My small business recently hired Platinum HR and we are extremely pleased with the results. We…read moreneeded an updated, comprehensive employee handbook that was specific to our unique organization and needs. Since we've expanded quickly since the pandemic, we also wanted to evaluate our existing HR processes so we could fill in the necessary gaps and scale as we grow. Lisa is the real deal. From the moment I spoke with her I knew I'd made the right choice. She understood from the beginning that striking that delicate balance between best serving our employees while also protecting the business is a difficult but not impossible goal. Lisa also understood my philosophy that this is an investment in our business, not an expense. Despite my skeptical view of Human Resource professionals after 25 years of experience working with internal HR professionals who clearly didn't have their employees best interest in mind, she put me at ease immediately with her down-to-earth and non-judgmental approach. Once our contract was signed, Lisa immediately managed my expectations upfront with inputs and deliverables and timeframes so that we could be as efficient and effective as possible (there's never enough time in a day for business owners as it is!) and so that there were no surprises. It was an absolute pleasure working with Lisa, Brittany, and Marie. Their collective years of hands-on experience working in Human Resources gave me necessary insight into situations that I simply hadn't experienced yet (and hopefully never will) from the employer's point of view but were critical to consider. It is so relieving to know that as we grow we have access to a caring team of experts at Platinum HR who we can rely on to provide the most accurate information on the quickly changing, confusing climate of HR requirements in our state. Without having to incur the high cost of hiring an HR person on staff. Platinum HR is much more than a Human Resources provider. They are a Human Resources business partner and for us that makes all the difference.

Platinum HR Consulting Group helped me with my Employee Handbook and is helping me with…read morequestions/issues as they come up. I am so grateful for their help - it has been a huge blessing. Thank you!

You definitely need to know about these guys if you want to find a great place to get good business…read moreideas and advice because a lot of services they offer are FREE! You read it right. You can actually get some FREE business advice from a business expert in just about any field. They offer seminars for a nominal fee on a variety of business subjects. I've been to a couple social media seminars that have been well worth my while to attend. The seminars are usually in the $45 range if you pay in advance, $60 at the door. It's just to cover the expenses at the office. The instructors volunteer their time. The seminars are conducted in a small setting, you get lots of personal attention. The business consultants they offer also volunteer their time to talk with you. How cool is that?! They are successful business people who are giving back. Seriously, I think everyone should know about this place because everyone knows someone who has a business or is thinking of starting their own business. Even if you have a very small part-time business, they can give you some invaluable advice to help you succeed. They can help you with virtually every part of learning how to start a small business, including learning how to get the money to get it going. Here's their website link: https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ca/glendale Parking in the structure can run you $11. I parked a few blocks away on the street for free. They have several offices in the LA Metro area and offices throughout the USA.

Claudia, During these uncertain times it is refreshing to…read morereceive a sign of hope for my clients from you, Claudia Shah, the expert of SBA's EIDL & PPP and entrepreneurship teaching! Thank you for taking my calls and orienting my clients that have poured their life savings to create their business from dreams. I appreciate you, Martha Castro and the entire staff at www.smallbizla.com

Excellent site! Mary did my Taxes for many years and Did An…read moreEXCELLENT JOB! I appreciated Her Skills. Thank you Les Padfield

After meeting Mary re: my personal income tax filing, I knew I had made the right decision. Mary…read morewent above and beyond to educate us with not just our taxes, but with my overall personal and business tax needs. She is a very positive, patient and encouraging individual. In fact, she turned what was a negative $25K tax bill (from another accountant), into a $32K refund... true story. Thank You for all your help.

