After reading Sumeet's Yelp reviews, I had such high hopes. Unfortunately, she has trouble…read moreresponding to prospective clients. My fiancé called and left a voicemail message, which she did not respond to. He called the next day, and she answered and said that she thought she had returned all of her calls. She told him that the best way to reach her was via email. So he conferred with me about scheduling an appointment with her, and then sent her an email. Here we are four days later, and nothing. So frustrating!

Sumeet was bright and very knowledgeable when we finally spoke on the phone. I was looking forward…read moreto working with her, however, she never called back or responded to my email after our initial conversation. Her prices were comparable to others but I wasted time trying to reach her by phone (it took 2 tries) and ultimately I had to find another CPA.

Update: I believe the owner has handled this situation with arrogance and intimidation. Yes, we…read moresigned the papers--It doesn't surprise me that he would try to rehash everything publicly rather than take some constructive criticism. I only intended to leave an honest review of our experience with IBA. I stand by my one-star review. As our broker, their job was to represent us and get us the best deal possible--not just push a deal through. The buyers already had their own agent. It became clear that closing the transaction quickly was the priority--not our best interests. That's not just poor service--it's unethical. Mortgage lenders need to know whether they're financing a home or a business. Blurring those lines to push a deal through isn't just questionable--it's potentially harmful. We were not properly represented, and we paid the price for it. I recently posted an honest review about my experience with IBA and noticed they still have a 5-star rating. I probably wouldn't have checked back--except I received a letter from an attorney representing IBA. Here's what it said: "They are chagrined that you posted an online review of IBA suggesting otherwise, and we demand that you remove the review you recently made of IBA NW Business Brokers on Google." To be clear, I shared a truthful account of my own personal experience. I did not name the broker involved, nor did I exaggerate any details. It was a simple, honest, one-star review summarizing what was, for me, a very disappointing experience. I don't appreciate being pressured to remove it. A company that can't accept fair criticism without resorting to legal threats raises serious concerns. There are many business brokers in the Northwest--I'd encourage others to do their research and choose one who values transparency and accountability. Original review: I recently worked with a broker from IBA to sell our business and home together, as the business operated on our property. My daughter and I had one chance to sell the small business we built and dedicated ourselves to for ten years, and unfortunately, we were met with disregard and a lack of respect throughout the entire process. The very first interested buyers ended up purchasing it. While it turned out to be a great deal for them, it was not in our best interest. We felt misled and unsupported from start to finish. If you're a small business owner, I would strongly caution against using this firm. In our experience, their practices were misleading and did not prioritize our needs as sellers.

IBA did a great job helping us sell our business. Selling a business is a long and sometimes…read morestressful process but Vishal Punj did a excellent job of explaining the process. We can't speak highly enough of Vishal and IBA!

My office was..... not in a good place. Even the dog didn't want to go in there. I had about a…read morethousand piles of piles all over the floor and I didn't even know where to start. I'm usually a pretty organized person, but this room had gone so far off the deep end, I froze up every time I even thought about doing something with it. I had so much anxiety about this room and all the stuff in it. Within 4 hours, Katrina had me completely sorted. My wife came in and squealed. My dog came in and took a nap on the floor. I've been working in there and it's a joy again. Katrina. 14/10. Would recommend.

Katrina gave me a method to make intentional room for the activities that truly matter to me. I had…read morebeen overwhelmed by a bunch of stuff accumulated over the years, cluttering shelves, desk and table surfaces. She helped me break down my organization project into small and achievable steps. She attentively listened to my goals and then worked efficiently. She was also very responsive when I first contacted her. I highly recommend her services.

I used Worth The Journey for web design, branding and business coaching. The team created a new…read morewebsite for my coaching business from scratch and also helped me with branding to design a new brand from scratch! This marketing agency is very professional, update to date with marketing, branding and design trends and easy to work with! Thanks Noe and team!

