Ryan Milano is hands down one of the best website developers we have ever worked with -- truly the…read morebest in California. He is reliable, responsive, and incredibly efficient. Whenever we need updates or fixes, he handles them quickly and thoroughly, often faster than expected. Beyond his technical skill, he understands brand positioning and executes at a very high level. I highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking for a top-tier, dependable website creator.

We had been putting off designing our online shop and website for years as we thought we could…read moremaybe find the time to do it ourselves...but as time passed we finally realized that even if we had the time to create our own online store, it would be no where near what we wanted it to be. That's when we reached out to Ryan, of Design by Milano. He was so easy to work with from the start. After a quick first meeting where we described our brand and aesthetic he followed up the next day with an idea for a template that was completely perfect and exactly what we had invisioned. The steps following the initial meeting were seamless and Ryan made it easy to work with our busy schedules. We couldn't be happier with the work and professionalism Ryan offered us...not to mention we are in love with our new website and can't wait to share with the world our beautiful online he created for us. We definitely recommend Design by Milano. We are so happy with our choice to work with Ryan and couldn't have imagined a better end result. Worth every penny!

I've used Peak Accounting for small business accounting consultation services for the last 3 years…read more Jason has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and steering me in the right direction during both the start-up phase of my business, and now during our growth phase. He goes above and beyond to make time for me when I need accounting/tax advice, and he has provided me with a wealth of information. He is very prompt in returning my calls and emails, and his staff is always very friendly when I call. I have another friend who went through 3 CPAs to handle his corporate taxes before choosing Peak. The other firms either had questionable business practices, poor response time, or not enough knowledge about corporate taxes. Jason and his team were quick to respond, quick to prepare his taxes, and very knowledgeable about his tax situation. I would highly recommend Peak Accounting.

My experience with this business was excellent. I contacted them to help me obtain an individual…read morelife insurance policy and for advice with retirement funds. Financial advisor Richard Burde not only answered all the questions I had but also helped me understand all the other aspects of my particular retirement situation that I had not even been aware of. My new life insurance policy saves me $800 per year and I have changed to a different type of retirement investment plan. I highly recommend this company.

Odden Creative has pulled my fat from the fire on numerous occasions. Very easy to work with…read more Very understanding and patient, no matter how obscure the question or problem. You would not be wrong to work with them,

Odden Creative has been a really big help to us and our business! They provided us with great…read moreinsights and creative, love the people over there! Highly recommend!

David provided forklift certification training for 6 of our employees and did an excellent job. He…read morewas very responsive in communications before and after the training. The training was well organized and informative and our employees got a lot out of it. Highly recommended experience.

I highly recommend David for any of your business safety needs. I've known David for many years…read moreand what's always impressed me is his thorough knowledge of safety issues. He's worked in safety for a variety of industries and I think this gives him a well rounded view of both on the job safety and compliance. This is something you can't get from reading a book. No, it's hands on and David has had daily interaction with employees from an assortment of businesses. He can provide CPR classes and Certified OSHA training or he's always willing to just give you some friendly advice. Bonus: He returns calls himself! Safety is not something to mess around with and I think David is your man!

Dave Thiermann employs a gentle but searching methodology to break down your self-imposed barriers…read morein the pursuit of your next job. You come away from his sessions with renewed vigor and faith in yourself.

David has been helping me for the past 4 years in my work as director of Environteers.org. He has…read moreprovided very beneficial guidance and encouragement in the expansion and evolution of Environteers. He combines extensive experience and empowering positive input with light heart rapport. Plus, he is very effective at networking, connecting me with several crucial collaborators.

Santa Cruz Le Tip is the best networking group I have ever been a member of. As a business owner, I…read morehave tried all sorts of advertising and marketing strategies to promote my business. Nothing has been effective as my membership to Le Tip. There are nearly 40 different businesses represented in the group, with no duplication of services. The purpose of the group is to exchange business leads, and the group meets for breakfast every Thursday at 7:00 AM. This service has had a HUGE impact on my small business, and I highly recommend it to every business owner that I meet!

I have been a member of this group for about 14 months, and it has had a huge impact on my…read morebusiness! There are almost 40 members, many of whom had never tried acupuncture, which is just what I was looking for! There are many acupuncturists in Santa Cruz, but still so many people who have never tried acupuncture. LeTip of Santa Cruz has assisted me in making inroads into an untapped market for my services. In addition, it's given me a lot of invaluable practice on how to articulate my business to the uninitiated as well as distinguish myself from the pack to those who have already tried acupuncture. I now have a "sales team" of almost 40 people recommending my business to their family, friends, and business contacts! I would highly recommend this group to any business owner - if you're lucky enough to be the first in your category to join! No conflicts of interest are allowed so be the first in your industry to take advantage of this opportunity.

I've been working with Doreen from Visions to Excellence for 18 months now, and am really pleased…read morewith the progress we've made together. As the sole founder of a small business, I had been lacking a partner who understood the business challenges at my level in order to forage a path forward to the next level of growth. Doreen has been able to fill in the knowledge gaps, affirm some of our decisions, suggest course corrections, and most importantly provide an accountability framework. Every week we push things just a little bit further, and our business is now running in the better polished way I always envisioned, but struggled to pull off on my own. With a new foundation we can push full speed ahead with marketing and business development activities which enable us to finally increase the size of our company and our revenue. As a bonus, I sleep much better at night with less anxiety. Chris Miller President - Launch Brigade https://www.launchbrigade.com/

I just finished a four section business workshop with Visions to Excellence and it has managed to…read morechange my approach to how I do my job. With their help my vision, branding, mental clutter and customer experience has improved. Professional and highly efficient.

My first venture into high-tech was through the doors of The Armada Group. Jeff Tavangar is one of…read morethe most engaging people I've had the pleasure of working with. He listens to your needs as an employee and ensures you successfully fit into an environment that is symbiotic with an employer. Lisa Sullivan, then the account representative at Cisco, touched base regularly to ensure I was getting along well. The Armada Group ensured their employees were rewarded when recognized by their clients. I can tell you that they are very generous with their rewards. Years after my engagement there at Cisco, Lisa and Jeff have still maintained contact. What is not to love about that?

The Armada Group is AMAZING!!! I was able to start working in a high-tech company because of…read moreArmada! I needed an out of my previous job and Armada has been there every step of the way to help me prep for the interviews and get this amazing job that I wanted!!! Everyone at my job has been amazing and it was an excellent fit! I love where I am and it's all thanks to Armada for making the transition so seamless. Alexsis Navarro and Shelley Baca are both amazing. Alexsis is my main contact, helped me prep for my interviews and set them up (all 3 of them within a week), then she checks in with me every once in awhile (after I started working) to make sure all is well. While Shelley is my go-to HR/ Paycheck girl. They've got my back and it's awesome. Thank you so much!!! I've already been recommending Armada to my friends, family, and colleagues. They are seriously the most helpful group ever! :)