Celebrating 2026 National Women’s Small Business Month

Every small business has a story. Some begin with a handful of clients or a leap into entrepreneurship. Others grow from family traditions or years of experience in the tax profession.

This National Women's Small Business Month, we're sharing stories from women business owners in the NATP community. From independent tax practices to multigenerational family firms, these women have taken different paths to building their businesses.

Meet the women who shared their stories with us and learn more about the businesses they've built.

Johanna Alburquerque, Scala & Co. – Pennsylvania

Scala & Co. is a multidisciplinary advisory firm helping individuals and small businesses navigate taxes, accounting, HR, and financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence. I founded Scala with the belief that business owners deserve more than transactional services. As a tax professional, HR practitioner and business owner, I bring a practical, compliance-focused approach to every engagement. Through Scala & Co., I work closely with growing businesses on tax preparation and planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, HR compliance and strategy, and financial guidance. Building the firm has allowed me to combine my background in psychology, human resources, taxation and business operations into one advisory practice focused on helping clients make informed decisions and build stronger businesses. For me, entrepreneurship has also been a continuous process of learning, adapting and becoming more intentional about the kind of firm I want to build. Organizations like NATP have been an important part of that professional development by providing education, resources and a community of tax professionals committed to doing the work well.

Lisa Anderson, Phoenix Strategic Tax and Financial Forensics, PLLC – Oklahoma

We're a boutique public accounting firm focused on tax strategy and planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals, with a high concentration of clients in real estate. Our firm also prepares business valuations and provides financial forensics services, including fraud and embezzlement investigations and family law matters. I'm a CPA with a master's degree in taxation, hold an ABV, CFF and PFS certification through the AICPA, and am a licensed private investigator.

Lisa Belmonte, Belmoore Financial Solutions – Pennsylvania

Working with Belmoore Financial Solutions means securing a year-round ally dedicated to your financial health. We serve Lancaster, Pennsylvania and clients nationwide in most cases through a secure client portal, and we strip away industry jargon to deliver actionable financial intelligence that helps you make informed decisions with absolute clarity. From proactive tax reduction strategies to meticulous day-to-day ledger management, our mission is to build a solid, scalable financial foundation that allows you to focus on what you do best: driving your life and business forward.

Kelly Bender, TBS – Pennsylvania

At TBS, we're all about giving our clients a complete accounting experience. With over 25 years of helping individuals and small businesses in the Pittsburgh area, our team is here to support you with your current needs and build a long-term partnership as your business grows. We specialize in working with individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. As a local small business ourselves, we take pride in offering top-notch accounting, bookkeeping, and tax return services to our neighbors and businesses just like ours. We know that navigating the world of finance can feel overwhelming, so we're here to make it easier for you. Whether you're looking for help with tax planning, organizing your books or developing a strategy for long-term financial success, we've got you covered every step of the way. Our goal is to help you save time, reduce stress and keep your business moving forward – because when you succeed, we succeed.

Skylar Bischoff, Bischoff Accounting & Tax Services – Iowa

We're a team of CPAs who provide tax preparation and advisory, bookkeeping, and payroll services to small businesses and individuals.

Sherquna Bloodser, SLP Mobile Services – Mississippi

SLP Mobile Services helps individuals and business owners with tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, credit support, travel planning and access to business funding partners. Through The Bureau by D.O.E., we also provide tax professionals with training, tax software, CRM tools and business resources.

Virginia Burgdorf, VB Bookkeeping LLC – Michigan

We provide bookkeeping, payroll and income tax preparation services, helping small businesses and individuals access resources for bookkeeping, payroll, HR, auditing and taxes. We're QuickBooks ProAdvisors. We not only do the work for our clients, but we also teach clients who want to be more independent.

Kari Dearborn, Eitland Tax & Accounting, LLC – Iowa

We are a local tax and accounting office that my father started back in the late 1960s. My daughter and I, along with my father, still operate it in our hometown.

Jessica DeJesus, TaxSpace – Pennsylvania

TaxSpace started with me helping friends and family with their taxes after work and on weekends. As it grew, I saw that many people, especially small business owners, needed someone they could turn to throughout the year, not just at tax time. Today, my team and I help individuals, businesses and nonprofits with taxes, bookkeeping and the financial questions that come up along the way. We also share what we know through workshops and community outreach, because understanding your finances shouldn't depend on already knowing whom to ask.

Cathy Duke, Catherine T. Duke, CPA, P.C. – Pennsylvania

I have been a sole proprietor for 25 years and have never had any employees. I prepare individual and business tax returns, provide bookkeeping and payroll services to businesses and nonprofits, prepare financial statements and budgets, and offer tax planning and small business consulting.

Susan Einberger, Enjoy the Ride Financial + Life Planning – Colorado

I provide comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation services to individuals and couples. Every financial decision has a tax implication. I help clients make tax-wise decisions and understand the tax implications so there are no surprises in April. I also prepare individual tax returns to make sure financial planning activities, such as qualified charitable distributions and backdoor Roth contributions, are accurately reported.

María Estela Flores, Tax Pro & Accounting – New York

We provide professional accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial services to individuals and small businesses. Our goal is to help clients stay organized, compliant and confident in managing their finances.

