Testimonials About Alternative Financial Services

When we decided to use QuickBooks® as our firm's accounting program, Lisa Corcoran customized the software to conform to our bookkeeping needs and tutored me in its use. Whenever a question or problem arises, Lisa is quick to respond with a solution. She has worked with me on site, through e-mail and even via remote computer link into our QuickBooks® program. She is bright, knowledgeable, personable and very conscientious. I'd recommend Lisa's services to anyone wishing assistance in QuickBooks®.

Lisa has literally worked miracles on our books and, as a result, has helped Flying Turtle Marketing become a more efficient, better-organized, more profitable business. Our accounting system pre-Lisa was archaic and cumbersome at best, but she managed to whip us into shape in just a few months' time. Lisa not only knows her stuff, but she's a joy to work with, treating "sensitive" creative clients like us with professionalism, grace and humor. She trained us so well, in fact, that we now retain her services just a few times a year. We'd be lost without her.

"The Turtles"
Linda O'Donnell and Lisa McComsey, Partners
Flying Turtle Marketing
Toms River, NJ

For years I've wanted to set up some kind of online bookkeeping system. Though the process intimidated me, Lisa was fearless and easily tackled the QuickBooks® setup on my new Apple G5. Because I am an artist/designer with a home studio, my business and personal finances tended to co-mingle. With Lisa's help, I now have a clear, simple system I can follow, and she has streamlined the process for monthly organizing and maintenance. I am now learning to view my finances from a business perspective and look forward to seeing her every month. Thank you, Lisa, for taking the anxiety out of dealing with the sorting and tallying of all my receipts.

Thanks to Lisa and her staff, I have complete peace of mind knowing my books are handled professionally. This allows me to focus my time and attention on other areas of my business. She set my Macintosh computer up with QuickBooks, which saved me the expense of having to buy a PC solely for bookkeeping.

About four years ago, I took a big risk and opened my own company. The early days were exciting but wearisome. I wore too many hats and often left important chores like bookkeeping undone. A fellow business owner recommended Alternative Financial Services. For the past two years, Lisa has helped us dramatically with our monthly business operations and management. She has brought order and organization to the chaotic struggles of my life. What I most enjoy is the sense of personal care and responsibility she transmits. Even though we see her only once a month, she's part of our team. She's positioned us for success!

As the proud proprietor of an extremely demanding 12-year-young business, I am reluctant to admit weakness. However, in fairness, I must tell you that I am not alone. You see, I'm very grateful for the clever alignment of a few wondrous professionals who help me succeed. Lisa Corcoran is one of the few people I entrust with all things I am not … she drives and delivers and is better than I am. I would be in pain without her!

Alternative Financial Services couldn't have come into my business life at a better time. Lisa has helped me to organize my business finances, and her insights and experiences from working with other small business clients have proven to be helpful as well.

During my first year in business, it was clear I needed help using QuickBooks® and implementing business procedures. After meeting with Lisa, I knew immediately she was experienced and competent. I felt assured she could correct my attempts at QuickBooks® and get my business running smoothly. She did that and more. She also gave me peace of mind. Lisa is professional in all she does and exudes confidence in her actions. I highly recommend Alternative Financial Services.

I was referred to Lisa Corcoran when my agency was in serious need of a professional to quickly take our financials to the next level. Lisa stepped into a very busy environment, immediately assessed the situation and made herself at home. Lisa is eminently professional. She is also an outstanding listener. She did exactly what we needed, kindly and conscientiously. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

In the two years we've worked with Lisa, she has brought a warm, friendly and professional attitude to our office and is an excellent communicator. Always available to help, she takes the time to teach me new tricks and shows me how to maintain the QuickBooks® program properly. We have been very pleased with the service provided and will continue to work with Lisa and refer her as much as possible.

Lisa and Alison are so helpful to me! I don't know how I could have gotten along without them. Their care, accuracy and professionalism in keeping track of my receipts and expenses are something that I never have to think about-or worry about. They are wonderful.