Jasna Burza

(2 reviews)

This was the second time I worked at Impact Hub this year (today it was for 7 hours). It's a bright…read moreplace with a definite sense of community -- from the shared variety of milks to the chalkboard where you can make recommendations for the office music. There were plenty of available tables and I found myself easily going into a modular system throughout the day: starting with a standing table to do personal work, breaking to sit down with a colleague for a few hours, transitioning to a secluded spot for a small group meeting, and then welcoming people into the 20-person board meeting after hours. By 5:30pm, the place emptied out, so we had plenty of space in an enclosed room for the meeting and in the open area for the potluck. As I was setting up the potluck, I ran into an acquaintance that I've only met twice prior. She was interested in my organization and asked to stay connected. Additionally, throughout the day, several of my board colleagues were in and out of the meeting space. I usually only see these people every other month for 2 hours or via email -- and here I was naturally bumping into them all the time. It was easier to resolve questions quickly in-person versus our usual virtual conversations. Everyone is pretty chill and friendly. The wifi took a minute to work, but once connected -- I had no problems. The internet is strong enough to do a virtual video conference call, although I did stalk the phone booth offices for a few minutes before snagging one that wasn't occupied. Lots of street parking if you plan on being there only 1-2 hours (free after 6pm I believe). However, it can be expensive ($10) to park in a ramp for the full day. So best to use transit to get here or scope our the area to find some affordable ramps if you want to keep costs low. I look forward to coming back again! Finnegans brewery is downstairs, so at one of our next board meetings, we're going to prep with happy hour drinks!

I came here for a business conference meeting through Thrifty Traveler. The Impact Hub was a very…read morebright and clean space to get some work done and meet with people. Appropriate sized conference rooms and open space allowed for flexibility. Decor is minimal but aesthetics are appealing in neutral tones. Nice place to change up the scenery from the office.

Sara Thingvold

Sara did a fantastic job of helping me and my business partners work through a very difficult time…read morein our partnership. Our team is as healthy as it's ever been!

From the owner: I am an Executive and Life Coach and Consultant…read more I work with individuals, organizations, teams, and couples and families. I also have experience with being suspended from Facebook after someone hacked my account. What a situation. If you need guidance on the steps to take, please reach out to me. I am happy to help.

Beverage Business Builders

It's one thing to hear horror stories about fraudulent lawyers & deceptive doctors, and usually one…read moredoesn't hear about accountants, CPA's, and VCFO's in the same breath. It's quite sobering when you meet a rare someone who disappoints so badly that they shatter stereotypes & notions of group of professionals who are popularly assumed to be upstanding & ethical. Such is the case with Mary Brettmann, who pItched herself as somebody who'd meet my needs of seeking a "holistic VCFO" who can help strategize business financial needs together with my personal financial goals. Due to my experience with her failing her fiduciary duties in a very striking manner, I can no longer entrust any accountants or CPA's at face value anymore. Here's a laundry list of objections I have about Mary: Failed to follow executive directives for financial planning and forecasting. Failed to deliver on projects we agreed to, such as migration to QuickBooks. What's striking is that she markets herself as being certified in QuickBooks. Erroneously booked & classified transactions, which has resulted in potentially overstated outstanding balance due to the IRS. A trusted colleague has described the transactions & our business model as "not complicated at all." Failed to manage to close out month-ends and quarter-ends on time with the 4 basic financial statements. After getting "caught up" for Q1 2016 and promising to keep books current, failed to execute. Instead of planning for earmarking 50+% of net profits for state & federal income taxes, she continually advised to rely on unspecified vague tax write-offs to potentially pare down tax obligations. Ultimately, it turned out our business had very little which could be written off, and we were slammed with a roughly 55% tax bill with no money in the coffers (even in the foreseeable future) to readily pay it. This, in turn, has caused critical business cashflow issues over the course of the last 1.5 years and ongoing. This has caused several financial & business decisions to be severely altered. Failed to respect and report through well-understood chain of command and committed insubordination among staff. A couple examples include disclosing her suspicions of the financial ills of the company to staff while simultaneously telling a completely different story to the executives that the company "is in good shape." This happened repeatedly. We initiated termination of our engagement on July 17, 2016. Continued to attempt contact with staff & team after termination. Despite engagement termination, proceeded to log into our accounting system in May 1, 2017, resulting in a data systems breach. One / she may counter-argue that Mary's specialty is in the craft brewery business. My rebuttal to that is, aside from product type, our business similarly involves managing production time lines, acquiring, retaining & tracking inventory, retail and consumer-direct sales, the usual slate of tax considerations (sales & income), staff & tools overhead, CAPEX vs. OPEX, etc. In plain English, we sell products, too. Even so, at any time, Mary could have professionally served us in a fiduciary capacity and decided she either lacked interest or the ability to perform expected services. That never happened. Mary's "Rules for Success" can be found here: http://www.beveragebusinessbuilders.com/mary%E2%80%99s-ownership-rules-success In summary, they are: 1. Know who you are and where you want to go 2. Be good to your people 3. Strategic visioning is the most important thing you will do 4. This a 4 profit enterprise 5. Don't let me or anyone else talk you into something that isn't right. My suggestion: She should spend some quality time reflecting on her own list. Overall, unethical & unprofessional. Seek elsewhere for your accounting & financial needs.