Joa García, Prism Consulting VA, LLC – Virginia

Prism Consulting is a Staunton, Virginia-based business providing bookkeeping, tax strategy, HR and business advisory services under one roof. I'm an enrolled agent and QuickBooks ProAdvisor with more than 14 years of experience working with restaurants, nonprofits, retail businesses, trades and professional services. We serve clients in the Shenandoah Valley and across the country through virtual and in-person support.

Megan Hammari, Hammari Bookkeeping & Tax – Idaho

At Hammari Bookkeeping & Tax, we provide tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting services to individuals and small businesses. We focus on building real relationships with our clients and providing practical, personalized guidance, not just crunching numbers. As a small business ourselves, we understand the challenges that come with running a business, and we love being able to help our clients navigate those challenges with confidence.

Jaimee Hammer, Jaimee Hammer Tax Preparation – New Jersey

My practice is located in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and serves more than 500 personal and business clients with tax preparation, planning and representation services.

Dorothy Havey, 1040 Tax & Accounting Services – Maine

For more than 45 years, I've had the privilege of helping individuals and small businesses navigate taxes, accounting, and the financial questions that come with running a business and planning for the future. I'm especially proud to be a woman-owned, locally operated small business right here in Belfast, Maine. I understand small business because I live it, too. I know the importance of having someone you can call with a question, someone who knows your history and someone who takes the time to explain, not just prepare a return and send you on your way. My practice has always been built on relationships, experience and personal service. Many of my clients have been with me for years, and I consider that one of the greatest compliments I could receive.

Esther Jozwiak, Jozwiak Tax & Accounting LLC – New York

I am an enrolled agent, and I work with individuals, families and small businesses on their tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, and IRS and state issues. One of the things that is important to me is helping people understand their taxes. I don't want clients to just receive a tax return and have no idea what it means. My goal is to take the mystery out of taxes and help my clients understand what we are doing and why. I use technology to make the process easier for my clients. Clients can upload their documents through a secure portal, communicate with me and keep track of where their return is in the process. I also provide a video review of tax returns so clients can go through their return with me and understand the results. I don't look at tax preparation as something that happens only once a year. I want to be available to my clients throughout the year when they have questions or when something happens that could affect their taxes. I try to be someone they can call before making a financial decision rather than after the fact when it is too late to do anything about it.

Dr. Sharon Mason-Love, A-Countability Plus Tax Service – Georgia

I am the founder of A-Countability Plus Tax Service, LLC. With more than 23 years of experience in the tax industry, I provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services for individuals and small businesses. I take a personal approach to helping my clients understand their finances and tax responsibilities. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is teaching and mentoring other tax preparers. Through hands-on training, coaching and ongoing support, I help new and experienced professionals strengthen their tax knowledge, organize their businesses and gain confidence in serving their clients. Whether someone is just getting started or ready to grow an established practice, my goal is to share practical guidance and lessons from my own experience to help them build a successful, sustainable tax business.

Martha Nest, Westview Tax Services – Kentucky

I began preparing tax returns part-time in 1980 in the state of Maine after completing a certificate program in Income Tax Accounting at the University of Maine. At the time I was in the Coast Guard Reserves, married with six stepchildren and after going back to school for small business management I became the "CFO" of my husband's business. After retiring from the Coast Guard and leaving my husband's business in 1997 with the same 10 clients, I called those clients and asked for 10 referrals each! Everyone came through and in 1997, I was in practice full-time with 100 clients. I joined NATP in 1998 and used their educational offerings to become an enrolled agent in 2005. By 2009, my practice had grown to a firm preparing about 500 returns when I decided to move to Kentucky. Before relocating, I transferred 100 clients to another tax practitioner, keeping only the clients with more complex returns or small businesses. I am most proud of the fact that when clients refer me, they say, "Just call Martha, she will help you." The business that I have carved out for myself gives me great satisfaction. It is stressful at times as I am a solo practice, but I would not have it any other way. This business has enabled me to be a successful entrepreneur and has given me a good life with meaning and purpose.

Ms. O'Harra, Tax Shield Maidens LLC – Louisiana

We provide tax preparation, prior-year return preparation and bookkeeping services. We also assist with offers in compromise and help taxpayers resolve outstanding tax compliance issues.

Kimberly Peace, Cape Fear Tax Accounting – North Carolina

We're a full-service accounting firm providing bookkeeping, payroll, tax reporting, tax preparation and tax planning services.

Susan Rozsas Short, Susan Does Taxes – Pennsylvania

Susan Does Taxes is a woman-owned tax preparation and advisory practice based in Houston, Pennsylvania, serving individuals and small businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania and nationwide. I've built my practice around making taxes less intimidating by providing knowledgeable, personalized service in a friendly, approachable environment. My goal is for every client to feel comfortable asking questions, understand their tax situation and know they have someone in their corner, not just during tax season, but throughout the year.

Orit Schiff, Five Towns CPA, P.C. – New York

We provide full-service accounting, tax and advisory services for small businesses, individuals and everyone in between.

Heather Stewart, Stewart CPA Services, LLC – Colorado

Stewart CPA Services, LLC is a remote accounting and tax practice led by Heather Stewart, CPA and military spouse, dedicated to providing year-round personalized accounting, tax, and financial guidance to individuals and small businesses. The firm offers one-stop remote bookkeeping, business payroll, household employer payroll, and business and individual tax preparation, with a specialty in resolving complex accounting and tax issues stemming from prior reporting and preparation. Heather is committed to providing unparalleled year-round support and client education, helping clients improve compliance, better understand their finances and make confident, informed decisions.