Impro Creative

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Wonderful and knowledgeable staff for print, photo and accessory items. Went to their new location…read moreSaturday for some new passport photos. Great services copying old VHS and camera tapes to current formats.

Minuteman Press

This place is OUTSTANDING by the very definition of the word! I thought they were nice when I met…read moreTamika and Johnetta at first, that their prices were fair and that they were easy to work with. BUT I HAD NO IDEA HOW GREAT THEY WERE! So there I was, needing to prepare for a major event for my company and I had no boxes for my brand new products to be tested in. My partner had dropped the ball and I literally had less than a week to pull this off. Because our boxes are required to be childproof, Tamika immediately went to work and she worked miracles. Sourcing, overnight shipping, coordinating with our designer... and even doing this after hours. It was amazing to work with a company who was just as determined as me to come from a space of yes. And you know what?! Tamika and her team made it happen and our event was a MASSIVE SUCCESS. So THANK YOU to the team at Minuteman for their fair pricing, professionalism and coming from a space of "yes" in order to help our dream become a reality. Great partnerships come from stories like these. We're in and you should be too. This team is as good as they come. Thank youuuuuu!

4EVER Design Studio

4EVER Design Studio is always expanding web design and technology. By using my suggestions and some…read moreof their own ideas, they designed a terrific website, business cards and amazing brochures that enhances my business. I like that I can make changes to the website on my own but if there is necessity for larger changes, designers are one click away to help. The website is visually engaging and professional. It rivals websites that cost several thousands of dollars, but it was very affordable for me. In other words, highly recommend this design and printing company.

WOW! These guys are incredible! I had a general idea for a couple of posters and they went above…read moreand beyond to bring my idea into reality. Everything from the initial conversation to the creativity of the ideas, to the collaboration of the final design, to the prompt delivery of the products surpassed my expectations! Great job, I'm a returning customer and will definitely be back again!

FASTSIGNS

(9 reviews)

What's not to love? Not only are the products from FASTSIGNS of Libertyville professional and well…read moreprinted, but the service is fast - they truly live up to their name! I usually work with Ryan but this time I worked with Charles and Larry, and both of them were incredibly helpful, responsive, and provided over-the-top customer service. I will continue to use them for all my signage needs and would definitely recommend you do the same!

I had a deadline to meet and as luck would have it, I stopped into…read more FASTSIGNS in Libertyville for the first time ever and what a pleasant experience it was.....I wasn't sure they could help me, but after i explained my dilema, Larry stopped what he was doing and printed my items right then and there....I met the deadline with minutes to spare....he was a life saver, the cost was more than fair and the job was PERFECT!!! Can't thank him enough - I will be back..... Deb M. Wadsworth

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

3.8

(17 reviews)

I want to give a special shout-out to Shakena! She had solid communication and made my online order…read moreto collection seamless! This location is always polite, efficient and convenient! The materials printed and laminated were great quality and allowed me to cut and customize later at home. I sent this order in yesterday and it was ready this morning. Shakena gave me a call to let me know everything was set for me to pick up at my convenience. Thank you!

This has nothing to do with the people at the store but Fedx it self. I paid $46 to have a letter…read moresent overnight delivered by 10:30 a.m. the next day. By 1;30 p.m. the next day my tracking app said deliver by end of day. I have never dealt with a worse customer service department and if you think the is a chance of getting a refund for get it and use UPS next time.

The UPS Store

2.4

(29 reviews)

Excellent Service! I had to send a computer (large Dell box…read moretype), monitor and some other equipment to Indiana. I was concerned about it getting to it's destination in working order. Tim, the owner, assured me that it would be packed carefully. When my friends recieved the box they were amazed at how well everything had been wrapped. I am thrilled with the service from this UPS store. The next time I need to ship something via UPS I will definitely go to the Mundelien store.

Very unfriendly workers at this location Bad attitude and…read moreangry Other locations they are friendly I will not use this place again

Hainesville Print & Marketing

(5 reviews)

These ladies were very kind and efficient. Thank you, I will not hesitate to bring you my business…read moreagain.

What a great print shop! The folks here are helpful, knowledgeable, and very nice, and everything I…read morehave had printed here has come out looking good. I was blown over when I had a label made here for my business - the people in charge actually checked out our website and designed a label with a picture from the website in the background. They now have an order system that allows you to send files via email to be printed. I would highly recommend trying out HPC - they are worth it!

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They did a great job of taking a hand drawn version of my business card and digitized it. They…read moreoffered ideas for changes in the future version.