Noe and Harmony a highly effective examples of practicing what they preach! They have a clear…read moremission and they exude that with every piece of what they share with their clients. The Onward weekend conference was a lovely blend of informative speakers and yoga, along with lovely conversation and motivated entrepreneurs to mingle with. I found a lot in common with those in attendance and even met up with a group of them post-conference to discuss the similarities between our collective vision. Upon arriving, the space was decorated beautifully and our seating was all comfy cozy. I felt tuned in and attentive during the whole presentation and was never bored. We received a lot of awesome handouts to take home and keep as a guide, which was awesome! They even raffled off a website build! Worth the Journey truly knows how to make the process of creating and amplifying a business more pleasurable by integrating play and a lightheartedness to the stressful, overwhelming entrepreneurial process. Thank you so much for being there as a support system and guide for those of us on this journey!

From Dr. Lloyd, to Dr. Birnbach, to the entire support staff, Five Star Management delivers the…read moregoods. We have an established practice, and we've been coaching with them for almost 3 years to help take us to the next level (and the next level after that!). In that time have seen our practice increase quite substantially each year. They focus on proven tactics that, if implemented correctly, WILL work! Any time we are stuck, or encounter something we've never encountered before, we can get on a call with Dr. Lloyd and it always seems like he's able to come up with the perfect solution that leaves us saying "why didn't we think of that???" I cannot recommend FSM highly enough. It is truly world-class coaching!

Five Star Management is great to work with. My staff look forward to the trainings with enthusiasm…read more I have had 3 other consultants and I am happy to be with Five Star. We had 31 new patients last week and 24 this week (our record is 42 in a week) and I attribute much of this to Five Star Management's procedures.

It feels like a privilege that I finally have the opportunity to praise and speak to the success of…read moremy experience with Plum Coaching--I called Lora expecting a fairly transactional conversation about costs and expectations, but I decided to move forward because she genuinely listened to the specifics of my situation. In summary: I was seeking new opportunities in my field of UX design, had built an impressive portfolio but was consistently failing to communicate my work in a way that resonated with hiring managers. I had gone through 12 unsuccessful interviews before I decided it was time to seek some professional and objective advice. What I appreciated most about the mock interview with Lora was that she never tried to steer me away from being myself...she gave me practical tools to make sure that I was able to speak on my own behalf and recognize the intention behind every interview question. Long story short, I found myself with an offer letter about three weeks after our session in a role that is perfect for my professional development. If you're in a tough or confusing spot, don't make decisions based on the cost of services--just find someone who you trust that understands your goals and needs and it will pay off a thousand times in the future. Plum served that purpose for me and I can't reccomend their services highly enough.

I called Lora because I'm looking for a contract position in Seattle. She was really sweet and…read morehelpful. I couldn't tell from the Yelp reviews that she doesn't do placement work. She recommended a company for me to get in contact with. Thank you Lora for your help!

Hsuan-Hua is an outstanding business coach and mentor. I've been fortunate enough to retain…read moreHsuan-Hua as an adviser for my business SocialTagg and also as a personal executive coach. She has been an immense help in formulating our strategy, branding, and product direction. She's also very friendly and motivates her students to keep learning! Whether you are a small business owner who needs a comprehensive view of how to run a business or a corporate executive who'd like to learn how to better lead their team, I'd recommend Hsuan-Hua to help you take your business to the next level!

Hsuan Hua is amazing! She has helped me figure out answers to problems in my business and…read moreendeavors. She is a fantastic coach and mentor! I highly recommend Coach Seattle!

CFO Selections is a great company, very professional, and will help find the right fit for you!read more

From the owner: CFO Selections focuses solely on locating, recruiting, and offering the highest caliber…read moresenior-level talent available. Our experienced consultants and recruiters work together with our clients to generate maximum results. CFO Selections' trusted executives can help your leadership team bridge the gap to profitable growth as we tailor the engagement or search to meet your exact needs. CFO Selections is also a QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions provider and our team of experts can work with you to ensure a smooth transition to an accounting system that meets the needs of your business.