natural fit for this role, due to their unique relationships with business owners





But some CPAs donʼt recognize the unique situation of women entrepreneurs, or have the specialized experience

to help women-owned businesses grow





Does Yours?Consider how your CPA rates on these nine factors . . .





Things Women Entrepreneurs Need from Their CPA

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Women entrepreneurs must feel their CPA treats them as an equal and really listens to them

Respect1





To ensure asset protection, many women entrepreneurs want a level of confidential planning that goes beyond the

standard CPA code of conduct

Confidentiality2





Fiercely protective of their integrity, women entrepreneurs view their CPA as a reflection of their own high standards

Integrity3





Women entrepreneurs expect to be a high priority to their key advisors

Priority4





Women entrepreneurs are often strong planners who want to utilize their CPA for a broad range of business

knowledge and advice

Range of Advice5





Women entrepreneurs need their CPA to be well-versed on overcoming challenges or seizing opportunities unique

to them

Awareness6





Women entrepreneurs expect their CPA to work cooperatively with, and support the involvement of,

their entire business team

Team Support7





The CPA must recognize how the woman entrepreneur wants to address special needs and communication for

their family

Family Support8





Women entrepreneurs must feel completely sure that their CPA places her and her businessʼs best interests first

Trust9





The right CPA can be a crucial step toward long-term success for the woman-owned business





About Tebay & AssociatesTebay & Associates is a full-service accounting and business advisory firm located in Perrysburg, Ohio. Founded by Managing Partner Garth Tebay, CPA, CVA, MAFF, CM&AA, the firm specializes in the needs of small and mid-sized, closely-held companies. The firm has developed a particular expertise in working with family and women-owned businesses.





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(419) 931-3005

