Zest Business Consulting

Myra is straightforward and knowledgeable. She showed real interest and curiosity about my new…read morebusiness in the initial consult. As things progressed she has continually given solid advice and offered keen direction in how to proceed. She's surely kept me from stumbling several times making her fee and actual money saver at the end of the day.

Myra is great to work with. She is extensively knowledgeable about the business. She goes beyond…read morestraight business consulting- her approach is to get to know her clients so that she can guide them based on their skills sets, strengths, and values. She coaches the whole person to ensure the business is a success.

Cambier Consulting, CFO

Insightful, solid experience, and impeccable character. Peter Cambier and his staff have delivered…read moreagain and again. We highly recommend and endorse!

From the owner: For Part-time CFO services don't hesitate to call us today for great financial advice. Cambier…read moreConsulting is relied on for helpful assistance for any type of CFO work.We believe that most every business can be profitable and increase their value through proven techniques. We have worked with many companies preparing them for sale as well as start-ups.

Rachel Lang

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Amazing. 5 stars! Rachel is the real deal! Look no further!…read moreHer classes , her work, she's one of a kind.

Rachel Lang is by far the BEST! I had heard about Rachel through a tik tok and she Grabbed my…read moreattention, thank goodness because I was interested in her teaching and was just mind blown away of all her knowledge!!! I hope to take more of her classes soon But by far the best! just so informed and great person very likable, understanding informative and very helpful. Her book was so grabbing to read As well. I bought 2 copies. I am so forever full of gratitude to have met Rachel.

bITvision Computing

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I've been using bITvision for all my IT services and computer repairs for my small business and for…read moremy family for many years. Tony and Joel and friendly, helpful, professional and kind. Fair prices, and they make it so easy to keep my business running!

Professional timely and courteous. Fair value for service rendered as well!…read moreShohei Ohtani just struck out in World Series 1st batter

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Filing taxes can be a stressful experience, but Michelle made the whole process a breeze. She was…read moreincredibly professional and knowledgeable, and it was clear she knew exactly what she was doing. She answered all my questions patiently and thoroughly. On top of her expertise, Michelle was also very friendly and put me at ease. Great that the whole process was done remotely as well!

Michelle was amazing! She took such good care of me, walked me through all my questions, and…read morehandled my taxes with ease. Highly recommend and will be hiring Michelle for next year!

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I have been using Susie for at least 7 years and she has always been the best. She gets to know her…read moreclient, she is easy to talk to and get the job done on time. I recommend her.

Super professional, to the point, knowledgeable and clear. Carolyn is a really effective, friendly…read moreand polite face of the business. Really impressed and although we had to wait to get on her schedule, it was worth it!! Highly recommended!

Champion Employer Services

This established, yet growing, HR company delivers top-tier customer service, looking-out for the…read moreinterests of both their clients (employers) as well as the thousands of employees they service as a payroll administration company. Our experience is with their CEO. He, along with his team, delivers with their product and work diligently to maintain their standard of excellence. B

Champion Employer Services is an business owner's dream come true. Once I switched to Champion, a…read morelot of my headaches went away: running semi-monthly payroll, filing payroll taxes, group health insurance payments, direct deposit changes, HR questions, keeping up with ever-changing employment law updates and more. Champion removes the HR burden so I can focus on running and growing my business.

Jenae Juarez Bookkeeping Services

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This service was professional in all aspects and as a small business owner, I appreciated the…read morehonesty and advice given. Jenea is humble and easy to work with from beginning to end. This business definitely has my trust!

I am a small business owner who needs help doing what so many small business owners don't want to…read moredo....bookkeeping! I met with Jenae to discuss how she could help me. She was quick to come up with a plan and made me feel so comfortable discussing something that I don't like to talk about. She wasn't pushy about getting my business but seemed sincerely interested in wanting to help. After leaving our meeting, she immediately got to work setting up a system for me. I highly recommend Jenae to anyone who wants to get their books in order by someone who really cares.

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4.6

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We've used Beach Baby Nannies twice now, and Trudie has been absolutely exceptional both times…read more From start to finish, her nanny placement service is professional, warm, and worry-free. For our second nanny, we tried to handle the search ourselves and failed miserably. At the last minute we called Trudie, and she still managed to find us someone amazing who was a perfect fit for our family. That alone showed us just how good she is at what she does. Trudie takes the time to really understand what your family needs -- schedule, childcare style, and personality fit -- and every nanny she's placed with us has been punctual, attentive, loving, and reliable. She truly cares, checks in, and makes sure everything is running smoothly. If you're looking for a nanny placement service with professionalism, compassion, and heart, Trudie at Beach Baby Nannies is outstanding. We recommend her wholeheartedly!

