Tis the Season to Transition Careers

The headlines have been startling…the U.S. economy lost nearly 700,000 jobs from August through October and more than 200,000 in the three months prior. The economic outlook is grim and unemployment is expected to continue to rise. Sadly for many, layoffs leave a bad taste in their mouths and the thought of reentering the workforce in corporate America is unappealing. Thus, transitioning into new careers that allow individuals to take control of their own destiny and achieve their professional dreams is becoming a reality for many.

“Getting into Franchising is a viable option for those leaving the corporate world seeking to fulfill their entrepreneurial spirit,” said Greg Jones, CEO of Bookkeeping Express and a serial entrepreneur with several business successes under his belt in the telecommunications and Restaurant industries. “When you get into franchising, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.”

Bookkeeping Express is an affordable Franchise opportunity tailored for today’s transitioning professional. As, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, the franchise represents an opportunity to fill a massive void in the United States small business community.

“During my years as a small business owner and after launching several new businesses, I have seen owners and managers flail with inefficient bookkeeping services,” Jones added. “Bookkeeping Express is bringing to market a small business savior.”

Launched in late-summer 2009, Bookkeeping Express’ signed franchise agreements that came in its first 90 days include offices that cover more than 100 U.S. territories. The company has signed franchise agreements in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Maryland, Warren County, Pennsylvania, North Carolina (the entire state), Richmond, Virginia, and more.

Jones recently announced the company’s aggressive national development plans which call for more than 400 new territories. Initially targeting growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and California, Bookkeeping Express will turn its attention to the rest of the United States in 2009.

“We are ecstatic about expanding from our corporate market in the D.C. metropolitan area. Now more than ever, small business owners need our support so they focus on what is important to them…growing their business,” said Jones, CEO of Bookkeeping Express. “The void is something we are eager to fill with entrepreneurs who want to cover several adjacent territories with our distinctive services.”

With more than 28 million small businesses around the United States, Bookkeeping Express offers a much-needed service to companies that are not equipped or do not wish to handle accounting responsibilities such as setting up charts of accounts and general ledgers, monthly data entry, processing and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, producing monthly reports and tax reporting. Plus, Bookkeeping Express utilizes a Custom Flex Pricing Model that is based on the clients’ needs instead of a one fits all, hourly billing approach.

As part of the Bookkeeping Express franchise model, all locations will offer the BKE Connect system, which allows businesses access to all bookkeeping files remotely through an outside server, as well as a dashboard that clearly and visually ‘sums’ up the business’ operations for thorough analysis. Two options available to Bookkeeping Express investors include Master or Area Development territories that can be operated out of home-based or commercial space locations; per territory start-up fees run under $50,000.

About Bookkeeping Express
Bookkeeping Express, a national company focused on providing professional bookkeeping practices to small businesses, was founded in 1984 in California and grew to over 150 locations through licensing agreements. In 2007, Greg Jones, along with Bob Stocker and Merritt Green, purchased the company and launched the new business model in McLean, Virginia in January of 2008. Bookkeeping Express is currently registered to franchise in 41 states.