Update: I believe the owner has handled this situation with arrogance and intimidation. Yes, we…read moresigned the papers--It doesn't surprise me that he would try to rehash everything publicly rather than take some constructive criticism. I only intended to leave an honest review of our experience with IBA. I stand by my one-star review. As our broker, their job was to represent us and get us the best deal possible--not just push a deal through. The buyers already had their own agent. It became clear that closing the transaction quickly was the priority--not our best interests. That's not just poor service--it's unethical. Mortgage lenders need to know whether they're financing a home or a business. Blurring those lines to push a deal through isn't just questionable--it's potentially harmful. We were not properly represented, and we paid the price for it. I recently posted an honest review about my experience with IBA and noticed they still have a 5-star rating. I probably wouldn't have checked back--except I received a letter from an attorney representing IBA. Here's what it said: "They are chagrined that you posted an online review of IBA suggesting otherwise, and we demand that you remove the review you recently made of IBA NW Business Brokers on Google." To be clear, I shared a truthful account of my own personal experience. I did not name the broker involved, nor did I exaggerate any details. It was a simple, honest, one-star review summarizing what was, for me, a very disappointing experience. I don't appreciate being pressured to remove it. A company that can't accept fair criticism without resorting to legal threats raises serious concerns. There are many business brokers in the Northwest--I'd encourage others to do their research and choose one who values transparency and accountability. Original review: I recently worked with a broker from IBA to sell our business and home together, as the business operated on our property. My daughter and I had one chance to sell the small business we built and dedicated ourselves to for ten years, and unfortunately, we were met with disregard and a lack of respect throughout the entire process. The very first interested buyers ended up purchasing it. While it turned out to be a great deal for them, it was not in our best interest. We felt misled and unsupported from start to finish. If you're a small business owner, I would strongly caution against using this firm. In our experience, their practices were misleading and did not prioritize our needs as sellers.

IBA did a great job helping us sell our business. Selling a business is a long and sometimes…read morestressful process but Vishal Punj did a excellent job of explaining the process. We can't speak highly enough of Vishal and IBA!

Excellent service from Sumeet! Was able to do everything online, completely solved my IRS issue,…read morevery happy with the service I received. She is very helpful and responds quickly.

Sumeet was very personable and professional all at the same time. She handled my case with…read moreexpertise and I would highly recommend her.

Working with Jeff and his team has been a great experience. They are highly knowledgeable,…read moreextremely responsive, and consistently thorough in their work. More than just handling filings and compliance, they provide thoughtful tax planning and strategic guidance that helps me make better, more confident decisions for my business. I see their support as a true investment, their work ensures I remain compliance while also driving more efficient use of business resources. Their fees were well within the range of other firms I considered, but both the breadth of services they provide us, as well as the depth of expertise they offer exceed the alternatives we considered. I depend on them throughout the year, I communicate regularly with my account manager and am always impressed with her responsiveness. I rarely recommend professional service providers, Jeff and his team truly are unique in the quality of work and level of service they provide. Jeff seems genuinely driven to seeing small business owners succeed. I would strongly encourage business owners, particularly those just getting started, to work with Count On That.

've had a really positive experience with Count on That. Audy has been wonderful to work with. She…read moreis knowledgeable, very quick to respond, and always explains things in a way that makes everything easy and stress free. One thing I really value is that even though Audy is my main point of contact, the rest of the team is always ready to jump in whenever something extra is needed. It gives me a strong sense of support and makes everything run smoothly. They have helped me a lot with my business, and I truly appreciate the level of care and professionalism they provide. I highly recommend them.

If you're looking to develop your business, have a chat with Bob. He is great!…read more He takes the time to understand your goals and to see how he may be able to assist. Give Bob a call and see how he may help you solve your challenges!

Bob is a great person to work with. He can help you grow your business and give insight into making…read moreyour business run more efficient and profitable.

Just trying to get some customer support for the services I pay for and to no avail.. they will…read moregladly take my money though. Not a good business model.

Microsoft has a business center on the 22nd floor of Lincoln Square for meeting with clients. This…read moreis basically just large conference rooms with AV and tables for catering, if used. If you're a client or vendor meeting here, you can check in on the 15th floor at reception or go straight to the receptionist on the 22nd floor. They validate parking. There's a company cafe on the top floor that they may bring you to, escort required. Contrary to popular belief, the food is just average like burgers, salad and teriyaki with maybe salmon and a fast food station. You'll find much better food at one of the many restaurants in the mall or nearby in town.

