About Us

We were founded on the guiding principle of providing value to all stakeholders. This remains true today, and our franchisees are supported by a solid infrastructure, proven successful model, a team of expert collaborators, and an innovative and inclusive culture that empowers them to thrive.

2004

Company founded by Leslie Jorgensen

2005

Hired first Financial Operations Associate

2007

Established first Financial Operations Team

2008

Launched Workplace™, our proprietary workflow management system

2010

Held first Business Fundamentals Bootcamp

2011

Supporting Strategies featured in Boston Globe article “The Mom Model” about remote workforces

2013

Founded Supporting Strategies Partners
Sold first franchise

2016

Supporting Strategies named Top 50 Franchise Based on Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review

2017

Supporting Strategies named Top 50 Franchise Based on Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the second year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to the FlexJobs 25 Top Part-Time Jobs List
50th franchisee joins Supporting Strategies
Supporting Strategies named to Best Franchises for Women list by Franchise Business Review

2018

Supporting Strategies named Top 50 Franchise Based on Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the third year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to the FlexJobs 25 Top Part-Time Jobs List
Supporting Strategies named to Best Franchises for Women list by Franchise Business Review, second year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to Top Low-Cost Franchise List by Franchise Business Review
Supporting Strategies named to Top Franchises for Veterans List by Franchise Business Review
Supporting Strategies named to Top Innovative Franchises List by Franchise Business Review

2019

Supporting Strategies named Top 50 Franchise Based on Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the fourth year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to Best Franchises for Women list by Franchise Business Review, third year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to Top Service Franchises list by Franchise Business Review
Supporting Strategies named to Top Franchises for Veterans List by Franchise Business Review, for the second year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to Top Innovative Franchises List by Franchise Business Review, for the second year in a row
Supporting Strategies recognized as one of Top 20 Companies Hiring the Most Remote Workers

2020

Supporting Strategies named Top Franchise Based on Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the fifth year in a row.
Supporting Strategies named to Best Franchises for Women list by Franchise Business Review, fourth year in a row.
Supporting Strategies named to Top Franchises for Veterans List by Franchise Business Review, for the third year in a row
Supporting Strategies named to the Franchise Culture100 Awards list by Franchise Business Review
Supporting Strategies named to Top Home-Based Franchises List by Franchise Business Review

2021

Supporting Strategies was recognized by FlexJobs as one of the top 100 companies to watch for remote work opportunities in 2021.
Supporting Strategies named Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500^®
Supporting Strategies named Top Franchise Based on Franchisee Satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the sixth year in a row
Supporting Strategies named Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review, fifth year in a row
Supporting Strategies named Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Supporting Strategies named to the FRAN-TASTIC 500 List of Top Franchises by FranServe
Supporting Strategies named to the Franchise Culture100 Awards list by Franchise Business Review
Supporting Strategies named Top Business Services Provider by Clutch
Supporting Strategies named to the Top Franchises for Veterans list by Franchise Business Review for the fourth year in a row

A Business That’s Always in Demand

Accurate, efficient accounting and operations services are crucial to any company’s success. Take advantage of the rising demand for bookkeeping and controller services by purchasing a SS franchise.

Spotlight on the Industry

The market size, measured by revenue, of the Payroll & Bookkeeping Services industry is $55.1B. Source – IBISWorld, 2021
With outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping service providers, businesses save up to 60% in overhead and capital costs. Source – www.whizconsulting.net
Technology is evolving yet bookkeeping skills and knowledge in general will remain relevant for businesses and in demand for the foreseeable future. Source – State of Oregon, 2020
37% of Accounting & Bookkeeping personnel will work remotely in the US in 2021. Source – GoRemotely.net, 2021
60% of small business owners feel they aren’t knowledgeable when it comes to Bookkeeping & Accounting. Source – GoRemotely.net, 2021

Training and Development

6- month comprehensive onboarding and training program
Supporting Strategies University (SSU) & continuous e-learning
One-on-one coaching with personalized territory sales & marketing strategy
Talent acquisition provided by corporate

* Client and employee onboarding/offboarding

Cloud Technology

WorkPlace – proprietary practice management software
Best-of-breed cloud bookkeeping tools & CRM

* Support Desk –U.S. based full-time corporate staff

Growth and Engagement

Annual Owners Meeting, including network awards
Mid-year seminar held in conjunction with industry trade show
Network Engagement – Weekly, monthly, quarterly virtual owner sessions

* Revenue Growth Groups

See Why Our Customers Love Supporting Strategies

“We started with Supporting Strategies almost three years ago and that decision remains a great idea through to today. The model works if you follow it and has directly led to our success and consistent growth. The support we’ve received from the people at the Home Office has been top notch regardless of how silly the request. As new business owners, we sleep better at night knowing they are behind us.”

Elliot Hershik, Chicago Far West Suburbs

“I researched many franchise investment options for my second career. Supporting Strategies came out on top for me for many reasons, which are still the same reasons I am truly enjoying my new career.

It is a strong model that outperforms the competition. During my decision process, I could tell Leslie Jorgenson’s heart was in the business. For Leslie, this translated to continuously improving the business processes to help me deliver services, grow my business, and manage my team.

This means we are and always will be ahead of the competition.
Every month my business grows, which means every month I am making more money to support my family. I made the right decision.”

Pete Denholm, Northeast Florida