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NineThings
WomenEntrepreneurs
Need From Their
CPA
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Women-Owned Businesses: Growth is the Key
40%
60%
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:
3%
97%
6%
94%
Women-OwnedBusinesses
Men-OwnedBusinesses
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One obstacle to growth is lack of specialized resources for women entrepreneurs
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CPAs are a natural fit for this role, due to their unique relationships with business owners
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But some CPAs donʼt recognize the unique situation of women entrepreneurs, or have the specialized experience
to help women-owned businesses grow
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Does Yours?Consider how your CPA rates on these nine factors . . .
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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
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To ensure asset protection, many women entrepreneurs want a level of confidential planning that goes beyond the
standard CPA code of conduct
Confidentiality2
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Fiercely protective of their integrity, women entrepreneurs view their CPA as a reflection of their own high standards
Integrity3
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Women entrepreneurs expect to be a high priority to their key advisors
Priority4
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Women entrepreneurs are often strong planners who want to utilize their CPA for a broad range of business
knowledge and advice
Range of Advice5
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Women entrepreneurs need their CPA to be well-versed on overcoming challenges or seizing opportunities unique
to them
Awareness6
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Women entrepreneurs expect their CPA to work cooperatively with, and support the involvement of,
their entire business team
Team Support7
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The CPA must recognize how the woman entrepreneur wants to address special needs and communication for
their family
Family Support8
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Women entrepreneurs must feel completely sure that their CPA places her and her businessʼs best interests first
Trust9
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The right CPA can be a crucial step toward long-term success for the woman-owned business
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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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801 W. South Boundary, Suite CPerrysburg, OH 43551
(419) 931-3005