The Inc. Power Partner Award is an annual Inc. honor for B2B companies with a proven record of helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the work of building and growing a company. Categories span hiring, compliance, technology, infrastructure, fundraising, marketing, financial services, and more.
Inc.'s selection process centers on clients. Applicants submit clients they've served in the past year. Inc. surveys those clients on how likely they are to recommend the company. Editors then combine survey scores with outside research and qualitative responses. Inc.'s research department vets the top scorers for accuracy, fairness, transparency, and ethics before the list goes final.
"Business owners have no shortage of tools at their disposal, and B2B companies need to make clear why their products and services are worth the investment. The companies on this year's Power Partners list have done just that. They don't just have customers – they have superfans and evangelists." — Bonny Ghosh, Editorial Director, Inc.
Why did Inc. name BELAY a 2026 Power Partner?
Inc. recognized BELAY for helping organizations strengthen productivity, leadership capacity, and day-to-day operations through fractional support.
We built BELAY in 2010 around one idea: leaders should spend more time leading and less time doing everything themselves. Since then, we've matched more than 25,000 busy leaders and owners with U.S.-based Executive Assistants and Financial Experts.
That support covers the work that eats a leader's week:
- Calendar, inbox, and travel management
- Client and project follow-up
- Bookkeeping, payroll-ready accounting, and expense management
- CFO-level financial oversight
How does BELAY match leaders with support?
Our hiring process is highly competitive, and our matching process is intentional. We pair each leader with fractional support aligned to their needs, working style, and organizational goals.
The result is a 93% first-match success rate. Most clients get matched in about a week, and our Right-Fit Guarantee backs every match.
Ask yourself: how many hours last week went to work someone else should own?
What does a second Power Partner award mean for BELAY clients?
It means the people you trust with your calendar, your inbox, and your books are part of a company Inc. vetted twice. The award reflects the work of more than 2,000 BELAY Professionals who show up for our clients every day.
To every client who trusted us this year: Thank you.
This list exists because of client feedback, and ours matters.
BELAY's track record with Inc.
- 2026 Inc. Power Partner
- 2025 Inc. Power Partner
- Inc. 5000, 10 consecutive years
- Inc. Best in Business honoree
Frequently asked questions about BELAY's Inc. Power Partner award
Is BELAY an Inc. Power Partner?
Yes. Inc. named BELAY a 2026 Inc. Power Partner on October 20, 2026. BELAY also earned the award in 2025.
How does Inc. choose Power Partner winners?
Inc. surveys each applicant's clients on how likely they are to recommend the company. Editors score those results alongside outside research and qualitative responses. Inc.'s research team then vets the top scorers before finalizing the list.
What does BELAY do?
BELAY provides U.S.-based fractional Executive Assistants and Financial Experts to busy leaders and business owners. Since 2010, BELAY has served more than 25,000 leaders.
How many times has BELAY appeared on Inc. lists?
BELAY has been named an Inc. Power Partner twice (2025 and 2026) and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for 10 consecutive years.
How fast can BELAY match me with an Assistant or Bookkeeper?
Most BELAY clients get matched in about a week. BELAY reports a 93% first-match success rate, and its Right-Fit Guarantee backs every match.
Get The Support Inc. recognized
For two years running, Inc. has recognized what our clients already know: leaders with the right support get their time back.
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