Wonderful service and great resume tips! After I missed an event hosted by YES at their office, 6…read moremonths later Michael kindly reached out to me with a warm and sincere email amid Covid and offered a free resume consultation. My 30 min consultation with Katherine was really helpful! I learned formatting tips and ways to beef up my resume by adding a header, summary, and core competencies and creating sectional dividers. She recommended outcome-based bullet points that highlight the benefits and quantify the results rather than a laundry list of tasks. Katherine was friendly and thorough and even had enough time to quickly proofread my hubby's resume. It was really nice to get an extra set of eyes! While the $299 starter package seems a bit pricey, it's a good deal considering that you are equipped with the A team of an interviewer, drafter, and editor. They will rewrite your resume and can fine tune and belt out those bullet points. While my resume could use a few tweaks, the starter package is a great option if you're looking for a resume overhaul without doing all the guess work. I found the resume consultation surprisingly useful. Would highly recommend it and consider the packages!

I have communicated with Jerold several times, and he is an active listener who is very…read moreprofessional and patient in answering my numerous questions. I am very satisfied with his service and consider him the most comfortable salesperson I have encountered.

I have been entrusting my taxes to Oakton Tax, Payroll, & HR Services since 2019 through countless…read morelife changes with tax implications such as active military duty, home purchases and sales, and expanding our family. Josh has been very knowledgeable and savvy through it all. I have recommended Oakton Tax to many friends and they have recommended them to their friends because Josh and his team are highly efficient and provide expert advice when you need it. Highly recommend.

Great support for annual taxes via Josh! He's helped throughout the year with tax planning to make…read moresure we can adjust ahead of filing, which is great.

Great Service last year... He got us an amazing return well above what I have received in the past…read morewith basically the same numbers. Very easy as well, just a quick upload of the documents and a worksheet that he adjusted. Also available throughout the year for random tax questions... responded quickly! Highly recommend! We will be using him this year again. Also sent us a very professional final tax product for our files, I was impressed!

I've been working with Mike for a few years now, and he's always been responsive, efficient, and…read morereliable. He makes the process quick and easy, and I really appreciate how thorough he is. He even helped me resolve an issue that came up from a mistake made by a previous tax preparer, which saved me a lot of stress. Highly recommend!

The Buchanan Group helped to create a planning and engagement strategy, through a series of…read morefacilitated discussions for my nonprofit. Once we had agreed upon our messaging, approach, and implementation we were able to bring in the people who are responsible for day-to-day communications whether it be developing and managing social media, and other outreach activities so that this could be presented to those who fund the program, as well as implement engaging strategies on a day-to-day basis. The benefits are that the Buchanan group is able to tailor both the facilitation and expert recommendations so that we have our very own plans, strategy, and processes so that communications can be fully managed in-house. The staff also provided special training for those who may be in particular roles whether they speak to the media, or managing social media on a day-to-day basis. This substantially lowered our costs and increased greater efficacy and impact.

I attended a Social Media Strategy Session - Erin and her team not only had great content covering…read morethe general applications of social media towards my business (which I desperately needed) but created a sharing environment where I learned just as much from the other attendees as well. I'd take another strategy session with them in the future and recommend others do the same.

According to Tony Robbins the top things to look for in a business coach or mentor are:…read more 1. Someone who knows how to execute - The best coaches have already produced the results you want. 2. Don't expect perfection - Learn to not only accept those flaws in your mentor, but to also learn from them and model your behavior after what they've done correctly. 3. Someone who is not afraid to tell it like it is - Negative feedback can be hard to hear but is important in order to grow 4. Someone eager to help - Entrepreneurs should look for mentors who are eager to pass what they've learned to a new generation. I can say with confidence that you will find all of these qualities in Stephen. I'm proud to know him and say that I personally have learned much from my time with him. If you're looking for a business coach please stop and call Stephen. There are many "book smart" coaches out there that talk a good game, but Stephen is the type that has walked the walk and can provide valuable insight learned from years of being a business owner himself. Highly Recommend!

I own and operate a small home improvement company. I am a driven individual and knew that I was…read moregoing to reach my personal and business goals out of shear determination. What I also knew was that there are plenty of obstacles, pit falls, and other things that would slow my pace. I was tired of the "1 step foward 2 steps back" trial and error method that was my business. I was searching for a mentor that could help me be better. I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post by Steve Chiama that discussed 3 questions about better marketing strategies which hit a nerve since marketing is such a large portion of my budget. During an initial lunch meet up with Steve we discussed several aspects of who I was, where my business was, and my near term goals. We talked about his history and some of the basics of the Action Coach model. Everything Steve said really grabbed my attention because it made sense. I felt that I could learn to be better with his tools and guidance. I decided to make an investment in myself as an owner and hired Steve to be my coach. I am soooooo happy that we met. Steve has helped me focus on defining the company structure and vision. We looked at the financials together and found where things were working and where we needed to tweak. He has helped me understand myself and my true role as a business owner. At times it is a frustrating experience, but when the breakthroughs happen it's amazing! Today my business is more than healthy. I feel more in control and I am confidently adding new team members into my profitable business. As with anything the results you get are a direct result of the effort you put in. If you are seriously sick of treading water as a business owner and have the fortitude to listen, learn, and implement needed changes, then I highly recommend Steve and the Action Coach team. Invest in yourself you won't regret it.

