Ed is a life saver! For months I tried creating a website…read moreusing wordpress but I was beyond frustrated. I had designed sites before but Wordpress was a new language for me and I kept bumping up against walls and could not make progress because I did not have enough knowledge to make forward movement. I needed help! So finally I called Ed and it was the best choice I ever made. I've known Ed for a long time and he has always been enthusiastic about sharing valuable information about the technology that i use in my life. He genuinely loves to help and share from the broad knowledge base he has accrued. Even though I live on the east coast, Ed is in California, he was able to work with me via computer and guide me in the right direction. During our meetings, Ed is able to access and manipulate my computer. The template I had originally chosen was a bad choice so he pointed me in the direction of a practical template that he had already researched extensively. Once I loaded it he walked me through the online tutorials and demonstrated aspects of the template so that I could continue working on my own. He's articulate and thorough, and also very mindful of time and budget. Our meetings usually last 1 to 1.5 hours. After the first meeting I was able to work on my own for a week and make forward progress. I kept track of my questions for our next session, though he let me know I could contact him at any time with questions that come up. He is willing to research my specific needs that go beyond the basic template. Between sessions he sent me a list of plugins that I would need and walked me through them. His pace is fast and he delivers information in a clear and thorough manner. He is also willing to help with aesthetic advice, letting me know about the latest trends in web design. I feel so relieved and blessed because finally I feel secure that my site will be up to date and effective in ways I did not foresee. It's exciting now as I forge ahead knowing I have Ed on my team. It's clear that he is committed to my being satisfied and working at a pace that best suits my needs. I recommend Ed's Left Coast Solutions highly and without reservation as your best choice for a go to person for advice and guidance for your website needs. He has the experience, knowledge and patience to work with you at your level of experience. He is a rare find and techno/guru gem.

Ed Croteau is a topnotch professional with an ideal combination of deep knowledge, timely…read moreproduction and friendly manner. Highly recommend him!

Pure numbers magic worker! Not only did Shannon help me organize my entire quick books but she has…read moregiven me relief and removed the stress from having to figure everything out for myself. THANK YOU!!

We have been working with Shannon and her team for two years. From the moment they came onboard the…read moreorganization and efficiency of our business improved. They are knowledgeable, thorough, organized and easy to work with. We are in the process of expanding our business and would not be able to do so without Redwood Consulting.

Casey was extremely helpful with my project, organizing financials. Her communication and expertise…read morethroughout the process made it much easier for me to handle.

From the owner: If you're looking for an experienced, friendly, reliable bookkeeper who will take the time to…read moreunderstand your business and its unique needs, then look no further! With over 25 years of experience, I've had the opportunity to wear many hats, from providing excellent customer service to HR to CFO/Controller duties. I know how to juggle the details while keeping an eye on the big picture. In all my experience I’ve found that I really enjoy bookkeeping! I thrive in working with a variety of businesses. And I love the challenge of organizing records, finding solutions, and creating insights that help businesses measure their performance. Whether you're a new or seasoned business owner, I'm here to help you balance the books so that you can focus on running your business. My services include: General bookkeeping Quickbooks training Cleaning up your books Reconciling accounts Preparing financial reports Payroll, quarterly filings, W2’s, 1099’s And that's not all! I'm always available to meet with you in person or online to review your financial performance and help you develop strategies to improve your overall business operations. Call for a free consultation, I look forward to meeting you!