The BEST SERVICE,…read more GREAT People that WORK with YOU. This is the Company You WANT for ALL your Printing Needs. YOU are TREATED as a CUSTOMER. Kathleen and Connie were Awesome. CREATIVE Minds, Great IDEAS. Paul and Dan Did a Fantastic Job for us on the Design and Color.. They Designed our Logo, Business Cards, Letterhead and Envelopes. We are Getting Very Positive Comments for their Designs. Fiorelli Graphics is #1.

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(8 reviews)

My fiance (now husband) and I were looking to have letterpress invitations for our wedding. Lydia…read morecame highly recommended by a friend and fellow printer. Hiring Lydia was the best decision we made throughout the wedding planning process. From day one, Lydia was a dream to work with, making the design process seamless and fun! She is extremely talented, nice, professional and her prices are reasonable. She was able to identify our style quickly and created our dream custom invitation suite along with a number of other wedding projects (welcome bag tags, guestbook "Thumbprint Tree," and Thank you Notes.) Her passion for printing really shines through and we received so many complements on her work. I highly recommend Letterpress by Lydia for all of your printing needs!

Lydia is amazing. Her service orientation is terrific, and the quality is off the charts. We are…read moregetting rave reviews regarding our wedding invitations. Thank you Lydia!

The Pro Geeks

I was having problems with broken hinges on my laptop lid destroying the plastic lid and base…read morearound them and gradually making it harder and harder to open and close. The parts alone were $300 or more even on Ebay. What's more, all the places I checked required me to drop off the computer for 2 days or more. Scott truly lived up to the motto on his business card that he wants above all else to create happy customers. I drove out to his facility where he masterfully re-established the functionality of the hinges by replacing, tightening and bonding the screws. He did the repair on the spot in a little less than an hour and under $100. I had a clear idea ahead of time of what the different scenarios might be and I always felt an unusual desire on his part to keep the costs as low as possible. If you have not found a computer repair person that you feel you can communicate with easily and honestly, Scott is your man.

From the owner: Here at The Pro Geeks Inc we are well-versed in a variety of operating systems, networks, and…read moredatabases. We communicate with you to understand your problem and then solve it. We use this expertise to help customers with small to mid-sized projects. The world of technology can be fast-paced and scary. That's why our goal is to provide an experience that is tailored to your company's needs. No matter the budget, we pride ourselves on providing professional customer service. We guarantee you will be satisfied with our work.

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3.9

(32 reviews)

Let me paint a picture for you all:…read more Friday morning, I sat down in my hotel room in Champaign with a bit of breakfast and my laptop balanced on the arm of the couch. The computer fell back, hitting the floor and popping the glass screen out of the shell (rendering the computer completely unusable). Four hours later, I made it back to Mundelein and brought my computer to the Computer Guys. Three hours after that, the Computer Guys called me to tell me my problem was fixable, how long it would take, and how much it would cost. The next morning, I received another call to tell me it was ready for pickup. I got to the shop, verified that my laptop was up and running, and I went on my merry way, fully-functioning computer in hand. In less than 24 hours, my computer went from functional to broken to functional again, and I couldn't have done it (and done it affordably) without the Mundelein Computer Guys. As long as I live in the area, I won't go anywhere else for my computer-related needs.

I went there bc my mac had a broken screen. The guy replaced it but the camera looked all pink and…read moreI needed the camera in order to take a class. I reported the issue saying it was the wrong part. He said to bring it back to take a look. I do and when I mention it's the wrong part he gets smart with me pointing to the model number "You see this model number here." then pulls up the one the system says it needs. "It's the same number." Speaking to me as if I'm stupid. I explain that either way the part isn't good if the camera's all pink. He says he'll have it fixed by Wednesday (two days later). I got no call or messages on Wednesday confirming that it was done so I call and he indirectly admitted to forgetting about fixing my computer because he had 'more urgent clients' to tend to first. I go back a couple days after to pick it up. I check the camera was STILL ALL PINK. I call back and was told there was nothing he could do. He then condescendingly offered to return the computer to its original state and give me a refund. I agreed then he added "Yeah, I just don't think our service is good enough for you." In an even more condescending tone acting as if I was pulling his leg for asking him to do his job. Mind you, the guy DIDN'T FIX ANYTHING AT ALL. I'm normally very patient and lenient with people when they work since we're all human but this was ridiculous. Wish I could've avoided the whole situation since my computer ended up the same.

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(12 reviews)

They were able to help me with my current years taxes and several years of back taxes to correct…read moreand I was able to receive more money back from those years. They are great to work with and very knowledgeable.

I ended up not needing her service, but she was super quick to respond and very understanding when…read moreit didn't work out for me.

Amanda Hinojosa Mobile Notary

within minutes of our Yelp search, this service replied and was able to confirm a witness and fee,…read morewith extra service that included a scan of documents. Neat that they allow venmo, ZELLE, cc (5% fee) or biz check at time of signing. Our next review will be after 20 March once they have performed, stand by for part two.

