Was looking for a place to have my taxes done. Had a mix of W2 and 1099 jobs for 2021. So looked…read moreon yelp for reviews and called Scott Sonoda at Leahi Business Services and explained my situation. Made an appointment for an office visit. He was professional with a humble personality which made you feel relaxed and comfortable. He made everything easy to understand, was knowledgeable, efficient and prepared my fed/state returns expediently. Highly recommend him and will certainly be going back for 2022 tax preparation. Mahalo to Scott! L.T.

I filed my taxes 12 weeks ago and still have not got my federal refund. The refund was supposed be…read moretransferred into my account electronically. I've already went down to the IRS office and made a complaint. I been with this company for three years and the price keeps going up. This guy is a rip off. He's does dirty deals under the table. Don't ever use his services he's probably the worst tax guy on this island.

Kara gave us advice and helped us start our LLC (how to do it on our own so we do not get charged a…read morelot of money for an account or CPA to do it). She was knowledgeable about starting a small business with an LLC, so I will give her that, but after working with her more, my husband and I have decided she's just not what our business is looking for, especially since we are now growing. We were happy with her service in the start but overtime it was just not up to par. Yes, she can advise on how to start an LLC on our own and do our tax returns, but that is it. If you are looking for someone to help you plan ahead for your business for tax strategies and tax planning, this may not be the place. We only ever heard from her for our returns and that was it. Upon going with another company, we also discovered some forms we did not file but were supposed to, which Kara did not inform us of. For tax returns, there is a portal to download your documents, but there is no "list" or things that we should consider uploading, so it can be a lot of back and forth on- send your expenses, send your mortgage, send this and that or cannot finalize return, etc. It just seems unorganized and if you're dreading taxes, this will make it worse. I also had a return for a different state in 2022 that was not filed (unsure why a different company omitted it). However, I decided to do it independently since Kara mentioned there would be a nominal fee if she did it because she does not know about another state's filing regulations. I asked the previous accounting company if it would cause any problems since it was omitted, and they said it would be ok since the IRS has a matching system and will send us a notification if anything was excluded so we could wait for that. Upon getting the notification, we can decide whether to make an amendment. Kara failed to mention that part. We felt she just wanted us to spend more money to have her do it or something. We moved from MY Personal CPA to her because yearly we would get a different tax preparer so we thought if we went with a smaller company (First Choice Accounting) we would get more personalized help but going with a one person team means getting emails at odd times like late at night and getting missed. Also, even though I did not go with Kara submitting my out of state return, I got charged a one-time $150 fee for Kara reviewing the 2022 tax return which I was not aware of. She was not upfront about the fact that there would be a charge when she asked if I could send her my 2022 return so she could look at it to figure out why the other state W2 was omitted. When I brought up that I was not expecting a charge, she did not reply to me. Finally, she always apologizes for responding late. Her cat got spayed, stayed up late, and was busy. You call her, and she doesn't pick up, but she will reply via email which increases more of the back and forth. This pretty much sums up why we are going with someone else even if we have to pay $400 to part from her since she said she already worked on our return even though she was still asking for documents and more clarification.

Kara was prompt, professional and I could tell that she didn't just want to bank a customer on our…read moreinitial consultation. She was thorough with her filing of my tax & helped me through a lot of forms/things I was not aware of for filing as a 1099 contractor, as well as with multiple W2s.

They have a wealth of knowledge and give you access to the beat professionals, if you are looking…read morefor a life coach and if you need behavioral health support they have a team too. You are treated like family.

They were very insightful and instrumental helping my organization find staff and handled all our…read moreHuman Resources needs. They understand the local market. Very easy and customizable payroll services for our unique business model.

Cierra is the life-changing magic that Marie Konda describes in her book. Can you imagine the life…read morechanging magic of someone tidying up your life? But how? Cierra and I work together to ensure I manage my contact and vendor lists. She helps me schedule appointment and follow up with vendors and volunteers to make sure I don't accidentally ghost someone. I used to dread volunteer days, but I now show up excited to see my volunteers knowing all the forms and contact info was taken beforehand. Cierra is so on it with helping to keep me on track and make sure the business runs smoothly because the owner isn't busy chasing people. Mahalo! So glad I decided to go with a local, virtual assistant who understands how we do business in Hawaii.

She is the most accommodating and on top of it! I tell her what I need and she handles the content…read moreand creativity of my webpage and social media! She makes my life so much easier!

We've worked with plenty of I.T. providers over the years, but few come close to the honesty,…read moreprofessionalism, and technical skill that Mindhive Consulting brings to the table. From the owners to the support team, everyone operates with real integrity and a commitment to helping clients succeed for the long haul--not just putting Band-Aids on problems. What really makes Mindhive stand out is their understanding that I.T. is deeply connected to the rest of a business. They take the time to learn how our company works, what challenges we face, and where we want to go. Their solutions are always technically solid but also tailored to our needs, supporting growth, efficiency, and long-term stability. Whether it's upgrading complex infrastructure, setting up secure cloud systems, or guiding us through big-picture digital strategy, Mindhive delivers every time with expertise, speed, and clear communication. They're more than just tech support--they're trusted partners who grasp the real-world impact of every I.T. decision. If you want a managed service provider who combines cutting-edge technical knowledge with genuine business insight and a foundation of integrity, Remy and the team at Mindhive Consulting are a rare find who truly deliver.

Quick response, very professional and quickly figured out the issue. Stress gone! Thank you so…read moremuch!

I had an excellent experience with Aris! He filed my personal tax return (rental properties,…read moreinvestments, W2s, sale of an investment property) and he was professional, responsive, and his fee was very reasonable. He answered all my questions and ensured I got the best possible outcome. I Highly recommend Aris (Lacambra & Associates).

Very professional along with very good customer service. Aris is very easy to work with. Best…read morepart is, he gets things done faster than other accountants I worked with in the past. I am greatly satisfied with his work and will diffidently reach out to him for future business. Thank you Aris,

I like to think of myself as a pretty smart guy.  However, after 3 years of running my photo…read morebusiness and being solely responsible for all decisions, strategy, marketing, sales, design, production, customer relations, bookkeeping and everything else that comes along with a sole proprietorship, I started to have the feeling that maybe it was time to get a second opinion :) I found Borys and BR Business Consulting here on Yelp, and after an initial meeting we decided to take the plunge on a one day workshop.  This included a one-on-one all day workshop to dig in to all aspects of my business and identify areas that needed attention, followed up with a few progress conversations via phone and email support as I applied his recommendations. After going through this process I can say Borys's services are absolutely worth it.  I actually did have a lot of things right, and the areas that needed improvement are in much better shape than 3 months ago thanks to his input.  Borys has a way of taking your thoughts, ideas, or reservations and adding that one comment or insight that solves the Rubick's cube of your question.  Borys will be my go-to marketing consultant for as long as I am in business.

I've found Borys's company on Yelp. Though I've been in business for many years, I really didn't…read moreknow how to run my business. Borys is helping me change all that, assisting me with putting simple yet powerful procedures in place to automate parts of my business as well as helping me craft the "story" of my business. He asked all the right questions to pinpoint my weak spots and his system has helped me to create a clear and focused marketing message and infrastructure for my business. If you are a self employed business owner looking to take your business to the next level, I highly recommend BR Business Consulting.