I had a complicated tax situation in 2025 involving multiple streams of income (1099, W2, 401k…read moreconversion, etc) and though I made quarterly payments, I knew I was going to need an expert to help minimize my tax bill. I learned about EAs from a community whatsapp and went in search of one. After looking for several weeks and reaching out to a few, it was Phuong's rapid response (by email and phone) and his kind demeanor that helped make my decision. Overall, working with Phuong was straightforward. After agreeing on an estimated cost, Phuong invited me to a secure portal to upload all of my documents. Alongside, Phuong provided a checklist to help guide all of the files/info that you should consider uploading. This was very efficient and helped expedite the process. From beginning to end, it took only a few weeks. It would've gone much faster, but I was delayed in uploading documents, so I caused the delay. Alongside, Phuong answered one-off questions as needed and quickly. And I had a lot of questions! But Phuong was always willing to help. The best part? Phuong confirmed I was actually owed a refund. I was stunned. Is there any better result than that? Of course, this means my quarterly payments were on target, but I'm not sure I would've reached the same result on my own. I can't recommend Phuong enough. He was fast, friendly and importantly, secure. I am certain I will be working with Phuong for all of my tax needs moving forward. Thank you Phuong!!

Phuong was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and followed up without any extra action on my…read morepart- which I really appreciated given how terrible it feels when you have started a process with someone and you have to constantly reach out to get a response! Phuong was a professional throughout the entirety of the process and guided me through calculating and the actual process of paying off quarterly taxes with patience and kindness. He also gave me an estimate of the price before conducting the service and was very transparent. Highly recommend if you are starting your own business!

I had the same accountant/tax preparer for almost 50 years until he retired last year. After…read moreresearching tax preparers near me, I decided on MM Tax Preparers in Pinole. I feel very lucky to have found them. My tax preparer there was Ana Cardona. I was very impressed with the process they have there and especially Ana. She was very precise as well very knowledgeable about tax preparation. I learned things about my tax return that I had never known before. She answered all of my questions as well as going over my finished tax return with much detail. I brought all of the paperwork needed and we went over our tax return, line by line. What was also very impressive, after she entered my information into their tax program, we were able to complete the process right there and was told that our return would be submitted electronically that day. As our yearly tax refund is an important part of our yearly budgeting, to do this process so quickly was very unexpected and helpful. I would feel good about recommending MM Tax Preparers and, especially, Ana.

I normally do my own taxes however I needed a tax amendment and I wasn't sure how to add the…read moreadditional form, so I looked for tax professionals in my area and saw that this one was rated 5.0 so I gave Mauricio a try. I came in for my appointment at 2pm and even though he saw me, he kept talking on the phone for another 20 min!! How RUDE! Finally after waiting on him he called me to his desk but gave me a BUNCH of WRONG information and how I'm going to owe taxes etc when I knew that was incorrect, he proceeded to act like he was in a rush and trying to get rid of me!! I had to open my phone and show him my research on HOW TO FILE THE ADDITIONAL FORM! What's up with that!??? You're supposed to be the tax professional!! After I told him how it should be filed, he said that will be $400 after his employee Daisy had quoted me $300-350 which is still WAY too HIGH! I was SO MAD AND FELT ABSOLUTELY NO CONFIDENCE IN THIS MAN, so I decided to bring my husband with me when it was time to pick up my amended taxes. When Mauricio saw me come in with my husband, he IMMEDIATELY jumped up from his desk even though he was sitting with 2 clients and spoke to me like he was this nice professional!! WOW!! So that's how he treats women huh?!! I paid with my CC and got charged an additional 4% ($14)!! Highway Robbery!! I called later and asked to speak with him (because obviously I wasn't happy with my experience with him) and I was told he still had clients but that he would call me right back. The office closed for the day and I got no call back. So now here is your review Mauricio. You need to do better with your customer service and read up on what you should already know! Lastly stop trying to cheat people out of their money! After this horrible experience, I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

Maggie was great and really helped us get our books straight and in order. She is a skilled…read morebookkeeper with a can do attitude.

From the owner: With over a decade of leadership experience, I’ve built a diverse skill set across sales, finance,…read moreaccounting, and analysis in a range of industries. I’m passionate about continuous growth, always refining my communication to drive seamless collaboration and build lasting client relationships. I am an adept problem-solver, known for delivering clear, concise communication and driving impactful results. Skilled in management, optimizing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized for transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions and fostering collaboration that enhances operational efficiency and achieves goals. Outside of work, I enjoy scuba and free diving adventures, attending live concerts, and exploring scenic trails.