Hallin Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Cynthia Hallin, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a Senior Financial Analyst by trade who has deep experience in developing and implementing financial models and reports that are instrumental to analyzing and improving revenue growth and expense control. An accomplished and results-oriented professional, she has a strong record of instituting procedures that streamline operations to optimize performance and efficiency.

"I wanted to open my own bookkeeping business, but was struggling with how to go about offering top-notch technology, security, processes and service," Hallin says. "Then I learned about Supporting Strategies. Their value proposition and core values position me to serve the owners of local small businesses at the highest standard while allowing them to focus more of their time on growing their business. It's almost like the Supporting Strategies model was created just for me."

Barber Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Maryland's Montgomery, Howard and Carroll counties.

Steven Barber, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a finance and accounting veteran who excels in improving financial capabilities and efficiencies, ensuring financial integrity and transparency, and providing financial insights for quality decision making. He brings proven strengths in analyzing data to identify niches that will drive revenue growth and/or reduce expenses.

"I'm very excited to join the Supporting Strategies family and serve the community I've lived in for over 21 years," Barber says. "Supporting Strategies' solution aligns with my own business philosophy in that we help local businesses grow by instituting best-of-breed technology and processes that drive productivity and let the business owner concentrate on running their business. The high level of service coupled with the lower cost creates a win-win situation for our clients.

"I'm proud to own a Supporting Strategies franchise that allows me to help local businesses grow their bottom line."

Jacokes Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Brad Jacokes, Franchisee and Managing Director, has more than 30 years of experience driving improvements in all aspects of business operations, accounting, finance and customer relationship management. He excels at building teams to reach aggressive goals through improved processes and sustainable solutions aimed at driving efficiencies and results.

"Supporting Strategies is changing the way bookkeeping is done," Jacokes says. "We provide a solution that uses best-of-breed technology and processes, with highly skilled associates who are aligned to the customers they support. That's why we can provide a higher level of service at less cost and time than having the work done in-house."

Willingham Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Jon Willingham, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a proven Operations Director with over two decades' experience who specializes in running efficient back-office/treasury operations as well as building or restructuring departments and teams. He maintains an unwavering focus on boosting productivity, quality and revenue while reducing expenses and cultivating client relationships.

"I am excited about joining the Supporting Strategies family because I believe in the business model and the ability to help our clients," Willingham says. "Supporting Strategies has built something very special that will enable me to partner with businesses and have a real impact on their bottom line."

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.