What makes Genene Curry with Genene Curry Accounting  a good neighbor?

The world of accounting often conjures images of stuffy offices and dull professionals poring over endless spreadsheets. However, Genene Curry of Genene Curry Accounting is on a mission to transform this perception. Recently featured on the Good Neighbor Podcast, Genene shared her journey into accounting and how she's created a welcoming space for small business owners who might otherwise be intimidated by financial management.

Genene's path to accounting wasn't planned from the start. As she explained during the podcast interview, her career began as an administrative assistant where she quickly found herself bored with regular duties. Fortunately, the company's accountant noticed her restlessness and introduced her to basic accounting tasks. What might seem challenging to many came naturally to Genene. "Oh my god, this is so easy," she recalled thinking, which led her mentor to recognize her natural aptitude for numbers. This chance encounter ultimately guided Genene toward establishing her own accounting practice, specializing in helping those who might otherwise avoid professional financial assistance.

What truly sets Genene Curry Accounting apart is their deliberate approach to being approachable. "You don't have to look a certain way to do accounting. You don't have to have a stuffy office," Genene emphasized during the interview. Her business focuses on serving clients who might be intimidated by traditional accounting firms: small business owners, self-employed individuals, artists, makers, landscapers, mechanics, and construction workers. This commitment to serving blue-collar entrepreneurs and creative professionals fills an important niche in the Asheville area, providing essential financial services to those who might otherwise struggle without proper guidance.

When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in 2023, Genene's business philosophy was put to the ultimate test. The catastrophic storm threatened not only her clients' livelihoods but consequently her own business as well. "If they don't have a business, do I have a business?" she poignantly noted. Rather than focusing on her own potential losses, Genene and her staff made the remarkable decision to keep their doors open while suspending fees. They donated their time and expertise to help community members navigate FEMA applications, loans, and grants during this critical period. This selfless approach exemplifies the community spirit that Genene believes is fundamental to life in Western North Carolina, where neighbors depend on each other, especially in remote areas.

Beyond her professional life, Genene defies the accountant stereotype in her personal interests as well. Rather than taking work home, she leaves numbers "at the door" and finds joy in attending live music shows. Having recently enjoyed performances by The Black Keys and Slay Bells, she credits these experiences with helping her release the stress that can accumulate in her line of work. This balance between professional precision and personal passion further illustrates how Genene breaks the mold of the traditional accountant.

For those intimidated by tax issues or struggling with IRS problems, Genene Curry Accounting offers a welcoming first step: a free 30-minute consultation. Through her website, Genenecurry.com, potential clients can easily request this no-obligation meeting to discuss their financial concerns. As a woman-owned, minority-owned business, Genene brings understanding and empathy to her practice that many clients find refreshing and reassuring. Her approach transforms accounting from a dreaded necessity into an accessible service that empowers small business owners to achieve financial stability and growth.

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