Just got off the phone with Ashraf and what a knowledgeable and nice guy! I had called first time…read morewhile looking for a CPA to handle my personal and real estate taxes, and not only did he answer many of my questions over the phone, he was nice enough to offer guidance and valuable advice for free. All this even before I hired him!!! Who does that nowadays? I've been looking for a good CPA for a couple of weeks now, and most of them either did not return my call for several days or gave way too pricey quotes and tried to sell other services that I do not need currently. What I got out of Ashraf in our 30 min phone call was 10 times more advise than many other firms would have charged me an arm an a leg. If anyone is reading this review and are looking for an honest, knowledgeable and easy to reach CPA, don't look elsewhere. Go with Ashraf Mehdi, you won't be disappointed!

Ashraf does a great job of working with his clients. I can say this, because we share quite a few…read moreclients, and they are all very happy with him. Anyone can prepare taxes, but when you have a CPA that understands your business and helps you plan for the future, that's a huge difference maker. Plus, he does my taxes too!

This is our 3rd year with Alan E. at Ken Howard's office and we couldn't be more pleased. We are a…read moregrowing business here in Durham and a knowledgeable accountant has been crucial in our success. Always willing to answer questions throughout the year and figure out a game plan to keep us ahead of 'tax time' to make it a bit less painful. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Kenneth A Howard P A, Certified Public Accountant is an accounting firm located in Durham, North…read moreCarolina. We provide quality accounting and tax services to meet your personal and business needs. We have more than 35 years of public accounting experience. Our services include income tax planning, tax return preparation, payroll processing and others.

The nondescript brick building and cold, grey interiors don't give off a welcoming vibe. However,…read morethe employees are very personable and seem genuine in helping you find work. If you're coming in for a mandatory meeting, it's best to follow the instructions outlined in the letter from DES (Department of Employment Security). Doing so will cut your appointment time in half. Be honest about your job hunt and what you're looking for. Don't be afraid to ask for help in areas that you struggle with. For my first meeting, I discovered a useful website that will show local salary ranges to better prepare myself when negotiating salary requirements. I also got some really good feedback on how to improve my resume. Both these services were free. If you are a veteran, or have a disability, there are a wealth of resources available to ensure you find a job that meets your needs. I am thankful for this government resource and left the center feeling hopeful about my job search.

Jessi is an amazing coach, professional instructor and great person…read more She supported me during a mid career direction change, and the networking opps with the other program participants were excellent. I appreciated the self paced style, but there were deadlines to help keep our focus. I strongly recommend this program to anyone who would like to be a career coach themselves, or wants to brush up on a diverse skill set.

I once felt I had no structure or guidance about the path I needed to take to obtain a fulfilling…read morecareer, until Jessi LaCosta with BlueRio Strategies reassured me through her remarkable career development coaching which highlighted my values and strengths propelling me into the right career path! Jessi LaCosta has a unique and splendid ability to visualize qualities in a person that will match you with the perfect career environment of interest to excel in. I'm truly delighted by Jessi LaCosta's service and dedication to me, which gave me the push that I needed to change my situation and embrace my career goals! -Giselle

If.you are playing in this game called life and you want to play your Best game possible, then you…read morewant a Coach, and you want the Best Coach. You want a Coach who believes in you but rather than seeing you as you are, sees you as who you can be in your greatness. James is that Coach. He invests 110% in you and does not give up on you even if you do. Every Coaching session opens up new levels of being for me. He teaches not from some course he took, but from his own experience and lessons he has learned along the way that brought him success, as well as others, so his strategies and tactics are proven. I am grateful and blessed to have found James Murphy and you will be also. Thank you James for your contribution to my life!

From the owner: Executive Coaching, Personal Coaching, Career Coaching, and Life Coaching.read more

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I am waiting for them to reach out to me to complete some of their services. They have not tried to…read morereach me. Only to ask me to take down the review.

Very aggressive sales people who don't listen to you and who will not leave you alone. They sent me…read moreat least 30 emails over a 2 week period and even after I asked them respectfully not to contact me again, they have sent 2 more emails. I recommend not giving them your contact information because they are relentless.