Simply the best! I reached out to YES career coaching…read morebecause I was feeling stuck and ready for a change in my work. My resume was OK, but I wanted to put my best foot forward. The team did a fantastic job on rewriting my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. I ended up applying to a handful of jobs and got an interview immediately. What ended up happening though is that during the resume rewriting process, I developed this newfound confidence in my work that I never had before and I was going to go after what I wanted to do. I started to network with people that I knew in my area at different companies and ended up with an opportunity that was a perfect fit for me. Since I was a referral, the management team was not too focused on my resume but I ended up getting the job! I am thrilled to start this next chapter of my career and I have to thank YES career coaching for guiding me to see the light I had inside of me so that I can show up and be the best version of myself. Highly recommend!!

Wonderful service and great resume tips! After I missed an event hosted by YES at their office, 6…read moremonths later Michael kindly reached out to me with a warm and sincere email amid Covid and offered a free resume consultation. My 30 min consultation with Katherine was really helpful! I learned formatting tips and ways to beef up my resume by adding a header, summary, and core competencies and creating sectional dividers. She recommended outcome-based bullet points that highlight the benefits and quantify the results rather than a laundry list of tasks. Katherine was friendly and thorough and even had enough time to quickly proofread my hubby's resume. It was really nice to get an extra set of eyes! While the $299 starter package seems a bit pricey, it's a good deal considering that you are equipped with the A team of an interviewer, drafter, and editor. They will rewrite your resume and can fine tune and belt out those bullet points. While my resume could use a few tweaks, the starter package is a great option if you're looking for a resume overhaul without doing all the guess work. I found the resume consultation surprisingly useful. Would highly recommend it and consider the packages!

I have been entrusting my taxes to Oakton Tax, Payroll, & HR Services since 2019 through countless…read morelife changes with tax implications such as active military duty, home purchases and sales, and expanding our family. Josh has been very knowledgeable and savvy through it all. I have recommended Oakton Tax to many friends and they have recommended them to their friends because Josh and his team are highly efficient and provide expert advice when you need it. Highly recommend.

Great support for annual taxes via Josh! He's helped throughout the year with tax planning to make…read moresure we can adjust ahead of filing, which is great.

I've been working with Mike for a few years now, and he's always been responsive, efficient, and…read morereliable. He makes the process quick and easy, and I really appreciate how thorough he is. He even helped me resolve an issue that came up from a mistake made by a previous tax preparer, which saved me a lot of stress. Highly recommend!

The front page of this firm's website clearly states that you can schedule a *free* consultation,…read moreclicking through the website to see what times are available. Which I did for an in-person time several days out, and got a confirmation email back. Nowhere was I required to enter detailed background information. A couple hours before the The front page of this firm's website clearly states that you can schedule a *free* consultation, clicking through the website to see what times are available. Which I did for an in-person time several days out, and got a confirmation email back. Nowhere was I required to enter detailed background information. A couple hours before the meeting, I got an email saying I could only do a 15-minute phone call. I further got a phone call about two hours before the meeting from Mike Davidow. He was abrasive on the phone, and stated their consultation fee was $400 for half an hour. He kept speaking over me and complained. All poor service. Suggest they start by improving their website and not yelling at people over the phone. Don't recommend this firm.

The Buchanan Group helped to create a planning and engagement strategy, through a series of…read morefacilitated discussions for my nonprofit. Once we had agreed upon our messaging, approach, and implementation we were able to bring in the people who are responsible for day-to-day communications whether it be developing and managing social media, and other outreach activities so that this could be presented to those who fund the program, as well as implement engaging strategies on a day-to-day basis. The benefits are that the Buchanan group is able to tailor both the facilitation and expert recommendations so that we have our very own plans, strategy, and processes so that communications can be fully managed in-house. The staff also provided special training for those who may be in particular roles whether they speak to the media, or managing social media on a day-to-day basis. This substantially lowered our costs and increased greater efficacy and impact.

I attended a Social Media Strategy Session - Erin and her team not only had great content covering…read morethe general applications of social media towards my business (which I desperately needed) but created a sharing environment where I learned just as much from the other attendees as well. I'd take another strategy session with them in the future and recommend others do the same.

I own and operate a small home improvement company. I am a driven individual and knew that I was…read moregoing to reach my personal and business goals out of shear determination. What I also knew was that there are plenty of obstacles, pit falls, and other things that would slow my pace. I was tired of the "1 step foward 2 steps back" trial and error method that was my business. I was searching for a mentor that could help me be better. I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post by Steve Chiama that discussed 3 questions about better marketing strategies which hit a nerve since marketing is such a large portion of my budget. During an initial lunch meet up with Steve we discussed several aspects of who I was, where my business was, and my near term goals. We talked about his history and some of the basics of the Action Coach model. Everything Steve said really grabbed my attention because it made sense. I felt that I could learn to be better with his tools and guidance. I decided to make an investment in myself as an owner and hired Steve to be my coach. I am soooooo happy that we met. Steve has helped me focus on defining the company structure and vision. We looked at the financials together and found where things were working and where we needed to tweak. He has helped me understand myself and my true role as a business owner. At times it is a frustrating experience, but when the breakthroughs happen it's amazing! Today my business is more than healthy. I feel more in control and I am confidently adding new team members into my profitable business. As with anything the results you get are a direct result of the effort you put in. If you are seriously sick of treading water as a business owner and have the fortitude to listen, learn, and implement needed changes, then I highly recommend Steve and the Action Coach team. Invest in yourself you won't regret it.

According to Tony Robbins the top things to look for in a business coach or mentor are:…read more 1. Someone who knows how to execute - The best coaches have already produced the results you want. 2. Don't expect perfection - Learn to not only accept those flaws in your mentor, but to also learn from them and model your behavior after what they've done correctly. 3. Someone who is not afraid to tell it like it is - Negative feedback can be hard to hear but is important in order to grow 4. Someone eager to help - Entrepreneurs should look for mentors who are eager to pass what they've learned to a new generation. I can say with confidence that you will find all of these qualities in Stephen. I'm proud to know him and say that I personally have learned much from my time with him. If you're looking for a business coach please stop and call Stephen. There are many "book smart" coaches out there that talk a good game, but Stephen is the type that has walked the walk and can provide valuable insight learned from years of being a business owner himself. Highly Recommend!

Incredible place to learn about business development, entrepreneurial insights and digital…read moremarketing! Nice facility with top notch amenities, workspaces and presentation rooms. Highly recommended for anyone eager to learn more about marketing their business or just business best practices, trends and fundamentals. See you at the Enterprise Center!

From the owner: The Mason Enterprise Center - Fairfax location is a partnership program with George Mason…read moreUniversity and the City of Fairfax EDA designed to help small businesses achieve success. Our incubator program provides counseling services to fit your business needs as well as rentable office space, administrative services, and access to a priceless network of experienced entrepreneurs. Stop in for a tour today!

I would highly recommend Business GPS to any business looking for funding. I have used their…read moreservices several times over the past year and they have been amazing during every experience. They go above and beyond. They are true professionals. Thank you Business GPS

I met Joe muse the owner of Business GPS through a referral from another consulting company. It was…read morea real pleasure meeting Joe and he gave me some very valuable insights and connections. It enabled us to overcome a difficult situation we were put in by our former bank. He has continued to check in with me since then and I am confident that if I need help again in the future he will be there for me and my company.

Suzy and Tracy have been wonderful! I have a wonderful position with a company I love coming to…read moreevery day. The entire team is responsive to any concerns, and seem genuinely invested in your success.

Best company to work for, with the best clients, internal employees and ambassadors. Together, we…read moreall make life better for those we serve!