Mr.Schmier is a professional on every level. We contacted him last year in August after our family…read morewas facing an unexpected problem. Mr.Schmier's understanding and compassionate response coupled with his highly professional service gave us all the reassurance we need that we had found the right law office. From the beginning to the end, he was there to guide us through our deeply personal and legal process. He is fair, upfront, honest, sincere, and has handled our stressful case amazingly. Mr.Schmier exhibits inspiring integrity and high level of, not only understanding, but knowledge about the legal system that has made dealing with the court a smooth process for of us as a family.

I did something stupid and unfortunately needed an attorney. I reached out to Attorney Schmier…read moreand he got back to me right away. Throughout the whole process he communication was excellent and most importantly he solved my problem without breaking the bank! I would highly recommend James to anyone who needs and attorney!

First impressions matter and Troy Accounting failed miserably. I called to request a consultation…read moreto open a business, arrange for ongoing bookkeeping and payroll with Troy. I was going to order a whole array of services. However, the ladies on the answering service somehow failed to secure my appointment. Even after I called twice, and two different people got my information into the system, I never received an email confirmation. When I called for the third time, I was told just to call in at the time of my appointment that someone would be ready to help even if I didn't receive the email confirmation. Of course, that was the wrong information. I called at my confirmed time and got a "let me see if someone is available". I moved meetings around to be available for this call and I was baffled by the lack of respect. The ladies were very polite and helpful, but something is broken with their reservation system or Troy just doesn't care that much. I would skip this one.

We have just used their services for filing our 2020 Income Taxes. We had an unusual tax year with…read morethe sale of a vacation property in Canada. These professionals knew how to handle our concerns. Good work at a fair price.

Evidently this is a marketing network that sells opportunities to local financial people. Many who…read moredo the seminars are not securities licensed...they are insurance salespeople. Why libraries and Chambers of Commerce allow these seminars in their locations and subliminally legitimize them is beyond me. These people are not accountants and do not have the licensing, education, or ability to discuss taxes. Don't waste your time. It's very close to fraudulent.

Attended a Taxes in Retirement seminar in East Lansing. False advertising. The seminar had very…read morelittle to do with taxes and was more like an Investing 101 seminar. Essentially Enlighten567 is a marketing firm. The seminars, offered by financial planners, are just a way to get in front of the public to get new clients. The presenter, in my seminar, couldn't answer basic questions about taxes in retirement. You're better off accepting a free dinner at a steak house and listening to a sales pitch. At least you get a free dinner.

Arlo Performance - Tom Allison (Fractional CFO Services)…read more Working with Tom Alison and the team at Arlo Performance has been one of the best decisions we've made for our business. Tom provides exceptional Fractional CFO services, bringing clarity, structure, and forward looking financial strategy to our companies. His expertise in financial planning, cash flow management, forecasting, and profitability improvement has been invaluable. Tom's support with our QuickBooks setup, optimization, and ongoing financial reporting made a significant difference in our day-to-day operations. Even more impressive was his leadership in guiding our transition from QuickBooks to Odoo. This migration is something many companies struggle with, but Tom made it seamless. His knowledge of ERP implementation, system workflows, and financial integrations ensured we were fully prepared and properly configured from day one. The transition has already improved accuracy, visibility, and operational efficiency across our business. What truly sets Tom apart is his proactive and strategic approach. He doesn't just present numbers, he interprets them, identifies opportunities, flags risks early, and builds strong financial processes that support growth. He is dependable, responsive, and fully invested in his clients' success with great communications throughout the process. If you're searching for a Fractional CFO, outsourced CFO services, or expert support for QuickBooks, Xero, Odoo implementation, budgeting, financial strategy or just good accurate book keeping, I highly recommend Tom and the team at Arlo Performance. Tom brings big company financial expertise with the agility and personal attention that growing businesses need. Arlo Performance has been a game changer for us, and Tom has been an outstanding partner in helping our companies scale with confidence.

From the owner: At Arlo Performance, bookkeeping isn’t back-office — it’s your growth engine…read more We help ambitious businesses break through the $10M ceiling with forward-thinking financial clarity, scalable systems, and real-time insights. Our mission is to transform traditional bookkeeping into a strategic advantage — giving founders the confidence and control to scale without limits. Whether you’re building toward a big raise, prepping for M&A, or just tired of messy numbers holding you back — we’re the financial force behind your next leap.

