DeDe Jacques - Owner
Account on DeDe
 
How many years have you been in business?
2 years

What product or service do you offer?
I offer tax preparation services for businesses and individuals, business setup assistance, bookkeeping, payroll, and many more. These services aid my clients to take charge of their businesses. My goal is to not just offer these services, but help my clients fully understand how their business operates.
 
What makes your business different, competitive, or unique?
The heart of my business is to personally connect with and empower my clients. I provide a diverse range of services for individuals and businesses because people are my passion. It takes a lot of strength to start a business and finding aid can be difficult, but I believe that everyone can achieve their dream business. My mission is to contribute my resources so that my clients can focus on their strengths. I believe that my honesty and determination set me apart from other similar businesses. I promise to stay open and communicative with my clients and will always strive to find the right course for each business with whom I'm partnered.

What is the nicest thing a customer has ever said about your business?
Recently, I was working on tax preparation for a locally owned small business. I was discussing the steps we needed to take and how it applied to this business when my client said, "Wow, you explain these details in a way I can actually understand. Let's do it!" It's important for me to connect with my clients and ensure they understand all aspects of their business, so this meant the world to me!
 
How has your business found value in your membership with the Gilbert Chamber?
The Gilbert Chamber has improved my business by helping me grow my connections and reach new audiences. I am also empowered as a business owner to create interpersonal relationships with other business owners and members of the community. The Chamber has enhanced my knowledge and support for the community.
 
What Motivates you professionally?
Being able to help people. I know how difficult it can be to find your course in life. I've held many different jobs but one constant emerged: I could always help people. Seeing someone start their own business and watching them grow alongside it sparks joy in me. Eagerly, I Know I can help my community and the individuals around me which brings a sense of fulfillment that I can't compare. My motivation is connected with people.

What do you consider to be your greatest success?
I would have to say my greatest success is raising my inspirational kids. Each of them works so hard to achieve their goals and to overcome any challenge ahead of them. They inspire me to stay strong and to remember that I can make a difference. My kids are so loyal and dedicated to each other and me that I feel so blessed to have them by my side.
 
Who do you look up to or admire?
There are many successful business women that I am close with, and each of them are my role models. I admire them so much for their courage to start a business and their tenacity to hold on to what they're passionate about. It can be hard to be a female business owner in certain scenarios but each of these women has so much strength and diligence. Their encouragement and enthusiasm inspires me so much.

When you're not working where, in Gilbert, do you spend your time?
Romeo's Euro Cafe! My husband and I discovered this restaurant a few years ago, and it's our new go-to. The ambiance is so welcoming and calming. The food is so fresh and exciting which is perfect for us. I especially love the goat shrimp dish.

<a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.accountondede.com/" href="http://www.accountondede.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; border: none; color: rgb(38, 133, 198); cursor: pointer; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: " national="" 2",="" "helvetica="" neue",="" helvetica,="" arial,="" "hiragino="" sans",="" kaku="" gothic="" pro",="" ?????,="" ??????,="" yugothic,="" "yu="" gothic",="" "ms="" ????",="" sans-serif;"="" target="_blank">