Kevin was very helpful in a very complex situation, he took the time to look at all the facts and…read morepossibilities with me. I am grateful for his knowledge and advice!

From the owner: I have helped hundreds of business owners alleviate the stress of employer responsibilities…read moreassociated with payroll, tax, insurance, compliance, and human resource management while saving them time and money so that they can focus on and invest in developing a team of skilled employees that drive profitable sales.

Jeff is great. This was my first year using him and I'm very pleased. He got me in and out in a…read moretimely manner. He is very thorough in his answers and always answers the phone if you have questions. His wife is also a very wonderful lady. I will continue to come back and send referrals.

Jeffery Rondini is very rude. I called his office explaining I was trying to upload my father's…read moretaxes to the portal. I simply followed all instructions to register for an account. The next step was to wait, to receive an email with further instructions. I never received the email, so I decided to call. He was rude from the start. I simply told him sir I did everything I was suppose to do. He was very adamant that I had to a mistake which I didn't. He didn't even try to look into the problem or see who I was filling for. I'm going to make sure my father save his $400 dollars from now on!

As a new first time homebuyer, the KPR team was instrumental in answering my questions and…read moreproviding me the guidance I needed to make the right financial decisions throughout my homebuying process. They were kind, courteous, followed up with me on my open asks and were able to explain all the rules and guidelines to me in an easy to understand way. I won't hesitate to come back for future help!

Ken is extremely knowledgable in the area of equity P&L/compensation and helped me navigate through…read morethe quagmire of tax implications of ISO, RSU, ESPP, and both short/long term holding implications. He helped us sort out a mess the IRS years back with relation to ISO stock and AMT (pre-Tax and Jobs Act) that we are forever grateful for and have been going to him since. From a cost perspective, KPR is reasonable for a seasoned professional in the upper level with a service touch. On the service side, Annabelle has been amazing in providing that extra care and attention to details to remind us of milestones.

Mr Rose is an exceptionally easy lawyer to work with and he makes every interaction feel safe and…read morecomfortable. He is a great straightforward advocate for his clients. We have dear family friends who used his services to guide the mom through an extremely acrimonious divorce process. The spouse was not only a bully but also abusive. Mr Rose carefully guided our friend through this painful journey in just 4 months after she had spent almost 2-3 years trying to get her divorce. Mr Rose is also one of the few experienced attorneys in Contra Costa County who is bilingual. I highly recommend his services.

Richard is more than legal counsel; he's a steady mentor who demands honesty, clarity, and effort…read more From the start, he was direct and practical, absolutely no fluff, just clear guidance that made me confront what mattered and move forward. He taught me to keep things BIFF (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Fair) and to accept that growth often requires being uncomfortable with the uncomfortable. That approach didn't just resolve our legal issues; it changed how I handle challenges. If you want someone who will respect your time, tell you the truth, and help you grow through the process, you'll be in excellent hands.

We scheduled a zoom call with Gary for some advice and to determine if we should use his services…read more He answered all our questions open and honestly, guiding us in the right direction. If the need arises to use a CPA in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to call Gary again. Thank you for your advice, Gary!

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 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.

This is a GREAT resource for small business owners. The organization has classes on starting a…read morebusiness, marketing and using their Business Tools. You can also sign up for a mentor to take you through starting your business. Or if you are already in business, a mentor will be assigned to evaluate, suggest and provide resources to help your business succeed. They recently partnered with Diablo Valley College's Digital Arts program where businesses can sign up to have a student do things like make a video, design a website or brochure as part of a student/class project.

My experience was okay. I had a phone consultation first followed by a class. The information I…read morereceived between the two resources contradicted each other which was annoying because I trusted the person on the phone to the point where I re strategized my planning. Hearing that my original instinct was correct by another person sort of annoyed me, but also taught me to trust my gut instinct. Last straw was when I figured out the SBA Contra Costa sold my contact information. After I signed up with SBA Contra Costa, I started getting phone calls from small business loans and credit cards services, which never happened to me before. I found the SBA center in SF to be way more helpful and worth the commute. There was even a person at the door to greet you. I just sort of wandered the lobby waiting for someone to unlock a door for the class at Ellingwood.

I started working with Maile in October 2016. I have my own business and though I love being an…read moreentrepreneur, I really need a coach to guide me, keep me on track, and hold me accountable. Maile is all of those things. I enjoy our coaching sessions and I love how she guides me to hammer out concrete goals and the steps that I need to take to reach them. In addition, Asentiv has some great classes taught by Maile and I have learned so much. I have learned how to interact with different personality types and how to talk about my business when I introduce myself to successfully convey what I do. I am a people person and networking and getting to know people feels natural to me. It almost doesn't feel like something so fun could produce results. But it does! I have noticed a steady stream of referrals starting to happen and I love that I have a plan to help make myself successful. If you have your own business and are looking for a coach to help you increase sales and help you be more successful, I highly recommend Maile Collmer with Asentiv.

Maile is an absolute referral marketing powerhouse! I had…read morethe recent pleasure of attending her popular Room Full of Referrals workshop in Pleasant Hill, CA. She uses individual surveys and interactive activities to guide you, and the room of people with you, through the discovery process of how we interact with others, and how we prefer to be approached. This goes deeper than just finding out where you are on the sliding scale of Extrovert to Introvert. It's a discovery of where you land in your communication style, and allows great insight into how you can more effectively "scope out a room" and approach potential referrals in a way that feels natural and respectful to them. I highly recommend it!