Ricoh USA

Wow, during covid when company's are going out of business, owners and employees are losing their…read morehomes, RicohUSA stands by and forces them to keep paying for equipment that these small businesses can't afford anymore. Bravo, I thought I could get over the terrible client experience, but this refusal to work with closing businesses is just not commendable

From the owner: Our Mission is to deliver outstanding customer value through innovative document solutions…read more Today, we are in the most complex work environment in history, and to be successful, you always have to have access to your critical information, no matter where you are.At Ricoh, we call it the new world of work, a place where the only constant is change. And at Ricoh, we've always imagined change.With our legacy of innovative technology that has changed the way we work, and our deep expertise in accessing, capturing and managing information, we deliver solutions that are harnessing the power of today's changing workforce. We are leaders in information mobility because we understand that it's not just about information access. It's finding the information that's important, and using it to drive the results you want. Fast.In this new world of work, Ricoh makes information work for you.Multifunction Color Products-Color adds impact to your documents. Ricoh's Aficio multifunction color copier systems offer stunning color copies and prints for any general office, professional, central reprographics or print-for-pay environment.Ricoh Printers-Ricoh offers a complete line of network-capable printers that print in black & white, color, or both. Ricoh multifunction printers offer scanning, fax and copier options as well as advanced finishing capabilities. From small offices to centralized production printing environments, Ricoh printers enhance your productivity.

Hallmark Business Connections

(3 reviews)

In Dec of 2023 I used Hallmark Business Connections to order Christmas cards to be sent out to my…read moreclients...they were super helpful & even contacted me via phone to get my order accurate. It was easy & what I couldn't figure out, HBC helped me with...it was a positive experience & I was looking forward to ordering them again last Christmas in 2024. I don't know what changed in a years time at this Company but they went from being top notch & super helpful to the extreme opposite. Every time I called to follow up on my order it seemed like I was sourced to another country & every time I received a completely different answer. It was important to me that my Clients received their cards before Christmas as it said MERRY CHRISTMAS on the face of the card- not Happy Holidays... Like I mentioned, each time I called I was told something different..."yes your order shipped" to.." we can't tell if your order shipped until all cards are delivered"....It was such a headache & some of my clients never received a card from me....I also purchased an additional Cmas card to be sent to ME & wouldn't you know it....It never came! Not acceptable. I called & wrote to the horrible customer service & was told they would not offer me a credit for their poor service. If I could put Zero Stars on this review I would. It was an awful experience I will never repeat again.

They printed the message on a piece of paper, not on the card and glued the paper to the card. How…read moretacky! Never doing business with them again!

