- December 13, 2025
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Who turns down an accountant for a business loan?
Barnett Bank did just that to Gail Markham when she founded her accounting firm 35 years ago. A banker refused to consider Markham's loan to fund the expenses of additional office space even though her business plan was solid and her client roster was growing fast.
Markham knew the reason she was turned down: She was a woman.
