We had the good fortune of connecting with Tiffany Perkins and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tiffany, how do you think about risk?

There are always risk in starting your own business. For my business, I knew I had to take the risk and bet on myself. I rolled out my business services and plans in steps to take a conservative risk. When things prospered I proceeded to expand more and more. Some things worked really well while some things had to get streamlined or removed. In the end betting on myself and taking that risk was one of the best decisions I have made.

When consulting with my business clients, risk is always a factor. Many people let the fear of failure, stop them from proceeding in accomplishing their goals. Especially when those goals require a great sacrifice or risk. However, with a positive attitude, determination, and a proper business foundation, you can ensure steady growth in your business.

So, in the end I think of risk as a fact of doing business but never a stopping point but a hurdle you must jump over to obtain your goals and the life/ career you want!

What should our readers know about your business?

In my family entrepreneurship was always looked upon fondly. So, I always had a real desire to have my own business. While I had 17+ years of experience as a paralegal, I wanted to use that knowledge to be able to work for myself. It took many years of my helping others set-up businesses, filing taxes, and consulting for free to realize that was exactly what I should for my business. My first step was offering business consulting which includes business/ non-profit formations, organization systems, and custom plans for my clients. I then attended tax training with AMG Tax Services and that was the beginning of launching my tax practice, True Professional Solutions. In tax preparation I gained a new passion in my business and fully invested into that business path as an additional business. My business has grown to provide not only for myself but for several of my family members and a group of extremely driven women!

Today I am beyond blessed to say that I have a successful Tax Preparation business in Houston, TX and Kokomo, IN (True Professional Solutions- Tax Services) as well as offering Professional Tax Software (TaxSavvy Pro Software).

I am most proud of my continued desire to help others. My clients, colleagues, mentees, and associates can all attest that I work hard for what I earn but I care just as much about helping people accomplish their goals. I share resources, connections, and information freely with so many people, as I genuinely want to see everyone achieve exactly what they want out of life. It is such a blessing and brings me joy when I see those that I have connected with succeed!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
While I am not often on the bustling Houston nightlife scene, I love so much of what Houston has to offer. I love to have a relaxing day at Treliss Spa or The Spa at the Post Oak Hotel. Getting out in nature at Deussen Park or a movie on the roof at Roof Top Cinema. My girls love to shop so we are going to the Galleria or The Woodlands Mall.
Oh, and the Houston food scene can’t be skipped of course. We are going to have to do a coin toss but we would have a list to include: Triple J’s, Jamaican Pon Di Road, Turkey Leg Hut, Bar 5015, Joey Uptown, Quotes, Grace’s, and many more!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
There have been so many influential people in my life but non-greater than God and my partner in life, best friend, and husband, Derwin Perkins. My husband has been a backbone for me during the hardest times. He has always pushed me to accomplish every goal I set and never waivers in his belief that I can do anything I set my mind to. When I doubt myself, he is right there to dismiss my concerns. So, no greater Shout-Out is well deserved then his.

Of course, I have a team of family, friends, and mentors that are impactful in my life. Many of which support me day to day and when I call they show up. My team and associates of True Professional Solutions and TaxSavvy Pro Software are amazing and I am so thankful for each of them, all of which are major bosses in their own right.

Last but not least huge Shout-Out to my clients that are absolutely phenomenal!

Website: https://www.trueprofessionalsolutions.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trueprofessionalsolutions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trueprofessionalsolutions

Other: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanytaxtalks/ and thetaxsavvypro.com

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