Maria was a life saver! Some back-story, I was at my wits…read moreend dealing with the middle school when my son started having severe behavioral issues after entering the 6th grade. It got so bad I was receiving 3-4 calls/emails almost every day- disrupting my work and my peace. IEP meetings were occurring but ultimately ineffective and nothing seemed to be improving. He was not getting an education and the school did not want him there or wanted to seclude him for disruptive behaviors. After Maria got involved, she came to me with a specific plan of what we needed to target for IEP changes. She was involved for several meetings and ultimately helped me get my son placed in a therapeutic school. Not an alternative school but an actual private therapy school and the school district paid. He is now in the 7th grade, almost a full year-in and thriving. She was truly a blessing for me and my son!

From the owner: Student Advocates represent the best interests of a child with a disability in the public school…read moresetting. They ensure that their educational rights are being met including their right to FAPE (a Free and Public Education). If a child with a disability is not making meaningful educational progress, they can assist by collaborating with parents and the school district to better the situation for that child. While an advocate is not a lawyer and cannot provide legal advice, their expertise and knowledge surrounding the civil rights and educational rights of children guided by the state and federal laws can be invaluable to a parent that does not have that background. Navigating this complex process is very overwhelming and intimidating to most. The average person may not be skilled and knowledgeable enough to obtain the optimal outcomes best suited for their child. I have personally walked this road with my own child for years now. I learned the hard way trying to do this on my own. Looking back now I wish I had sought help with student advocacy early on. I advocate for all children needing accommodations or special educational services at school. All children deserve to learn and thrive to the best of their abilities regardless of their disability or learning differences. Parents should feel confident that the school district and staff collaborates productively with them in developing a 504 Plan or IEP specific to their child's needs and situation.

Without question the most responsive, the most caring the most kind and the most understanding…read moreinsurance and tax professionals. The owner is an exceptional individual. The insurance and tax professionals on staff will take care of you like you're family. There are very few businesses left that operate like GN does. Thank you for always taking great care of me even in times of great stress when I wasn't at my best.

i called several CPA offices, and Neville from Great Northern Tax was the first one to respond back…read moreimmediately. He was very knowledgeable and helpful in helping us find a better solution to our unique situation. We will be recommending him to our family and friends for any tax needs. Thank you Neville.

My tax situation changed and I wanted someone with expertise to do them. Helen was knowledgeable,…read moretimely and very reasonably priced. I'll be using next year and would recommend.

From the owner: Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Service. For all your small business and individual tax…read moreneeds.

I've been using DKSS for years. Bill Bork and Sue Virgin are the best and very professional, fast…read moreand accurate advice.

When we started our real estate and other businesses we had to assemble our team to improve our…read morechances of success. A very important addition to the team is a good CPA for our accounting needs including tax filings and tax planning. Some people like working with small firms or even single CPA firms. We prefer to work with a larger firm with depth of experience and knowledge that stays on top of the latest changes in tax laws and strategies. Also they work with many real estate investors so they have expertise in the areas that we need most. While the smaller firms may be lower cost, we have had some fairly complex issues to be dealt with and we're confident that our CPAs at DKSS, Laura Arens and Susan Virgin, were able to efficiently solve any problems for us. And I know that they regularly save us much more than what we pay for their services.

Attention!!! If you ever need a printer, a designer, business cards, invitations, ideas or a…read morefellow-brainstormer, just go to Creo Studios. It's a jewel in our area, highly professional and reasonable in cost. At the very least, walk in and say hello. It's an experience just to be there. We live in times when personal attention is difficult to find, but you can find it at Creo. Ask for Janeau or Tina, and tell them Pat Hardy sent you. I have had tons of publicity and PR needs in my lifetime, and they are absolutely *****!!! When I find exceptional people, I want to shout it out to everyone!! If I only "think it," what good or helpful would that be??? Thanks for reading this review!!!!!

From the owner: Creo Studios is a one stop, full service design & print center for all of your business solutions…read more We special in graphic design, printing, signs, web design, marketing, branding, restaurant menu design, any and all of your business needs!

Kelly is awesome! I had her complete a variety of projects…read morefor me from cleaning a basement to a complicated rescreening project for my patio. In each case, she took care of things timely and expertly. I also felt that she was conscious of my budget. I would trust her completely. Also, when I could see what she was able to get done, her fees were extremely reasonable.

From the owner: Fat Cat Concierge Services was created for busy professionals and entrepreneurs who are overwhelmed…read morewith responsibilities, not present in the moment and struggling to carve out time to enjoy family, friends and hobbies. We get your "To Do" list done while you work, so you can take back your evenings and weekends.