Kordela Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Chesapeake Region, Maryland.

Jeff Kordela, Franchise Owner and Managing Director, is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with a 30-year track record and a reputation for improving productivity and navigating companies through periods of high growth and change. His financial and accounting experience spans high tech, software, post-secondary education, R&D, manufacturing, government contracts and nonprofits.

"I am hugely excited to be partnering with Supporting Strategies to serve the community in the Chesapeake region," Kordela says. "The services of my team of professionals free up owners and management, and provide them with timely financial information so that they can do what they do best."

Dybvig Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Susan Dybvig, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a seasoned financial professional whose experience spans accounting, treasury operations and small-business management. Her accomplishments range from co-founding, building and selling a successful business to teaching and helping to launch graduate accounting programs for the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

"Sarasota is a wonderful place to live and work since the people are friendly and the area continues to experience growth," Dybvig says. "I'm proud to own a Supporting Strategies franchise with a team that will help local businesses grow by handling their routine bookkeeping functions and providing financial information to management. We want to be your partners in success and leave you more time to do the things you love in our endless summer paradise."

July 17, 2018 – Beverly, MA –  Supporting Strategies today announced they have been ranked #3 in the FlexJobs ranking of the top 25 companies hiring for part-time, remote positions. The company is growing rapidly and has garnered awards and recognition throughout recent years as a result of their progressive culture.

Seventy-seven percent of workers in a recent survey said they'd be more likely to accept a job offer if they knew they could telecommute at least some of the time. To help job seekers interested in finding part-time jobs where they can also work from home, FlexJobs released a list of the Top 25 Companies to Watch for Part-Time Remote Jobs. This list is based on an analysis of over 50,000 companies.

“Working part-time can be a great solution for many people, such as working parents, caregivers, semi-retirees, career changers, and others who for whatever reason don’t find a full-time schedule appealing,” said Sara Sutton Fell, founder and CEO of FlexJobs.

Johnson Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Chicago Northwest Suburbs.

Dee Johnson, Franchisee and Managing Director, is an investor relations and corporate communications executive with broad corporate experience in finance and communications, including 18 years in investor relations for small- and mid-cap industrial and technology companies.

"My Supporting Strategies business positions me to help other business owners succeed. When we take bookkeeping and other operations-support tasks off their plate, they can focus more of their attention on growing their business," Johnson says. "I am proud to offer state-of-the-art technology, robust processes and a network of talented, experienced associates to ensure our clients receive secure, scalable services."

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.

Supporting Strategies CEO Leslie Jorgensen was recently featured in Accounting Today.  In the article Jorgensen shares how outsourced accounting and bookkeeping firms can help support small businesses throughout the year not just during tax season. Read the full article here.

The leader in outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services paves the way for a new way of working that drives business success and work-life balance

June 27, 2018 – Beverly, MA –  Supporting Strategies has created unprecedented growth in 2018 through innovative approaches to the company’s culture and strategic mission. The firm garnered awards, recognition and tremendous growth in 2018 as a result of their progressive approach delighting both employees and clients.

Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping and operational support for small and mid-sized businesses allowing them to focus on their core competencies and running their business. Their approach creates a win-win for all involved and this year, they’ve been recognized for their intelligent approach to business building with awards from Franchise Business Review to Entrepreneur.

This year Supporting Strategies was named a top franchise for 2018 by Franchise Business Review in their annual ranking of the top 200 award-winning franchises.

FlexJobs also recognized Supporting Strategies with the #4 position in their 2018 list of the top 25 companies hiring for part-time, work-from-home jobs. Last year, Supporting Strategies ranked 23rd on this same list. “Offering a flexible, part-time work schedule is a major reason why we can attract such highly qualified bookkeeping and finance professionals,” says Leslie Jorgensen, Supporting Strategies Founder and CEO.

FlexJobs has released its 2018 list of the top 25 companies hiring for part-time, work-from-home jobs, and Supporting Strategies occupies the #4 spot. Last year, Supporting Strategies ranked 23rd on this same list.

"Offering a flexible, part-time work schedule is a major reason why we can attract such highly qualified bookkeeping and finance professionals," says Leslie Jorgensen, Supporting Strategies Founder and CEO. "We're pleased that FlexJobs has chosen to recognize our company once again."

According to its website, "FlexJobs was created in 2007 to provide a trusted, more effective, friendly, and overall better way to find professional remote and flexible jobs."

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.