Meet the Team

Meet the Team Behind Best Business Strategies

Real People. Real Experience. Real Support

At Best Business Strategies, we believe technology should simplify your business-not complicate it. That’s why our team focuses on more than software sales. We help businesses select the right solutions, implement them successfully, train their teams, solve challenges, and receive ongoing support long after the purchase has been made. Whether you’re looking for Sage 50 Accounting, Act! CRM, training, consulting, hosting, bookkeeping, payroll support, or business forms, you’ll work with real people who are committed to your success. Our reputation has been built on expertise, relationships, and personalized service.

Meet Our Leaders

Shirley Byard-Founder & Master Certified Sage 50 Consultant

Shirley Byard Certified Sage 50 Reseller

Shirley founded Best Business Strategies in 2005 with a mission to help local businesses get the most from their accounting software. Her expertise and dedication have grown Best Business Strategies into one of North America’s leading Sage 50 resellers.

  • Master Certified Sage 50 Consultant
  • Sage 50 Certified Trainer
  • Top 1% Contributor of Sage City
  • Top Sage 50 Reseller since 2014
  • Sage Rising Star Award Recipient
  • Former Bank Examiner
  • BSBA, West Virginia University

Experience
Sage 50 • Implementation • Training • Support • Data Repair • Consulting

Outside the Office
Shirley enjoys spending time with family, participating in church activities, gardening, crafting, and attending murder mystery events.

Allen Byard-Act! Certified Consultant

Allen Byard Act Certified Consultant

Allen helps businesses build stronger relationships and grow their customer base with Act! CRM solutions. His background in marketing and automation brings powerful strategies to every client engagement

  • Act! Certified Consultant
  • CRM & Marketing Automation Specialist
  • Business Growth Strategist
  • Process Improvement Specialist
  • BSBA, West Virginia University

Experience
Act! CRM • Marketing Automation •CRM Strategy • Process Improvement

Outside the Office
When he’s not working, Allen loves traveling, staying active through sports, and spending quality time with his girlfriend and their two dogs.