Very professional services, highly recommended, nicest lady providing ideas of getting organized…read moreand much much more.

We won four hours of organizing services from Lisa at The Time Butler at a charity auction…read more We put off calling Lisa for a few months, but we eventually got around to making the appointment for a two-hour visit. I stalled by giving her a tour of the house, which took up most of the time, but she did "encourage" us to clear off the kitchen table -- we filled up a couple of bags of paper during that exercise. She returned a couple of weeks later, and we used up the other donated hours. On that visit, we cleared out the media shelves in the family room, uncovered the coffee table, and rediscovered the desk. We also filled up several bags of stuff (books, VHS tapes, magazines, toys, and who knows what else) which were suitable for charitable donations -- and Lisa took it all away. She's been back twice since then, helping us deal with the shelves and desk in the kitchen, all of which are organized, clear, and usable for the first time in a long time. And again, we donated a bunch of stuff to charity (as well as filling a recycle bin!). In between visits, I got rid of some excess hardware by putting it on craigslist (most of it sold within an hour); I've also started transferring old VHS tapes to DVD (though why I needed a DVD version of King Dinosaur is a matter of some debate with the rest of the members of the household). There's no magic to it -- we're doing all the work (well, she wields the labelmaker...) and making all the decisions. But she acts as a forcing function -- when she hands us a pile to go through, it seems silly to just put it back where it was (though "later" is always a valid decision -- and I've deferred some things by moving them to a room we haven't reached yet). I'm happy we won her services, and happier that I finally got around to calling and making the appointment!

I am an attorney in the Bay Area. These guys are the…read moreabsolute best as far as I have seen in the Bay Area about getting time-sensitive mission-critical legal jobs done correctly, dependably, and at competitive prices. Minh deserves particular credit for the technical work. John, you're still running a great operation there. Congrats & keep it up. -Wade ( Sheri's boyfriend)

BlackStone Discovery should be everyone's "go to place" for any Forensic Collections, Native…read moreAnalysis, Data Processing and Hosted Solutions needs. John Kelly the CEO, Steven Sarquis to name a few are all professional, knowledgeable, hospitable, dependable and kind. From the moment you walk through the door of their beautiful clean organized office, everyone you meet is warm and hospitable. They do an amazing job and everything is done in a timely manner, and You guys at BlackStone rock!! Keep up the good works and thank you for a perfect job!

We committed to working together, I felt they were unresponsive once we started uploading docs…read moreetc., and they then suddenly told us they'll no longer work with us with no explanation and didn't respond to any follow-up questions. We're now left with very little time to find a replacement and we'll probably lose a lot of money as a result of this surprise from them. Facts: we agreed to work together at the start of this year. They shared a portal for us to upload docs into. It took us a few weeks to get started uploading those docs but we're still within their purported time-frame in mid-February. We had some access issues that, for myself, they fixed; that was not fixed for my wife and we had to bug them several times in the last week before our scheduled tax prep meeting. They then reached out to me, saying that they can no longer work with us and that they'll delete all the files I uploaded to their vault. When I asked them why, they did not respond.

I've been working with Akram at All About Your Taxes since 2021, and I can honestly say he is the…read morebest tax professional I've ever had. Before finding him, I was going to a lady in Chinatown because her prices were cheaper, but I quickly learned you get the kind of service you pay for. Mistakes were made on my taxes, and I needed someone reliable and knowledgeable to fix them. That's when I found All About Your Taxes, and Akram helped me amend the errors and get everything corrected. Since then, I've stayed with him every year because he is extremely thorough, detail oriented, and professional. The entire process is always smooth, seamless, and stress free. Akram truly goes above and beyond. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, answers all of my questions, and always acknowledges my emails. Akram gives great advice that is tailored to my situation. I always feel confident that my taxes are being handled correctly. I am so happy I found Akram and I highly recommend him and the team at All About Your Taxes.