CFO Selections is a great company, very professional, and will help find the right fit for you!read more

From the owner: CFO Selections focuses solely on locating, recruiting, and offering the highest caliber…read moresenior-level talent available. Our experienced consultants and recruiters work together with our clients to generate maximum results. CFO Selections' trusted executives can help your leadership team bridge the gap to profitable growth as we tailor the engagement or search to meet your exact needs. CFO Selections is also a QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions provider and our team of experts can work with you to ensure a smooth transition to an accounting system that meets the needs of your business.

I hired Tresemer Group to design my business logo and website, and to help set up my social media…read more They were extremely responsive and patient throughout the entire process, answering the myriad of questions I had and always addressing my concerns with professionalism. Their turnaround was impressive, no matter what day of the week or time of day I contacted them. When my website launched, I received nothing but positive feedback. Their design is a perfect reflection of the philosophy behind my business. Working with Tresemer Group was the best decision I could have made, and I look forward to working with them on other projects in the future as my business grows.

I don't know where I would be without Michelle and Kevin's professionalism, knowledge, and…read moreguidance. Thanks to Tresemer Group, my business website was up and running in no time, allowing me to attract the right kind of clientele and improve my business. I've received numerous compliments on the professionalism and ease of my website, and I attribute it all to Tresemer Group. My background is not in marketing or technology, but Michelle and Kevin knew exactly what my business would need (via an online presence) to succeed. Material was presented to me in a way that I could understand, and I felt better equipped to make business decisions on my website and overall marketing campaigns. They got me excited about social media, marketing, and website design. They also valued my input, and would never question my final decision. Since working with Tresemer Group my business has tripled. I completely trust Michelle and Kevin's judgement, and appreciate all the valuable advice they've provided during the short time we've worked together. I look forward to a very long business relationship with Tresemer Group, and highly recommend them for your social media, marketing and online needs.

Took the PM Bootcamp here and it was a great decision! I previously took a two week Bootcamp course…read morethrough work at a different place and this one was a perfect recap for what I learned as it gave a great high level view of project management. Learned a lot from the different people which was nice in the class as well! Gave different perspectives! They also spoil you at this place! The food is fantastic and miss the fridge of drinks!!! Great experience!!

From the owner: At Construx we believe every software project can be successful. Led by Code Complete author, Steve…read moreMcConnell, our team is comprised of professionals who are software experts first, software trainers and consultants second. Our mission is to make your software teams more effective.

Poor communication, unwilling to explain things regarding some HOA issues, act like a member of…read morethe board at times and then with tough questions of an accounting nature pass the buck to the board.

Would never use again. Communication was terrible via email or phone. I had to call several times…read moreduring the review and didn't get a response. Was estimated to pay $700 for tax services and bill came to $900. Plus they estimated that I would have no tax due and yet, I had a $900 tax bill due. They lost my electronic files. Beware of poor customer service, crappy estimates and the inability to follow through.

Fingerprint Marketing has been a breath of fresh air. The team has been extremely easy to work…read morewith and they have actively worked behind the scenes to improve all of our locations; Seattle, Mill Creek and Bellevue's Search Engine Optimization as well as our company Website Maintenance.

Many web designers have a knowledge only of the creative side of web design, but not the…read moretechnical/marketing side of things. With the drag and drop page builders available today, web designers are quickly becoming really uneducated on the technical side of things. This knowledge separates the good from the great because designers without knowledge in programming/marketing leave gaping holes in the functionality of a website. Which will affect your ability to get results in the long run. I do SEO for a living and have worked with Pia on multiple projects. Her team is actively learning about speed, security, and SEO concepts that should be considered while building a website. The prettiest website in the world isn't going to grow their traffic if it is missing a SSL certificate, if it is slower than 3 seconds, and if Yoast SEO hasn't been installed and optimized for all your major pages. These are all basics that should never be neglected. Sadly the majority of websites (about 75-85% of websites) that I end up working on suffer from at least 1 of these 3 major issues. These are things that your web designer at a minimum should make you aware of and have people to refer your too if it falls outside their service offerings. Otherwise you are getting handed a pretty product that won't perform the way it should. A web designer must be able to work with different media types to add sound, sliders or video to web pages. Pia is constantly brushing up on new design trends (which I don't really care about as a analytical professional, but I know clients do and it can help with getting conversions). An extra skill set that great designers have is content writing, making them able to design the whole page from scratch, and not just pieces of it. Pia has a team of writers, project managers, and more to help with the extra tasks that should be considered and managed. And best of all, she practices what she preaches, fingerprintmarketing.com is ranked #1 on average for web maintenance/website maintenance related keywords. All these things should be common sense for web designers, I was once a web designer and overtime I specialized in SEO because I got tired of clients with beautiful websites that weren't getting traffic. If you hire a web designer and they make no effort to teach you about marketing and SEO, you should reconsider hiring Pia instead. You will get a much better ROI on your investment and get more eyeballs on your new beautiful website/brand.