Supporting Strategies was recently recognized by Hubdoc as one of the Top 50 Cloud Accountants of 2018 in the United States. 

This is the fifth year Hubdoc has released the annual Top 50 list, which aims to recognize accounting and bookkeeping firms in North America who are setting an example when it comes to leveraging cloud technology. The list is compiled from hundreds of applications, many of which included exciting stories showcasing how cloud technology has enabled both advisors and their clients to reach their goals.

“Supporting Strategies is honored to be named to the Hubdoc Top 50 Cloud Accountants of 2018 (United States) list.  Embracing cloud technology is key in allowing us to deliver top notch value and efficiency to our clients,” says Leslie Jorgensen, CEO and Founder, Supporting Strategies.

The entire Hubdoc Top 50 Cloud Accountants of 2018 list can be viewed here.

Santinelli Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, in Wilmington, Delaware, serving the counties where Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania meet. Gianluca Santinelli, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a Certified Public Accountant with EY audit experience along with deep accounting and controls expertise. He excels in improving financial processes, reducing costs and increasing profitability and cash flow through automation to help businesses be faster, simpler and/or better.

"Businesses need to be agile, just to survive in the digital age," Santinelli says. "Constant changes to, and unpredictability in, consumer demands and technology will force companies to either adapt or be left behind in short order. I am very excited to bring my experience with real-time financial reporting, higher-quality accounting services and eliminating redundant accounting tasks through technology/automation to my community's business owners. We will enable their growth and success, freeing them to 'work on the business, not in their business' and offering comfort in knowing they have a partner on their journey."

Finerghty Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

Supporting Strategies is pleased to announce the opening of our latest office, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC.

Sandra Finerghty, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a sales and business operations professional with 24 years of experience working at some of the best-known brands in high tech. With the launch of Supporting Strategies | Durham & Chapel Hill, NC, she will apply her expertise to benefit small, growing businesses throughout Wake County and beyond.

"North Carolina is an amazing place to live and work, and the Triangle region is booming with new businesses forming, along with huge growth potential for our existing small and mid-size companies," Finerghty says. "Being a Raleigh native and living in North Carolina my entire life, I'm excited to give back to my community in helping local businesses with their bookkeeping and operational support needs."

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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 2018’s Top Innovative Franchises.

Supporting Strategies has provided efficient and effective outsourced bookkeeping services and operational support to growing businesses since 2004. 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 70 offices across 29 states 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.

To select the companies on the list, Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months’ worth of data from approximately 24,000 franchisees representing more than 280 brands. Franchise owners were asked about their brands’ innovation and creativity as well as their overall satisfaction with their brands and their likelihood to recommend them to others.

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Independent Research Data Shows Veteran Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with Supporting Strategies’ Performance

Beverly, MA – Supporting Strategies was identified by independent franchisee satisfaction research firm, Franchise Business Review, as being just one of 80 franchises to qualify for its 2018 Top Franchises for Veterans list.

Supporting Strategies has provided efficient and effective outsourced bookkeeping services and operational support to growing businesses since 2004. 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 70 offices across 29 states 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.

DeRose Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Lynette DeRose, Franchisee and Managing Director, is a veteran accounting professional whose areas of expertise include financial operations, financial and strategic planning, budget development and management and calculating expense recoveries.

"I am excited to partner with Supporting Strategies to offer bookkeeping services to the Chicago Southland area," DeRose says. "I am excited to help business owners by filling a need that is often a headache for them. My passion for this role along with the best-of-breed technology that Supporting Strategies provides is a winning combination for saving business owners time and money."

Sanders Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Andrea Sanders, Franchisee and Managing Director, is an accomplished business professional with exceptional communication, negotiating and decision-making skills. She enjoys applying her experience in areas such as marketing, finance and organizational management to benefit the clients of Supporting Strategies | Philadelphia, which she founded in 2018.

"Being the first franchisee in Philadelphia and the Main Line presents the exciting opportunity to support businesses poised for growth by addressing their fundamental bookkeeping and operational needs in an advantageous and efficient manner, allowing management to focus their attention on what they do best," Sanders says. "Supporting Strategies offers companies a value proposition that is hard to pass up."

Rinehart Becomes Managing Director of New Franchise

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

Karen Rinehart brings 25 years of experience in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship to her role as Managing Director of Supporting Strategies | Central California. Her past positions include Senior Vice President of Finance at US Script, Corporate Controller at Ruiz Food Products and Audit Manager at Deloitte & Touche.

"I'm thrilled to bring the efficiencies of cloud systems and the effectiveness of Supporting Strategies processes to the business owners of the Central Valley," Rinehart says. "As part of a hub for small business, entrepreneurship and innovation, Central California businesses understand the importance of utilizing technology to add value and be competitive. My team can leverage these tools to focus on the financial details of your business so you can focus on growing revenues and managing operations. Together, we can increase your bottom line."

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."