We were trying to rebuild a sense of normalcy after being displaced by the Eaton Fire and needed…read moreshort-term childcare support. We turned to Beach Baby Nannies hoping for help -- but what we experienced was disturbing, bizarre, and at times felt dangerous. It's hard to write this, because we wanted to move on from it, but not sharing it would be irresponsible. The first sitter, Alex, showed up four hours late on her very first day, claiming she slept through her alarm. She was rarely on time after that. We needed help in the early mornings due to the ages of our children (five and one), but she couldn't consistently wake up. Out of desperation, we shifted her hours to the afternoon. We should've ended things then, but Trudie told us no other sitters were available. We had no other leads and were in a difficult spot. Then Alex showed up without a working phone. My mother-in-law had to send her out immediately to get one so she could communicate and call 911 if needed. That same shift, Alex disappeared for five hours without communication. At that point, we started connecting the dots. She was using the bathroom every 20 minutes and never flushed -- strongly suggesting she wasn't using it for its intended purpose. Afterward, her speech would speed up, her volume increased, and her behavior turned manic. She vented personal problems, said she records phone calls, and would talk compulsively even if no one was in the room. She constantly forgot instructions, routines, and basic information. Instead of support, she brought instability and confusion. When we raised concerns, Trudie first said Alex had bladder issues, then later told us on the phone, "I don't think she has bladder problems -- we'll be cutting ties." The implication we were left with was concerning -- and hard to interpret as anything other than potential drug use. Why did we stay with the agency after this? Because Trudie and Alex repeatedly framed it as a fluke. We were given apologies, reassurances, and promises: "This has never happened before and will never happen again." When you're exhausted, working, and trying to keep your home stable for your kids, you want to believe people will do the right thing. That trust was completely broken. Trudie said she wanted to make things right and told us she would be sending one of her top nannies to correct the situation. We took her at her word -- and that's how Samantha came into our home. The second sitter, Samantha, seemed fine at first -- but within days, her behavior unraveled. At one point, she told us, "My meds are wearing off." If you're caring for young children, that's something you manage, not let slide. It was disturbing. She began compulsively reorganizing the house -- opening every drawer, removing items, hiding them in strange places. One drawer is still missing. She laid out our 5-year-old's clothes in piles outside in the courtyard. On her last day, she stayed until 10pm, uninvited, and her behavior was disoriented and erratic. Then she accused us of offering her alcohol -- an accusation that was completely false. We don't drink, and there's no alcohol in our home. She also overbilled us by 12 hours. We had to catch the mistake, correct it, and still paid her in full -- yet another burden from a service that was supposed to reduce stress. Only after everything fell apart did we find a one-star Yelp review from July 15, 2019 describing nearly the exact same experience: unstable sitters, drinking, clients blamed. Trudie's public response to that review was defensive and unprofessional. Based on what we experienced, we expect the same here. Trudie seems far more interested in protecting her image than in addressing serious safety concerns in her business. What Beach Baby Nannies offers is not safety, not professionalism, and certainly not peace of mind. What they deliver is emotional volatility, unscreened risk, and zero accountability -- repackaged as a luxury service. We're sharing this so no other family, especially one already in a vulnerable position, has to go through what we did. UPDATE: Trudie claimed I hadn't paid, but I've added screenshots that clearly show I did -- along with her accusation, which she has already edited three times.

H&R Block

3.5

(8 reviews)

Wendys and her team are top notch and very thorough! They answered all of my questions and took…read morecare of me. I have been coming here for over a decade. Great service and great work!

I would just like to say I believe this H & R Block business is CRAP! So I was quoted $750.00 to…read more$1000.00 dollars to do my taxes! BS. Being on SSDI and having nothing what the crap! So I took my taxes to a CPA and it's gonna cost me around $350.00. So I see this office just wants to jack their prices up so they can collect money! My personal thought GREEDY!

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Aaron L.

