Kirkpatrick Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, serving the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio.

Larry Kirkpatrick, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a veteran accountant and entrepreneur with the ability to quickly understand new businesses and identify critical business drivers. He brings over 15 years of experience as a CFO, working with companies with revenues ranging from $7 million to $250 million.

"Columbus is one of the country's fastest-growing metropolitan areas and has a strong entrepreneurial spirit," Kirkpatrick says. "I have started six successful companies and look forward to using this experience to help growing companies reach their business goals. I'm also excited about becoming a Supporting Strategies franchisee, as they have a demonstrated track record of providing valuable bookkeeping and accounting support to small and medium-sized businesses across many industries."

Kane Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, Toledo, Ohio & Southeast Michigan.

Ryan Kane, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a skilled controller with over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, and reporting. He previously spent 22 years with the leading manufacturer of tailor-welded products for the automotive industry, most recently as Regional Controller.

"I am excited to work with businesses in the Toledo area and Southeast Michigan and to leverage my experience in accounting and process improvement to enable them to operate more efficiently and profitably," Kane says. "Supporting Strategies provides the tools for back-office support so that owners of small to medium-sized businesses can focus on growing their business instead of keeping the books."

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Beverly, MA – Leslie Jorgensen, founder and CEO of Supporting Strategies, has been named to the board of the New England Franchise Association (NEFA). In this role, she will help advance the organization's mission of bringing together franchise executives, franchisees and suppliers to network and share ideas for success.

Since founding Supporting Strategies in 2004, Jorgensen has overseen the company's impressive growth, including the introduction of a franchise model in 2013. As head of Supporting Strategies Partners, she provides coaching and guidance and ensures the successful delivery of support services to franchisees across the United States.

Jorgensen, a regular attendee at NEFA events in recent years, looks forward to making an impact through her board membership. "I've learned a lot about franchising over the past six years, and I'm excited to share these lessons with my fellow NEFA members," she said. "NEFA is an outstanding resource for franchisors and franchisees. It is an honor to serve on the board."

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Independent Research Data Shows Franchisees Are Highly Satisfied with Supporting Strategies’ Innovation and Creativity

Beverly, MA – Supporting Strategies was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as one of 2019’s Most Innovative Franchises.

Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping services and operational support to growing businesses. Supporting Strategies’ skilled, experienced professionals use secure, best-of-breed technology and a proven process to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll administration. Supporting Strategies has more than 90 offices across the U.S. and offers opportunities for franchisees to capitalize on the rising demand for outsourced bookkeeping and controller level services among growing businesses.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ranking of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes rankings of the top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as guides throughout the year ranking the top franchises in specific sectors.

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Independent Research Data Shows 8 Out of 10 Veteran Franchise Owners Would Recommend Their Franchise to Others

Beverly, MA – Supporting Strategies was identified by independent research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being one of just 80 franchises to qualify for its 2019 Top Franchises for Veterans list.

Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping services and operational support to growing businesses. Supporting Strategies’ skilled, experienced professionals use secure, best-of-breed technology and a proven process to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll administration. Supporting Strategies has more than 90 offices across the U.S. and offers opportunities for franchisees to capitalize on the rising demand for outsourced bookkeeping and controller level services among growing businesses.

Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ranking of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes rankings of the top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as guides throughout the year ranking the top franchises in specific sectors.

Yousem Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Queens, New York.

Jennifer Yousem, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a results-focused leader with extensive experience in operational finance as well as financial planning and analysis. Recognized as a strategic thinker and creative problem-solver, she also excels in simplifying accounting and finance through process and systems.

"Providing financial support for over two decades has prepared me for this leadership role with Supporting Strategies," Yousem says. "I am thrilled to know that my services will ease the burden of the day-to-day and enable business owners and entrepreneurs to focus on growing their businesses.

"Queens is the largest and fastest growing borough of New York City, but it's also home to neighborhoods, communities and small-business opportunities. I'm very excited to be a part of, and contribute to, this economic expansion by helping a variety of new and established businesses thrive."

Supporting Strategies | Chicago Far West Suburbs was part of a team that received the Pro Bono Transaction of the Year award from the Turnaround Management Association (TMA). Led by General Manager Elliot Hershik, Supporting Strategies provided the nonprofit bookkeeping expertise that enabled a group of local business leaders, including several TMA members, to successfully position a distressed nonprofit for sale, preserving a valuable community resource. Read the full article.

Independent Survey Shows Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Supporting Strategies’ Performance

Independent Survey Shows Female Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Supporting Strategies’ Performance

Beverly, MA – Supporting Strategies was recently named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review in its 2019 Top Franchises for Women Report.

Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping services and operational support to growing businesses. Supporting Strategies’ skilled, experienced professionals use secure, best-of-breed technology and a proven process to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and payroll administration. Supporting Strategies has more than 90 offices across the U.S. and offers opportunities for franchisees to capitalize on the rising demand for outsourced bookkeeping and controller level services among growing businesses.

Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as in quarterly reports throughout the year that rank the top franchises in specific sectors.

Supporting Strategies was among more than 265 franchise brands, representing nearly 8,800 female franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the Top Franchises for Women. Supporting Strategies’ franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, financial opportunity, and work/life balance.

Dawn Gerber and Jessica Gerber Become Managing Directors of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Bradenton, Sarasota and Port Charlotte, Florida.

Sisters Dawn Gerber and Jessica Gerber are Franchisees and Managing Directors. In a career spanning more than two decades, Dawn has consulted clients across many industries on improving business performance, strengthening sales and marketing efforts and achieving other mission-critical objectives. Over the past 25+ years, Jessica has gained extensive experience in solving critical business issues, driving results and leading organizations across all lifecycle stages to success.

"Through my work with evolving businesses, I see first-hand the bookkeeping and operational challenges faced by many companies," Jessica Gerber says. "I'm excited to partner with my sister to bring our clients solutions that help address those challenges and let them focus on securing success for their business."