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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | OCTOBER 5, 2026 17 Allie Blair Bookkeeping & Business Consulting helps small business owners feel less overwhelmed and more confident in their finances. Through bookkeeping, tax, and strategic advisory services, we combine numbers with real-life business support- helping our clients navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and build businesses that truly work for them. 860-942-3965 alliebookkeeping.com NOTABLE WOMEN IN ACCOUNTING Allie Blair Dorman Founder & Owner ALLIE BLAIR BOOKKEEPING & BUSINESS CONSULTING A llie Blair Dorman is the founder of Allie Blair Bookkeeping & Business Consulting, a boutique firm providing bookkeeping, tax, and strategic advisory services to small businesses. As a Bookkeeper and Business Strategist, she helps entrepreneurs understand the story behind their numbers, strengthen operations, navigate growth, and make informed financial decisions while overseeing the firm's strategy, team development, and client experience. What inspired you to pursue a career in accounting, and how has your career evolved since you first entered the profession? My career evolved organically from a love of problem- solving and helping business owners make sense of their finances and operations. What began with bookkeeping grew into tax, consulting, and strategic advisory as I realized the greatest impact happens when we use the numbers not just to report what happened, but to determine what happens next. What strengths or qualities have helped you succeed and grow as a leader? Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to admit when I don't know something have been critical to my growth as a leader. I ask questions, dig deeper, and continually challenge how things can be done better. I also believe strong leadership requires empathy. Understanding the people behind the business both as an employer and a service provider is truly essential. How has the role of accounting professionals evolved beyond traditional accounting and compliance to become more strategic business advisors? Accounting has become so much more than keeping the books and filing tax returns. We have the opportunity to truly understand our clients, their businesses, and their goals. When we combine that relationship with the numbers, we can help business owners navigate challenges, recognize opportunities, and make more confident, strategic decisions about what comes next. SPONSORED CONTENT