I'm having a hard time believing someone else had such a negative experience with Rubian Moss... I…read morehave been using his services for my small business as well as personal taxes for four years and he's been nothing but helpful, thorough, and kind! I've emailed him with all kinds of questions, many of which I'm sure sounded pretty dumb coming from a new business owner, and he answered promptly and helpfully.

Rubian may be able to do some basic things, but when I came to him with an IRS problem several…read moreyears ago, he couldn't fix it for months and months and months to no avail. Additionally, he charged me well over a thousand dollars to deal with this IRS clerical issue, yet never solved it. When I confronted him about this, he tried to blame it on me. Rubian, I hired you to help with a problem that I am not qualified to solve. YOU were the one who was supposed to know how to fix it, so don't blame me if I can't figure out how to do YOUR job. So i fired Rubian's ugly bald head and hired a new accountant. The new accountant solved the problem in a matter of hours and charged me a fraction of what Rubian had charged to not even solve the problem. I came on Yelp today specifically to give this review of Rubian (even though we worked together years ago). The guy's inept and rude.

I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Solano Food Bank via Kaiser Permanente…read more First let me say, WOW! What an operation. Upon driving up you can't help but notice that their building is HUGE! It's as big as a Costco! Tons of trailers were docked getting filled up by the many volunteers. They even had a Amazon trailer at the loading/unloading dock. There were approximately 30+ volunteers. We all gathered at the picnic tables inside the warehouse. Coffee, Tea, and snacks were provided - nice touch. We all worked together to load many boxes of food that were sent on a rolling conveyor belt with volunteers all along it. I was a team of 2 that stacked the boxes on multiple pallets before a forklift driver whisked them away. It was so awesome to be apart of. If you ever have a chance to volunteer please do so.

A great service to the community and the crowd we were serving in Oakley was very thankful and…read morekind. William did a great job managing everyone around the food truck and giving easy to follow instructions.

About a month ago, I went to Joybound People & Pets to adopt a kitten, and I had such a wonderful…read moreexperience. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the whole process. I was looking for a baby kitten, and thankfully I found exactly the little cat I was hoping for. The adoption process was easy and smooth, and you can really tell how much the staff cares about the animals. The cats are very well treated, and the conditions they are kept in are excellent. Everything was clean, organized, and the animals looked healthy, happy, and loved. Thank you to everyone at Joybound People & Pets for all the care and dedication you give to these animals. I truly recommend this adoption center!

My best friend lost her mom to cancer a few weeks ago. My friend lives out of state- so I have been…read moreassisting her locally. Her mom adopted the sweetest chihuahua from Arf back in 2021, the fur baby went blind about a year ago. So we were really concerned about how she would settle in a new environment, and we're trying to rehome the dog I went to Joybound a few weeks ago to ask if there was any chance they take back their animals in these circumstances. The woman at the welcome desk was so helpful explaining yes they do. She walked me thru the process to fill out the forms online They got back to my friend promptly to setup an appointment for a behavior assessment and vet evaluation. We had our appointment yesterday at 2. We arrived a half hour early so we wouldn't be rushed , and to help Lily stay as calm as possible. Everyone we encountered was delightful and so kind. No judgements- Lily came alive with tail wags and enthusiasm to be back at such a supportive rescue group. She was just basking in the attention and love. She passed her behavior test with flying colors. We were told she most likely will be going to a foster home first for a few weeks before she's available for adoption. We were told we can follow her online with her name, and see when she becomes available and she won't be on the website anymore once she finds her next loving home. Thank you Joybound for standing behind your animals and supporting families We also did not have to pay a surrender fee. We were encouraged to take our time and enjoy complementary coffee or tea, also offered a box of tissues We were already pulling out of the parking lot before our scheduled appointment time Can't think you enough for your kindness all around this hard experience

I've been using Viet Tax Services for my filings two years in a row, and they've always handled…read moreeverything promptly and efficiently. I particularly appreciate the pre-filing questionnaire-which helps make gathering documents and preparation a breeze. The Tax Dome App is incredibly convenient for uploading files on the go. Viet and Clare stands out for their excellent communication, meticulous organization and deep expertise. I'm thrilled I discovered them on Yelp and definitely will be hearing from us next year! Best, Ngoc and Jose