Amanda did a wonderful job notarizing some estate planning documents. I would definitely use her…read moreagain. Amazing service at a fair price.

The Print Refinery

•$$

UPDATE: Way overdue, but was beyond satisfied with click and am collecting more items to bring to…read morethem. They did a great job of pulling stuff from ancient media, and returned it to me in an extremely well-organized package with original media and new formats. Exceeded my expectations, and I'll be back! 3/9/16 This is a preliminary rating based on today's consultation and drop-off of media. Fully expect it'll be a 5-star review when I update it after receipt of final products! After years of neglecting old pics and videos on various media, and inheriting more of the same, I finally bit the bullet and decided to start getting this stuff into a more compact usable format: 1) so I (and others) can actually see and enjoy it 2) so my kids aren't left with boxes of stuff to go through if something happens to me 3) to better ensure preservation for future generations, as my kids may very well want to just toss boxes of old media 4) before it's too late! Realized I really need to get it done before there is no way to get stuff off of this ancient media. Wanted to use a local and specialty company, not mail-in, so found this place that has only one lil Yelp review, but an informative website, and not too far from me --- and called and spoke to Nick. Based on conversation, I brought in a smallish box with a variety of media to consult with him on how to best handle. Included: - VHS C tapes - Flip Video Cam - Tons of disposable cameras, some of the underwater type, most only partially used - XD disk - Sony Media Sticks - SmartMedia disks (oooold) - 6 oooold film cameras with the film still in them, partially used (I didn't want to risk messing up the precious contents by trying to use up remainder and remove film myself) Nick patiently explained how he'd go about handling these items, and best options for output. He took plenty of time with me (but I had called ahead to see when would be a good time to allow for consulting, so you shouldn't necessarily expect this with a walk-in when he may be busy). When I apologized for being somewhat weepy (hey, these things contain precious memories from my late mom, other deceased relatives, and from my baby's earliest years!), Nick was SO kind and empathetic. Said this is not unusual; of course when people are bringing in old stuff it's usually packed with emotional memories by virtue of it being old! I also like the back-story of this company. They took a chance and put everything into this type of service after their corporate company disintegrated. This tells me they care about the specific service they are providing, and likely put great effort into doing it well. Nick said he's going to need to investigate best method for some of the media, and I appreciate this. I know mail-in labs must by nature of their business follow a scripted process, regardless of condition of media, which may not always be the best route. I'm not sure what cost will be.... but figured worth getting started before it's not doable anymore. I have boxes more to get through - including audio cassette tapes (my mom was in a band and these are probably so fragile and crispy by now!) and VHS tapes. And personally I'd rather spend more if necessary to do business with people I can see in person, who may then feel more pride and accountability, and know they'll get more business and referrals from me if it goes well --- unlikely with a mail order service. I asked Nick if he could try to provide output in some identifiable form, including descriptions when provided on the media (such as on VHS C cases), or at least names of camera/type and/or media type, and he assured me he would do this. Very much looking forward to what comes.... and hoping I've found the right place to finally help me get through the boxes of precious memories that need to be turned into updated, usable formats. Will update review after completion of project!

Wonderful and knowledgeable staff for print, photo and accessory items. Went to their new location…read moreSaturday for some new passport photos. Great services copying old VHS and camera tapes to current formats.

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Maria F.

0

1

0

10 years ago

I don't normally write reviews but this company deserved one! I've looked for a new, decent, real estate photographer in Chicago land for few weeks. Every one I would call is either too busy, expensive or the quality would not be even close to what I was looking for. I was really impressed with Jake's ability to listen and understand what was the look I was going after. He came out to the property on a Saturday, took pictures for about an hour and delivered the edited photos to me via email by Sunday evening. Images were magnificent! Definitely my new photographer! read more

Yura T.

75

2

8 years ago

Hired Invisual Media Pro for my business signage and marketing materials. Had a great experience working with Eugene and Sergio! They made us amazing designs from business cards to t-shirts, website and car wrap and vinyl decals on our office door. This company can handle all marketing needs and it is so much easier working with one company then different companies for different needs from my experience. I would definitely recommend them and will be back for more work in the near future! Thank you! read more

Deborah C.

0

2

0

5 years ago

I was looking for a local company to print some business cards. Impro Creative did an amazing job. The staff is very helpful and willing to work with you. I would definitely, recommend Impro Creative for any printing job you need done. read more

Gintvile L.

0

5

0

10 years ago

Hired Invisual Media to design new business cards for the company I work for and they came out phenomenal! Everyone loves them. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. 2 thumbs up! read more

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