I knew from an early age that I would be an entrepreneur. After all, both of my parents owned their own business! My mother, an accountant and business owner, is from whom I gained most of my business wisdom. She had a drive like none other, as my family depended heavily on her business success after the passing of my father. My father passed away when I was 18 years old, and I promised him right before he died that I would help my mother in the business.
Over the next few years, we actually grew her company to include 10 brick and mortar locations with over 100 employees. I had the privilege to work beside her as General Manager and handled everything - supply purchase, payroll, the books, tax preparation, HR - you name it. After about 7 years, we learned that bigger definitely wasn’t better and we scaled down after my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.
In 2010, she decided it was time for her to retire. I took ownership of the firm and rebranded; AccuTaxUSA was formed. My new entrepreneurial journey began as I continued to offer tax, accounting and business consulting services but in a more modern, technical world.
In the fall of 2020, the pandemic forced me to take a step back from my business and actually dream about what I truly wanted for it. During this planning, I realized that I was able to work from home and enjoy my youngest children more. I began homeschooling and completely transitioned my firm to an online platform. In doing so, I am now able to service clients all over the country. FINALLY my true passion became a reality! The virtual platform allows me to work from home offering services that truly align with my passion and mission.