I just thought I would update this. This center is a goldmine of information! It will give you all…read morethe tools and knowledge you need to start or increase a business successfully. The negative reviews I have seen seem to center around money. The SBDC is *not* a grant resource. BUT they have experts that can tell you what grants / loans are out there and how to apply for them. You / your business may not get the money - that's not on the SBDC, that's on you / your business plan and your financial situation. And I'll be honest, white males like me? Not a lot of grants and the SBA has very special financial rules about who gets their money that the experts at the SBDC will explain. But there are programs/grants out there to help lots of underrepresented folks in the entrepreneurial world. And the SBDC team know all about these, the requirements, and how to apply. They are great at describing the "terrain" involved in starting a business and helping you be prepared to maneuver in it (especially all the government requirements at Federal, State, County and City level! UGH!). I'm in the tech field and their web and social media experts leave me speechless in their knowledge - I have learned so much about an area where it is hard to keep up with all the changes and all the ins and outs. They will help your create a REAL business plan - that will give you a realistic view of what you need to survive and thrive, what you need to do: in sales, gross profit, net profit, and what those things are and how to calculate them. No plan survives the battlefield but your chance of surviving is greatly enhanced by planning and doing the work they ask of you. They do this only to help YOU succeed. They will help you create a REAL marketing plan - so you know who your target market is and define it so that it is not too big and not too small; who your "perfect customer" is to really understand how you can best serve them; and the best ways to reach your target market. They will help you understand the differences / pros & cons of different types of entities: sole-proprietorship, LLC, Sub-S, C-Corp (Inc) AND help you to make sure you fill out the paperwork correctly. They will help you set up your accounting system to give you the information you need to understand if your business is succeeding. And they will teach you exactly what that information is and what kind of values / "scores" you need to be a healthy and thriving company. They can help you decide / apply for Trademarks and Patents. They help you with importing and exporting. They can help you understand Angel and Venture Capital investment and what those groups are looking for in a business and how you can connect with them (at least Angel investors in the greater L.A. area). Really, if it is an aspect of business, they probably have an expert that can help. BUT you get what you put in. Commit yourself to learning what you need to learn and doing what you need to do, to start a business. Can they guarantee success? Of course not. But you will be lightyears better prepared to give your business a real chance of success by working with them. And remember ALL OF THIS IS FREE! Paid for by our tax dollars. Anyone would have to pay A LOT of money for the advise this center provides for free. I urge you to see for yourself, I think you will easily understand the benefit of this great organization with truly knowledgable people all wanting to help you / your business succeed.

I own a small business and have found the SBDC to be so very helpful in several areas of my…read morebusiness: Marketing Law Quickbooks SEO Lending Really the amount of help that they have given me would have cost thousands of dollars. Plus - they helped me get a grant and a loan during the pandemic too. The customer service and other staff are amazing. In particular: Deborah Doras Israel Serna Have really been a huge contribution to my company.

I have worked for Zealie almost a year. This the best company I have ever worked for. We have fun…read moreand help save peoples lives at the same time. Brent W.

Found their job posting online. I liked it because They said they were hourly plus commission. I…read moredid the interview with Mahtab. She tried to bait and switch me by saying I wasn't qualified even though I am qualified. Then she said instead of hourly we will offer you a independent contracting position.Total bait and switch.

I was so please with the professional service and the friendly staff…read more I have had several CPA firms over my 50 years in business and Afshar and her entire staff is the best I've had. I highly recommend their services. Thanks Nina for all you do! Susan

Having worked with Nina and the Afshar CPA team for a few years, I can say that I would recommend…read morethem to anyone looking for a CPA. Nina and team are knowledgeable, easy to work with and always willing to explain things a second time, if needed.

Rachel is a great speaker for your business or corporate event. She is a no-nonsense, extremely…read moredirect person with a kind heart. She will help you get shit done if you are willing to do the work.

Rachel is a great coach and really helps you not only work towards your goals, but to truly define…read morewhat your goals and desires are.

I approached them to have some signs done. After sending them the material, logo etc. They were…read moresupposed to show me the proof of color before the artwork. They sat on it for two weeks, did no work, no updates. Finally when I went there to enquire, their behavior seemed like I was asking a favor! I don't think I'd ever do any business with them.

Great place if you have big projects. But if you're going here for only something minor like a…read morecustom water bottle or anything within that range, expect to pay a hefty dollar only because this place works well with mass orders. Be cautious when you come in wanting a decal or two.