10 years ago

I just wanted to say on behalf of all of Big Compass that we were so thrilled with your session with us! Jennifer worked with us directly to customize our session with her to our exact needs. In the planning phases, she listened to every detail that we wanted, and delivered with an outstanding session. Your presentation was a complete 180 from the previous speaker that we had. Our team loved your presentation style with your high energy, knowledge, real-world examples, flexibility, and personality! Everyone in our group felt like they came out of the session with good knowledge that they could apply at the client site and in real-world situations right away. In fact, multiple people we met afterwards asked us "what do you do?" and we were ready to exercise our elevator pitch that you helped us perfect! Thank you very much Jennifer. We hope to work with you again soon. and would highly recommend you to any business or organization looking for a meeting facilitator, speaker, or presenter for their event. Aaron Lieberman Consultant Big Compass read more

Joan C.

9 years ago

Over a year ago, I reluctantly decided I would invest in a business coach. I had started my own business, but knew I had so many mental blocks and confidence issues, that were getting in the way of being successful. When I first spoke with Jennifer, I knew she would be a great fit. She has been beyond a great fit! Jennifer has been SO helpful, not only in tons of practical "to-do's" as to the basics of building a "solo-preneur" business, but her expertise on the mental side as been stellar. She has given me SO many tools, to help me get out of my own way, and to develop thoughts and habits that support my success. I have been trying to "escape" from my prior career--good money but I was miserable--for years. Now, I can say, I am successful enough to be doing what I love, exclusively...a huge part of this has been because of Jennifer's help. I cannot recommend her highly enough. I am so grateful that I have found a true ally and coach, to support me in this transition! read more

William C.

12 years ago

Wow! Was I lucky to come upon Jennifer. I am considering a new business venture and I wanted to speak with someone who could provide practical and heartfelt advise. Jennifer was perfect for this! She not only understands the nuts and bolts of business but more importantly is in tune with how to connect to the intrinsic values of your individual mission. Her input is heartfelt, authentic and holistic and she provides constructive support in a manner where it feels like she has your back. She approaches her work from a place of on love and empathetically seeks to do what's best for her client. It is a unique approach that all in business should try. I am confident that working with Jennifer would be rewarding and would lead to meeting and exceeding the goals of the client. read more

Lana N.

11 years ago

Jennifer has been our business coach for over a year. What we appreciate the most about Jennifer is that she has a vast of knowledge in all aspects of business and always gives us invaluable suggestions and encourages us when things are tough. We appreciate that she's always straightforward and realistic while at the same time is always quick to find solutions to improve and grow our business. Jennifer is also a wonderful person, kind and caring, and it is a pleasure working with her and learning from her. read more

Aaron R.

10 years ago

I'm currently looking into starting a business of my own so I went on google to find someone to talk to for advice. I quickly found Jennifer's consulting business and gave a call. We made a schedule for a 30 minutes session and needless to say I learned an incredible amount during that session and have a lot of other avenues to go in order to learn more thanks to her advice. I would recommend giving a call for anyone who is interested in learning more in the business world. Thank you very much! read more

David R.

11 years ago

Jennifer Martin knows business, inside and out. She is smart, caring, up-to-date, and very keen on seeing the business you want to create, become a reality and THRIVE. I always look forward to working with her, and know that she has my best interests at heart. She is very personable, and approaches your business holistically, with a sense of how it will fit into the rest of your life, and make your life more enjoyable, rather than more stressful. I can not recommend Jennifer highly enough! read more

Dhaval P.

10 years ago

I recently worked with Jennifer as I was struggling with finding direction in business. Jennifer and I dwelled right into it and Jennifer was quickly able to address some of my pain points and areas of confusion. She was easily able to extract out the info necessary and point me into the right direction. I can see why is where she is and would highly recommend her as a Business Coach. read more

Nathan K.

11 years ago

Jennifer Martin has chaired our local Chamber of Commerce Business Referral Breakfast group the past few months. She has brought greater focus and creativity to our group, and her enthusiasm and breadth of business knowledge have been outstanding. Every time I sit in the group I learn new things and feel inspired thanks in no small part to Jennifer's leadership! read more

Xena G.

11 years ago

Jennifer is a great asset to the local small business community. She offers free 30 minutes consultations that are very valuable, and frequently offers her expertise to the community via local presentations. As a new small business owner, I know I have a lot to learn from her! read more

Mo M.

11 years ago

Having never worked with a consultant before I wasn't sure what to expect. As a new entrepreneur I had a lot of questions and Jennifer made the whole process so easy, I walked away with a plan to move forward. Thanks Jennifer! read more

Jeff G.

11 years ago

I attended an intro to what Jennifer does. She was very honest, caring, and generous with her time and energy, I am looking into taking her 8 week class or having her consult with me. Great person! read more

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