Incredible place to learn about business development, entrepreneurial insights and digital…read moremarketing! Nice facility with top notch amenities, workspaces and presentation rooms. Highly recommended for anyone eager to learn more about marketing their business or just business best practices, trends and fundamentals. See you at the Enterprise Center!

From the owner: The Mason Enterprise Center - Fairfax location is a partnership program with George Mason…read moreUniversity and the City of Fairfax EDA designed to help small businesses achieve success. Our incubator program provides counseling services to fit your business needs as well as rentable office space, administrative services, and access to a priceless network of experienced entrepreneurs. Stop in for a tour today!

As a growing business with little assets, we made a big mistake in getting involved with high…read moreinterest loans and cash advances because the local conventional banks were not very helpful. Weather has not been kind to our seasonal business and all our profit and cash flow was getting eaten up by these funding companies and merchant cash advance companies. We started to explore our options as to what we can do to get out from under this unpleasant situation. We looked at dozens of debt consolidation ads, websites, pop ups ect. We happened to be reading a blog about EXACTLY what we were dealing with and at the bottom of the blog there was contact information. We sent over an email and got a call back quickly. The gentleman on the other end of the line seemed to understand what we were dealing with and what our needs were. He started to tell us what they can do for us. It all sounded great. Honestly, too good to be true. We were VERY VERY skeptical. A few months later, we are in the process of catching our breath and looking forward to crawling out of this hole we dug for ourselves. The Business GPS team followed through with exactly what they said they could do. We would like to thank Business GPS and especially Allison Mak, who walked us through step by step and we can now start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Debt consolidation companies can be a real rip off and there is so much negative posting and articles online about these firms. Business GPS is not in the same boat as these other people. I wish I found these folks a lot sooner. If you make the wrong choices in financing like we did, don't be afraid to ask for help. Start with these folks.

I would highly recommend Business GPS to any business looking for funding. I have used their…read moreservices several times over the past year and they have been amazing during every experience. They go above and beyond. They are true professionals. Thank you Business GPS

Suzy and Tracy have been wonderful! I have a wonderful position with a company I love coming to…read moreevery day. The entire team is responsive to any concerns, and seem genuinely invested in your success.

Best company to work for, with the best clients, internal employees and ambassadors. Together, we…read moreall make life better for those we serve!

We worked with Heather Pressler on a new website for Cowboy Cafe. Heather listened to our needs…read moreand within a week or so had a draft up that was fantastic. We are thrilled with the entire process from start to finish and look forward to working with Capital Practice Consulting going forward with all our business needs. See the website at www.thecowboycafe.com.

I was introduced to Capital Practice Consulting through Heather at our networking group. Many of…read morethe members had glowing reviews of how she helped them grow their business. As a start-up small fitness business, I knew I needed to market myself on social media and online but didn't have a plan. Before we even met she gave me a to do list to get me on Google maps and Yelp. We sat down and she helped me craft a marketing plan, selling packages, discussed best social media practices and even taught me how to edit my website SEO to attract more people from the internet. I now have a plan for growing my business and I recommend them to anyone looking for marketing advice or help.

Exceptional Tax Specialist - A Game-Changer for My Businesses!…read more Working with Cha Group, Andy & Duncan + the whole firm has been an absolute game-changer for my family businesses. Their depth of knowledge, professionalism, and dedication have not only helped me navigate complex tax matters with ease but also freed up valuable time and mental space to focus on what truly matters--growing our businesses. What truly sets them apart is their use of cutting-edge tools and resources that simplify the entire tax process. From smart financial insights to real-time planning strategies, they bring clarity and confidence to areas that used to feel overwhelming. I now have a clearer view of my financial picture and peace of mind knowing everything is being handled with expert care. Thanks to their proactive guidance, I've been able to make smarter business decisions, stay compliant, and optimize my finances--all while focusing more on innovation and scaling. The price I'm paying is well worth the care and guidance we are receiving. If you're a business owner looking to not just survive tax season, but truly thrive year-round, I can't recommend Cha Group highly enough. Professional, insightful, and always one step ahead! We are so appreciative for them!

Before meeting Andy, I had worked with a couple of other accountants, but none of them came close…read moreto the experience I've had with him and his team. For the past two years, they've handled both my business and personal finances with exceptional professionalism and expertise. Their knowledge and dedication are truly remarkable. If you're looking for a seamless and satisfying experience, I highly recommend visiting Cha Group. You won't be disappointed!