I wanted to edit this review, because it made me sound like I reviewed while mad/upset…read more I have been working with this company for 5+ years, & I used to file single. Once I was married & we had complicated things to add, we made sure to go to Viet. I used to get to make an appointment with him in person & he answered any & all of my questions, before I filed. But sadly COVID hit & things changed to online. My husband & I have changed careers several times since 2022, & we had a baby, so there are several things to add into your taxes. This year, we spent over $15k in medical expenses, had our first child, & hoped we would get some kind of a tax refund. But unfortunately that didn't happen. When I asked about adding money to our IRAs, or why we didn't get to file itemized, or how else we can reduce our tax bracket, we were told it was a "paid question that required a paid appointment". Anyway, I think you can get your own taxes done for free or less than you're charged by this guy. He can't help you with basic questions without requiring money so... stay aware & ask questions!

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!

In 12th grade, I had a volunteer come into my classroom to help us start our own business. We were…read morethe most successful class in the history of our school, and I finally understood what a checking account was by the end of the experience. I will never forget my volunteer, or how much I learned from that real-world experience. Now - I work here! It's definitely a different perspective, but it's great to have had past history with this organization. Currently, I am attending USF for my Master's in Nonprofit Administration, so I have had the opportunity to research and study many nonprofits around the world. I have worked at Junior Achievement for about a year, and I have had the opportunity to volunteer in every grade level Kindergarten-12th. My organization supports the staff in our quest to both recruit and train volunteers, AND to volunteer ourselves. It's been an amazing experience, and I enjoy sharing this opportunity with others! If you are interested in learning more about the organization, please visit our website: http://www.bayarea.ja.org/, or email me directly at jbeeman@jaba.org. "Let their success be your future!"

I was a bit nervous about teaching 20 second graders for an entire day, but have also always…read morethought how teaching sounds kinda fun so I thought why not? JA does an incredible job preparing you for your day. There is a booklet with DETAILED instructions along with props for activities. It does take a while to read through everything plus you want to sort of memorize most of it so you're not just reading from a book the whole day. There were super fun stuff like "making" donuts, but there were also moments like when I was explaining "brainstorming" when I saw a glazed look over 40 eyeballs. Nonetheless, it was a really fun day and the kids are so awesome. I was lucky enough to have a co-teacher so that made things a lot easier. We also spaced out the lessons/activities with games like simon says and a super competitive game of musical chairs. It's also good to ask the teacher beforehand if there are tricks like how to get them all to be quiet and listen (our class was this clappy thing). Highly recommend this volunteer project though you'll need to take a day off from work for doing it, but it's a great experience!!!

This was my first time working with Alphagraphics and it turned out to be the BEST decision! I had…read morea very unique printing problem to solve and had no idea where to start. Mel and the entire team at Alphagraphics were so welcoming and each pitched ideas to try and help. It's rare to find that level of customer service and genuine care. They came up with the idea to create custom artistic stickers to place over a small typo in my children's books. They look amazing and I couldn't be happier. And the cost was extremely reasonable. They truly saved the day!

I have worked with Charlie and the Alphagraphics team in Walnut Creek for a couple of projects and…read morehad an incredible experience each time. First, they assisted in printing a custom book cover, providing exact assistance in sizing and cutting. Secondly, they assisted with printing an outdoor sign for our pool bar. I used ChatGPT to build my initial draft and they used this file to create the final product. Both projects were extremely easy with their help during the design stage and final print. And the prices were extremely reasonable both times.

I started out at the sheds on 27th. Great staff and awesome food. Only problem with this…read moreorganization and place is person named Ginger!! She has the worst attitude and will make everything for you as hard as she can. Not a good fit for Operation Dignity or the homeless she speaks or deals with. Great organization terrible person. I have spoken to people that have moved from here because of her. Great place to start your journey off the street. I still miss the food.

Just made a donation to help!!…read more Seem like very friendly people!! Glad to be a part in whatever way!!