We Spark Growth

The crew at We Spark Growth did a "spectacular" job on our new website. It was WAY WAY WAY better…read morethan we what we thought it would be. Tim Nordeast Coffee Company

From the owner: We Spark Growth specializes in Bookkeeping, Marketing, Website Design, Back Office Support, and…read moreBusiness Coaching. What holds your business back from growth? Weeds. Business choking weeds. You start your day with a cup of coffee, and sit down to try and figure out your strategic business goals for the next few quarters. The phone rings, your 8:30 appointment has arrived to interview for a marketing position. A few minutes later you are helping your bookkeeper who is struggling with financial clean up. Another phone call, more questions, and you are left unable to complete one task before starting a new one - your focus is gone. These distractions, while necessary, are like weeds, methodically seeking out to occupy even the smallest spaces in your day. Choking out the best parts of you - your inspiration. How do you strike a balance between your dreams, direction, and delivery every single day? Let our team become your team. When you hire We Spark Growth, you are getting access to a full spectrum of professionals committed to helping you achieve your business goals.

Successful Marketing Group

3.7

(3 reviews)

It is increasingly clear in today's reality how important online marketing and an optimized web…read morepresence is to your business. I contacted Glory at Successful Marketing Group for help in improving my SEO and social media presence for both my design business and my partner's women's consignment shop. Glory responded quickly and delivered a thorough analysis and action plan to achieve our marketing goals, including videos, links, reports and charts illustrating and prioritizing said plan. She then followed up with a conversation to discuss any further questions. I would recommend Glory for all of your online marketing needs. She is knowledgable, detailed and patient in her explanations to someone like myself who doesn't know all the online vernacular. Thanks Glory!

Glory and her Successful Marketing Team have been instrumental in helping to promote our new brand…read more We knew nothing about designing a website let alone what it takes to get our brand noticed/ranked. Glory clearly knows her business and cares deeply about ours what more can you ask for in a business partner! Highly recommend.

Minneapolis Life Coach

I do not recommend this life coach. I found "Me only better coaching A.K.A. Minneapolis Life Coach"…read moreon Google, read the webpage and talked to her on the phone. I would find out that all this vetting wasn't enough. To cut to the chase - what ruined it all was her lack of clear communication and taking my time for granted. She required payment upfront (before the session), which is fine, except I could not find the paypal link she says she sent to me. She sent no email to alert me that the session was canceled, so I showed up and waited for her for 30 minutes! I called, left messages, and emailed - but I didn't hear back until days later. Her emails read as short tempered. She spent no time trying to correct the problem (she didn't "re-send" her paypal link). And showed little interest in scheduling with me. To give her a second chance I tried rescheduling for the next week, but when I told her that I'm working with other coaches she demanded that I choose one and to let her know if it was her. No thanks lady, thats not how you talk to clients. To summarize my experience: Minneapolis Life Coach - wasted my time - didn't communicate clearly - made unnecessary demands of me If I meet other life-coaches that act like this I will give up on the whole idea of life coaching.

From the owner: offerimg virtual sessionsread more

Fox Tax

4.5

(22 reviews)

We have been getting our tax services from Fox for over fifteen years and are DONE with this…read morebusiness. The service were once fabulous and have immensely declined. For the past two years, our tax person is never available outside of tax season, which leaves others not familiar with our tax account to respond. And the responses have been short, rude, and non-effective. As a direct non-response from my tax person and no one at Fax Tax willing to genuinely assist, I was fined fees this year because of the lack of willingness to assist and not providing with proper information!! We have a history of stellar tax payments. We will be finding a new tax service.

Along with Sarah J, this review does not cover the services of Fax Tax. The concept is fabulous…read morethough. They help artists, "make a business out of their art." If I were an artist, this is the first place I'd go--especially around tax time. What I love about Fox tax is that they truly live what they do. Not only do they help artists on the business logistical side, but also in promotion as the space also functions as a gallery. Stop by an opening and you will be pleasantly surprised by the high quality artist on display. More than likely beating will be spinning and drinks will be available for a nominal donation. When I was there on Friday, there were lots of new parents as well, which was nice to see. Thankfully they left the strollers at home and just had the kids in the baby carriers. Considering the artist on spotlight was Ink, who is famous for crazy murals around town, I'm sure the kids got an eyeful!

