Nottingham businesswoman Tara Askham, founder of TKA Finance Training, has been selected as one of this year’s #iAlso100 by f:Entrepreneur, celebrating her remarkable achievements as a female entrepreneur and her commitment to empowering others through accessible finance education and mentoring and coaching.
The #iAlso100 campaign, launched in 2018, shines a spotlight on women who are driving change in their fields while juggling multifaceted lives. This year, the campaign continues its mission to inspire, support, and showcase the growing trend of women redefining entrepreneurship and creating new measures of success across industries.
TKA Finance Training, Tara’s business is dedicated to demystifying accounting and finance for non-finance managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Through interactive courses and real-life case studies, Tara empowers decision-makers to confidently navigate financial concepts like profit and loss accounts and balance sheets to drive business growth and efficiency.
From her beginnings as an admin apprentice to becoming a social enterprise co-founder and award-winning educator and subject matter expert to global accountancy bodies, Tara’s career has been defined by resilience and innovation. A published author, volunteer mentor, and a proponent of sustainability and accessibility in business, Tara embodies the spirit of the #iAlso campaign.
“I am honored to be recognised as part of the #iAlso100. My mission is to inspire others, particularly women, to see finance not as a barrier but as a pathway to opportunity,” said Tara. “I look forward to contributing to the f: Entrepreneur community and helping other female entrepreneurs to develop strong financial foundations for lasting success.”
Through her mentorship and volunteering roles with organizations like UnLtd, UK Government Help to Grow Management Scheme, NatWest Charity S&CC, and Santander Women in Business, Tara is dedicated to fostering a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs. Her vision aligns with f: Entrepreneur’s goal to increase female-led businesses from 20% to 30% by 2030.
