To truly plan for success when opening a bookkeeping franchise, there are certain items you need to check off your list. Success in the bookkeeping industry means creating a smooth user experience, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in technology. With digital marketing and social media on the rise, it’s more important now than ever to ensure that your online presence is optimized to promote engagement, that you have a robust, accessible social media presence, and that you’re up to the demanding task of opening a bookkeeping franchise. These seemingly simple steps truly go a long way toward taking your bookkeeping business to the next level, and setting your franchise apart from the competition

At Supporting Strategies, we try to offer an easily-accessible franchise opportunity that suits a wide range of personalities. Indeed, many of our franchisees have never worked in the bookkeeping industry before, no less owned a franchise, and we’re confident when we say that prior experience is not necessary to run a successful business. However, there are certain characteristics we look for, which make franchise candidates more likely to succeed. To truly get the most out of your bookkeeping franchise, you should have solid communication skills, be comfortable working within a set of guidelines, self-discipline, and be willing to learn the nuances of a new industry.

If you’re waiting for the perfect time to invest in a bookkeeping services franchise, it’s now. With the thriving economy, new companies are cropping up all over the place and all of them need some level of professional bookkeeping services. When you make an investment in a Supporting Strategies franchise, you’ll be entering an industry very much in-demand, with a franchise system that’s always evolving to suit our clients’ needs.

Before investing in a franchise, you should know exactly what you’re getting for that investment. Now is actually the best time to own your first bookkeeping franchise, with new companies popping up at a promising rate, and all of them requiring some level of bookkeeping services. When you make the investment in a Supporting Strategies franchise, you will be taking advantage of an affordable opportunity, and entering into a franchise system that’s always evolving, and benefit from our thriving industry.

Beverly, MA – Supporting Strategies was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This highly competitive list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^® ranking. Thanks to its exceptional growth, Supporting Strategies was ranked #146.

"Supporting Strategies is honored to be included on the Entrepreneur magazine Fastest-Growing Franchises list. Our growth and inclusion on this list speaks to the need for reliable, professional outsourced bookkeeping services for small businesses nationwide," said Supporting Strategies Founder and CEO Leslie Jorgensen. "By partnering with franchisees who have deep experience in their local business communities, we've hit upon a formula that really resonates."

“Franchising trends are always changing, and our ranking of the fastest-growing franchises offers crisp insight into what’s hot right now,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur's editor in chief. “And through this list, we’re also able to see the strategies that help newer brands ramp up quickly and that enable older ones to maintain their momentum."

Entrepreneur’s 2019 Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is based on each company’s net franchise-unit growth in the U.S. and Canada from July 31, 2017 to July 31, 2018, with ties broken based on percentage growth. Supporting Strategies’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

To view Supporting Strategies in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchises/fastestgrowing. Results can also be seen in the March issue of Entrepreneur, available now on newsstands.

When doing your research on potential franchisors, you’ll want to choose one that gives you a solid foundation for success. A franchisor and franchisee share a special bond, as they have a common vision for the business, with the franchisor giving the franchisee constant support to make that vision a reality. With a Supporting Strategies franchise opportunity, you’ll find that our proven business model and comprehensive suite of resources are great facilitators of success.

Most of our franchisees decide to move into a franchise career because they enjoy the flexibility of working from home, and the ability to have a personal hand in every aspect of the business. Hiring a great team allows franchisees to build out their business, allowing them to take on more clients and expand quickly. You’ll need the perfect bookkeeping franchise staff, who are a good fit both personality and experience-wise. The right staff can often determine whether or not your franchise successful. As with many fields, communication, transparency, professionalism, and the ability to build relationships are incredibly important to ensuring your business gets off to a solid start.

The uncertainty that comes with transitioning into franchising from a corporate job can be overwhelming, but it’s well worth it. Working for yourself is a huge step in your career, and we try to make that career change as seamless as possible. When you embark on a Supporting Strategies franchise, you’ll reap the rewards of a turnkey investment with a proven business model, built-in brand awareness, and a sophisticated training infrastructure. Through our comprehensive franchisee education process, training materials, and supportive community, our franchisees are prepared and confident when they open their doors. 

When it comes to choosing a bookkeeping franchise, there are many factors to consider. Every franchisor has its advantages, and it can sometimes be difficult to determine which opportunity is right for you. You should be as informed as possible about this important decision, so we want you to understand exactly what makes Supporting Strategies a unique franchise opportunity. Our cutting-edge proprietary bookkeeping software, level of franchisee autonomy, and suite of benefits that come with your investment really put us in a league of our own in the bookkeeping franchise space.

While you don’t need to possess extensive industry experience to run a successful bookkeeping business, there are certain skills you should demonstrate if you’re thinking of entering the franchising industry for the first time. To truly take advantage of your small business bookkeeping franchise, you should feel comfortable working within a set of clearly-defined guidelines, be willing to learn those aspects of the business that are unfamiliar to you (and ask questions!) possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at time-management.