A Fresh Palette

(8 reviews)

This is the absolutely best cleaning experience I have ever had. The first time i had them do a…read moredeep clean on the whole house and it felt like I was walking into a brand new space. They did everything beautifully. The second time, I had them focus on high traffic areas- kitchens and bathrooms. Immaculate! I have worked with lots of cleaning groups and these folks are the best by far.

Larry and Tara are awesome! Thorough from the very start! They work as a team and do not use a…read morebunch of harsh chemicals. My favorite part was the making of my bed was included in the service. It seems like a small thing, but, it's big! When you have a stressful job and need a place to crawl into at the end of a long day....the creative way she made my bed, made me smile and feel relaxed as I fell asleep. I highly recommend A Fresh Palette. They offer reasonable weekly and bi-weekly services. Keep doing what you are doing!

Mac Men

4.9

(7 reviews)

Mark is topnotch. Professional. Courteous. Knowledgeable. Confident. Trustworthy. My MacBook…read moreAir was eating up hard drive space. After numerous unsuccessful trouble shooting trips to the Apple Genius Bar, I contacted Mark and soon received a text message with a few questions. He met me at my home on a Friday afternoon. We determined my hard drive needed to be wiped clean and reinstalled from my backup. He took my machine home and kept me informed via text. Mark returned the machine to me on Sunday afternoon. Before he departed we turned it on and made sure everything was working . Amazing service.

What do you write about a service that is prompt, incredibly thorough, and a pleasure to work with?…read moreI suppose "perfection" will do.

The CPA Dude

(5 reviews)

This is my second year in a row working with Tony. I have quite the complicated tax portfolio and…read moreTony has improved my qualify of life during tax season 10 fold!!! He's super quick and response to my endless questions and takes the time to explain concepts to me that I do not understand. I also appreciate how organized and streamlined he is- very easy to work with. I'm very happy with the results of my tax returns and plan to work with Tony for years to come!

Tony assisted me with tax questions that I had regarding working in multiple states and receiving…read moredifferent tax forms like the W2 and a 1099. He informed me that there is a tax credit paid to other states, so I would not be taxed in multiple states, and this helped me save a ton of money! Tony is a laid back guy who is able to digest tax into something simple to understand, and he's incredibly responsive and easy to work with. I can't recommend him enough!

Rocca CPA

Jordan's got a wealth of expertise, and was an excellent source of guidance and education on my…read moretaxes. Highly recommend working with his office!

From the owner: Consulting, Accounting, & Tax for Startups and Small Businesses. Not just an accountant - a partner…read morein your financial journey, using extensive expertise to help your business thrive.

Underground Printing

(15 reviews)

High quality apparel, helpful service, and very quick turnaround time. Highly recommendedread more

I just popped into this place because they were at the Uptown Art Fair. They have stock on hand at…read morea reasonable price and I would not hesitate to place an order. The associate was helpful and answered all my questions. This would be my first pick if I needed this service. I went through a graphic arts course in High School, so I know what it takes to do a basic screen print, as well as set type, has anyone needed that anymore? Anyway, great store.

Dual A Services

(8 reviews)

I reached out to Dual A services for help with my taxes. I have never used any form of professional…read morehelp with them before. Arin reached out very quickly and answered every question I had fluently and was incredibly friendly. She helped me weigh my options and I chose to go through her. She is so quick and efficient and did not miss a beat throughout communicating with me. Not to mention very affordable. I will band returning to her in the future.

Arin provided an extremely detailed and thorough preparation for my personal taxes. I was looking…read morefor a tax preparer while here in Minnesota, as I'm from out of state and needed someone to help prepare my taxes asap since tax day is just around the corner. Arin was presented to me through Yelp and I'm glad to have came across her business and worked with her. What she charges for her services is reasonable and I would say well worth it. She was responsive throughout the entire communication process while also preparing my taxes for e-file and she even helped save me a few thousands on what I initially owed! That's a winner right there! Arin you have made a life long customer, you are my tax advisor for years to come. Thank you for your professionalism and expertise!

Julie G Merrill CPA, PA