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

I had a 15-minute introductory consultation with Gary, and I cannot recommend him enough. As a…read morefirst-time small business owner, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole sole proprietorship transition. Gary was incredibly patient, helping me navigate my confusion regarding 'cash basis' accounting and clarifying why my specific contracted work resulted in a W-2 rather than a 1099. ​What impressed me most was his honesty; he explained that my current tax situation is simple enough to handle via software and encouraged me to save money by filing myself this year. He even provided AI-generated notes from our call so I could stay present in the conversation instead of scribbling notes. If you want a CPA who is knowledgeable, tech-savvy, and has high integrity, Gary is your guy

Michelle is the best!! She has been supporting me on my journey since day 1. I reached out to her…read morewhen I started looking for a full time job during my last year of college. Michelle has a variety of resume templates that are customized based on your experiences and type of job you are looking for. She reformatted my resume to make it easier to read. It made a HUGE difference & more recruiters started reaching out to me. As I started getting interviews, Michelle helped me simplify my answers so they are more understandable for non-tech people. When I ran into obstacles, Michelle taught me to maintain a positive mindset & remain patient with the process. Rejection is re-direction!! Amid the ongoing pandemic, I started my first job in the corporate world at home. This wasn't the ideal situation but Michelle tried to make my transition as smooth as possible. She is a great listener and always validates my thoughts. Other people I've spoken to about my work problems always gives me generic advice. But Michelle truly understands what I'm going through and gives me advice based my situation. She constantly reminds to be less harsh on myself & take things one step at a time :)

When I found Michelle on Linkedin, I was feeling so lost, career-wise. I didn't know what I wanted…read moreor how to figure out any type of direction. And it felt like fate when I opened up my LinkedIn for the first time in months and saw her post about her coaching services. I cannot stress this enough. Michelle changed my life. Working with her completely changed my outlook on work, career, and myself. I feel that I now have direction, motivation, and goals. I have a set path that I am so excited to pursue. Michelle helped me discover what I am most passionate about and gave me the confidence to go after what I want to achieve. I can't recommend her services enough. I love that her methods are holistic. She helped me as a whole person, not just as a worker or employee. She has been my bright spot of 2020 and I tell everyone who is struggling with their jobs or careers to work with her.

A bit overdue, but well deserved…read more We had a fire in our warehouse a while back that fried some of our equipment, and Homer was very quick to respond and ready to save the day for us. He found us a suitable replacement at a very reasonable price, and was ready to come by to set everything up for us. We ultimately ended up using a switch that we had available and everything worked out, but it must be noted that Homer's diligence is very much appreciated. Will definitely be requesting his services for all of our future work.

From the owner: Network Focus acts as the outsourced IT department for small and medium sized businesses located in…read morethe greater San Francisco Bay Area. We design, install, and support secure computer networks, with special expertise in security, mobile access, and wide area networks between offices. We operate an advanced network management system that monitors our customers' networks around the clock and alerts trained personnel for quick resolution in the event of any service interruption. There are a number of stand-alone projects we can do for you within the next 30-60 days that will have immediate value to your business while we demonstrate our highly professional standards and technical expertise. If we can do a trial project for you, we will guarantee your satisfaction with the results, or we will return your systems to their original state at no cost to you. Here are some possible projects; Hardware and Software Network Inventory, Microsoft Software Patching, Server Cloud Storage Installation, Software Licensing Audit, and Internal Network Vulnerability Audit.

I had such a fantastic experience working with Coach Crystal. She helped me grow and become a…read morebusiness woman I am today. She offers practical steps that will help you reach your goals and also hold you accountable. She is very prompt, returns email in a matter of hours. You will always learn something new on every session with her. Crystal is an amazing person overall and it's been such a pleasure having her in my corner as a business coach. Every business person should have at least a few months worth of business consultation with Crystal. I highly recommend working with Coach Crystal and Run Right Consulting.

I referred Crystal and her company, Run Right Business Consulting to one of my 30+ year clients…read more She has done an amazing job, helping them focus and respond to the changing business landscape. I believe a referral to someone is paramount to one's own business, as it is for the person whom is receiving the expertise of the person being referred. Trust is what keeps a 30+ year client, and Crystal and her team made that on going relationship possible.