We worked with Heather Pressler on a new website for Cowboy Cafe. Heather listened to our needs…read moreand within a week or so had a draft up that was fantastic. We are thrilled with the entire process from start to finish and look forward to working with Capital Practice Consulting going forward with all our business needs. See the website at www.thecowboycafe.com.

I was introduced to Capital Practice Consulting through Heather at our networking group. Many of…read morethe members had glowing reviews of how she helped them grow their business. As a start-up small fitness business, I knew I needed to market myself on social media and online but didn't have a plan. Before we even met she gave me a to do list to get me on Google maps and Yelp. We sat down and she helped me craft a marketing plan, selling packages, discussed best social media practices and even taught me how to edit my website SEO to attract more people from the internet. I now have a plan for growing my business and I recommend them to anyone looking for marketing advice or help.

A colleague recommended Traverse to me. She told me that her career coach had rewritten her résumé…read moreand cover letters, prepped her for interviews and helped her to quickly transition from a very unhealthy office atmosphere into her new position. Since I am in a similar situation, I contacted the coach ASAP and, long story short, I spent $75 for her to tell me something that I already knew.. that I'm "creative". In our initial (free) conversation, I expressed that I've done as much as I can do developing my own career and that I needed assistance translating the tasks and duties I've performed at my dead-end job into something marketable to put on my résumé. I also mentioned how much I HATE networking (so many bad experiences. We swap business cards and it starts off as "business" but ends up with an awkward and unwanted "proposition". Ick!) and that I was still reeling from a job interview that went exceptionally poorly. The coach, Ellen, mentioned that she had a background in HR, so I thought she'd be perfect to assist me in all of these areas. I was wrong. In our first (and last) paid session, I reminded her that résumé rewrites were important to me. She told me that "résumés are not really important", and spent the next hour trying to talk about anything but that. I felt that she was not in tune with, and did not consider, my needs as the client (even though I clearly expressed them in the form of a 10-page "All About Me" document that she asked me to write for our paid session). I came in with the expectation that she would consider my concerns, hear my reservations and difficulties and respond with both compassion and reassurance, as well as a plan. I was expecting to hear something like, " Ok.... I see that your résumé is important to you, but I want you to know that that is not the only tool you have working for you, so I'll tell you what. Since you're the client and you are paying for these services, we will address your résumé issues first. After that, we'll start working on finding networking avenues that are more comfortable for you and in the following session, we'll start working on your elevator pitch... I know it's not your favorite thing to do, but we're going to work on it together and I'm going to help you come up with something great!" Had I heard anything close to that, I would have signed up right away. Instead she spent much of the session telling me that I was "putting up walls" if I expressed uncertainty about some of her methods or disagreed with observations she made. Much of what she did recommend to me I have already done, and instead of saying, "Ok, let's talk about how we can capitalize on your efforts and take them to the next level", I felt like I was being criticized for taking my time and choosing to make careful decisions; as if I hadn't been working fast enough for her or something. Even though she insisted she wasn't doing so, I felt like I was being judged the whole time: like the efforts I've been making on my own weren't good enough (which was the whole reason I reached out to her in the first place!). One thing an effective coach does is reassure players and help them to recognize their potential. Instead of reassured and empowered, I left that session feeling frustrated and annoyed. From the questions and comments she provided, it was evident that she did not have a clear understanding of what I needed. At one point, I had to stop her and ask "Did you understand what I meant when I said ...." I was dismayed that she did not ask enough questions to clarify, but instead tried to march forward with her own plans without a clear understanding of what I needed. It's one thing not to listen to me; it's another thing entirely to pay to be ignored. It goes without saying, I do not recommend these services to anyone.

I was a stay-at-home mom for 4 years and decided to put my career on hold as a nurse to be with my…read morekids. Once my kids were in school, I wanted to get back to work part-time, and I reached out to Ellen Dunagan at Traverse Career Solutions for help. Ellen helped me evaluate my professional and personal goals including what part-time meant for me, and how to maintain my work life balance. Once that was clear, I updated my resume with Ellen's help and targeted potential hospitals in the DC metro area to figure out who needed my skills and where I would be a good fit. Based on this approach I quickly landed an interview in a top hospital. In order to be best prepared Ellen suggested that I ask for the names of everyone I was interviewing with so I could do my research and feel more confident connecting with them. It helped me have more of a conversation with my interviewers and feel less stressed. Ellen also conducted mock interviews with me which was incredibly valuable having not interviewed for many years. I was thrilled to get an offer from my first choice hospital following my interview, although the offer was to work within a department that was not the best fit for my career growth. I almost declined the position but Ellen coached me on taking a different approach since I had successfully gotten an offer, connected with several employees, and I really liked the hospital. Instead of declining, I called the Hiring Manager and asked if it was possible to take the part-time position with the hospital, but work for a different department. Lucky for me they felt I was both a great fit and valuable - and I have been working at this top hospital now, part-time, for almost a year - happily! Ellen was both incredibly professional and supportive throughout this entire process and I am so thankful to her! I can't recommend Ellen enough!!!

