Steele Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Greater Newark & Passaic County (New Jersey).

Douglas Steele, Franchisee and Managing Director, has broad experience in finance, corporate development and investor relations. His over 20-year career on Wall Street included senior finance positions developing strategic growth initiatives, corporate messaging and valuation services.

Most recently, Steele served as Finance Director for a startup advertising software company, overseeing its bookkeeping, operational support and financial planning and analysis functions "From my experience dealing with small business owners, it is clear that they struggle with their bookkeeping and reporting functions, and that time devoted to reconciling accounts or building reports would be better spent focused on growing their businesses," he says. "Supporting Strategies provides a unique combination of qualified accounting professionals, comprehensive and efficient processes and leading technology solutions."

Supporting Strategies has developed a proven, scalable business model with highly automated systems and processes to deliver cost-effective bookkeeping and operational support services. With a low overhead and variable cost delivery model, franchisees can closely match costs to revenues.

Franchisees like Steele are leveraging the proprietary Supporting Strategies technology platform and team of virtual, seasoned bookkeeping professionals to serve a growing roster of clients.

Riad Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mo Riad, Franchisee and Managing Director, has led a unique career encompassing investment and risk management, front- and back-office management and entrepreneurship. His wide array of skills in managing small businesses spans areas such as accounting, operations, financial management, business development and overall leadership.

"I have a long track record of helping businesses improve operations, impact business growth and maximize profits," Riad says. "I look forward to applying my skills to serve growing small businesses in the St. Louis area."

Supporting Strategies has developed a proven, scalable business model with highly automated systems and processes to deliver cost-effective bookkeeping and operational support services. With a low overhead and variable cost delivery model, franchisees are able to closely match costs to revenues.

Franchisees like Riad are leveraging the proprietary Supporting Strategies technology platform and team of virtual, seasoned bookkeeping professionals to serve a growing roster of clients.

White Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

Ben White, Franchisee and Managing Director, is an accomplished financial executive with a long track record of producing revenue increases, cost reductions and cash-flow improvements for employers and clients. A strong team leader with expertise including financial analysis and project management, he has experience spanning energy, construction, consulting, pharmaceuticals, real estate and recycling.

"I worked for many years as a Senior Financial and Operational Manager, including providing controllership services to small business owners," White says. "I am excited to have found Supporting Strategies because of their unparalleled technical, operational and HR support for their franchisees.

"I saw a natural alignment of my personal desire to support business owners and the Supporting Strategies model of providing ever-changing technology to their franchisees that correlates as a direct benefit to businesses. Their dynamic platform allows me as a Managing Director to focus on customer needs."

Supporting Strategies has developed a proven, scalable business model with highly automated systems and processes to deliver cost-effective bookkeeping and operational support services. With a low overhead and variable cost delivery model, franchisees are able to closely match costs to revenues.

Franchisees like White are leveraging the proprietary Supporting Strategies technology platform and team of virtual, seasoned bookkeeping professionals to serve a growing roster of clients.

Schanen Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Milwaukee.

Mark Schanen, Franchisee and Managing Director, has expertise in financial planning and analysis, cash and treasury management, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and more. He is known for his ability to see the big picture, fix complex problems and build effective teams to meet customer needs.

"I grew up in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and am excited to bring my professional skills along with the technology and tools that Supporting Strategies has developed to firms in my home market," Schanen says.

Supporting Strategies has created a proven, scalable business model with highly automated systems and processes to deliver cost-effective bookkeeping and operational support services. With a low overhead and variable cost delivery model, franchisees are able to closely match costs to revenues.

Franchisees like Schanen are leveraging the proprietary Supporting Strategies technology platform and team of virtual, seasoned bookkeeping professionals to serve a growing roster of clients. 

Supporting Strategies is proud to announce that Jane Lvovskiy, Managing Director of Supporting Strategies | Brooklyn - Staten Island, has received a "20 Under 40 Leadership Award" from the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC).

Presented during the SIEDC Annual Business Conference on April 17, the awards recognize standout young professionals who exemplify outstanding leadership skills in their fields and communities.

"I'm thrilled to be included among such a diverse and dynamic group of young leaders," Lvovskiy says. "Networking makes our business community even stronger."

The SIEDC has been responsible for over $550 million in new investment and helped create more than 3,500 jobs since it began in 1993.

This is Jane’s second leadership award. Last year, she won a Brooklyn Stars Under 40 award.

Boston Voyager is a publication dedicated to showcasing the best in Boston — from inspiring entrepreneurial leaders to great companies that change the status quo and make a mark on their industry.

Boston Voyager recently interviewed Supporting Strategies CEO Leslie Jorgensen, who shared the story of how her vision of becoming the go-to resource for outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services led to becoming a nationwide franchise organization. Leslie details her strategic vision, challenges the company faced, and the core values that contributed to the success of the company.

Leslie founded Supporting Strategies in 2004. By offering bookkeeping and accounting professionals the chance to work on a part-time basis from home, Leslie was able to build a strong, experienced, professional team — one that could meet exceptionally high standards for customer service.

Supporting Strategies Expands to Central Massachusetts

Worcester, Mass. — Supporting Strategies, the outsourced bookkeeping service provider that enables business owners to focus on and grow their core business, is pleased to announce the opening of their latest office, in Central Massachusetts.

John Gleason, Franchisee and Managing Director for Supporting Strategies' North Shore and MetroWest locations, will also serve in these roles for Supporting Strategies | Central Massachusetts. Gleason recently hired a Business Development Manager, Darlene Trainor, who will focus on developing business in the Central Massachusetts and MetroWest territories.

Our CEO shares insight on some misconceptions and benefits of a work-from-home culture

Supporting Strategies’ CEO Leslie Jorgensen was recently interviewed by Glassdoor — one of the nation’s leading websites focusing on career development and what it’s really like to work at top companies from coast to coast.

Glassdoor covers trends, career advice and the latest headlines, with experts and executive insights. The site examined the topic of working from home in a recent article featuring Supporting Strategies.

Supporting Strategies is proud to offer a work-at-home culture in locations across the United States. Leslie Jorgensen shed light on this rising trend and pointed out that this arrangement is not only convenient for employees but can be rewarding for employers as well. She also shared some of the most persistent myths about working from home, as well as what the reality behind them is.

Yeomans Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in West Michigan.

Daniel Yeomans, Franchisee and Managing Director, has an extensive background in court-appointed receivership, business management and real estate brokerage. He has been directly involved in managing hundreds of business entities, each requiring bookkeeping, budgeting, financial statement preparation and financial analysis.

"I am extremely impressed with Supporting Strategies," Yeomans says. "It provides a national support system at a local level. More importantly, the people behind the scenes are passionate and continuously strive to maintain the highest standards and implement the best technology available."

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"I see this venture as an extension of my commitment to supporting the local startup community," says Wald, Managing Director of Supporting Strategies' Santa Monica and Los Angeles offices.

Ballparq enables early-stage entrepreneurs to build beautifully engaging financial models of their business without having to be Excel experts. Rather than employing spreadsheets, the application guides users through a series of interview-style questions to develop their financial forecast while educating them on how to tell the financial story of their business model in logical, conventional terms.