SanctumCloud nailed my website consultation. They grasped my goals at once, broke down tech choices…read morein plain English, and supplied a clear, budget‑friendly roadmap ahead of schedule. Creative ideas met solid engineering, and their advice will save me both time and money. Highly recommended.

I requested my service to Website Innovator and received 100% satisfied results. Young has high…read moreknowledge about how SEO works and not only design my website, they have social media marketing which it helps my website breath. They are really awesome and professional and know what they are doing. Website was so important for me that I was really picky about it and had lot of request, they did everything I asked and result turned out AWESOME. 5 stars!!!

I would recommend Justin Gooderham, Founder and President of the Emerson Agency for any small…read morebusiness looking to get more exposure and drive more leads online. Justin and his teams positively charged, creative and multi-faceted re-organization of our company's digital marketing outreach has not only driven growth for our small business, but it has been a pleasure working and learning from him while doing so. The essential skillset that our company lacked, the Emerson Agency's filled with a strong focus on digital strategy, web design, and Search Engine Optimization, social media marketing and content writing. Justin and I met a few months back when he spoke at a professional conference hosted by SCORE- in Arlington VA. Justin's 20+ years of experience was evident as he presented a common-sense, results- driven approach for tackling what had become for our team an overwhelming task of managing our website, and social media platforms. From the first personal meeting and throughout our now, regular virtual meetings, Justin and his team have efficiently followed through with every project outlined in our work agenda. Justin provides the product on time, respectfully requests our response, patiently answers all questions concerning each project in process, and diligently provides research proven suggestions for improvement. Most importantly, Justin and his team at the Emerson Agency continuously strive to understand and reflect to the public from my own professional and personal perspective as the business owner, direct contact, and contractor to my clients. Justin previously founded Dalton Digital, which was acquired by Jenesis Software in August of 2023. Specialties: Small business marketing, Digital Marketing, SEM, SEO, Email Marketing, Usability and multivariate testing, social media marketing, marketing automation, web analytics, CMS, B2B and B2C marketing, Integrated Marketing, Account Management. Sincerely, Deborah Green Lady 703-975-7516 drudolph@greenladymasonry.com

Technical Staffing Specialists has supported many of our staffing efforts over the last 26 years…read moresince I have know Jack Crouse (President). His personal approach to supporting his clients and candidates sets him apart from most staffing firms. His breadth of knowledge and approach in helping companies meet their hiring goals is exceptional. If you have technical, operational, sales, or support hiring requirements, TSSI is your go to! I highly recommend them! Richard Goudie-President of RDG Services, LLC

Jack Crouse and Technical Staffing Specialists have supported our commercial, civilian agency, DHS,…read moreand DoD staffing requirements since the early 2000's and his personal, professional, and quality driven approach to ensuring "the right candidates at the right time" set him apart from many recruiting firms in the Washington DC area. He was especially helpful in sourcing cleared resources as well. I highly recommend Technical Staffing Specialists as your recruiting partner. Richard Goudie-President RDGS / Fast Rope NCR

I have been working with SEO PR Rocket Consulting for a couple of months now; incredible service,…read moreattention to detail. My Accounts Manager, Mady, is fantastic! Enthusiasm, regular updates and a keen eye for detail. I contacted them about doing web design work for my company Truly Pawesome a Dog Walking and Pet Sitting business. Fantastic company, always working very hard to optimise your SEO and keeping you in the loop of progress and adjustments. I've seen a huge increase in my SEO ranking in just a short few months. This week alone I have acquired about 10 new clients and my phone line has been busy. Overall, I am very happy with their services and will continue to use them for SEO. I will highly recommend them to any small business struggling to find customers. This company literally drives the customers to your front door.

I came across SEO PR Rocket Consulting, LLC while search for SEO Companies in Bowie, Maryland. I…read moresearched multiple SEO keywords and SEO PR Rocket Consulting, LLC ranked pretty well for local and organic search results. Being that I was shopping around, this company's visibility proves to me they know what they are doing. I contacted the SEO Manager Mady and set up a consultation. Mady was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. I have been a client with SEO PR Rocket Consulting, LLC for over a year now. My company is doing great and my Google search results have improved tremendously. I'm a happy client and I highly recommend their services!!!!!!

An outstanding designer, dedicated professional and a terrific company, I hired Marty and his team…read moreten years ago. Over the years he has updated the website several times, including conformity to compliance for disabilities accommodations, new designs, restructuring and multi-media upgrades. Honest, hard-wroking, always a pleasure to work with. You will not be disappointed.

Putting a website together is a difficult and dreaded task for many, including myself. Choosing a…read morecompany that will understand your vision and get it right, is even tougher. Route 7 Media can do it all. They created our original website and now almost 10 years later, they have revamped it completely. Over the years they've maintained the updates, assisted with implementing company email, helped with CRM management, advised on SEO, and provided social media support. I could not ask for a better team to work with. This team has a creative mind and gets the job done right. The support is amazing. Thank you so much for being there for my company all these years!