Ruskin Consulting actively spam website owners in an attempt to solicit business. Leon Hitchens, an…read moreemployee, is the most prolific at this and ignores requests not to send unsolicited spam. The reviews on Yelp! for the business are suspicious. One claims they are a tech support firm, which is odd for someone who also claims to be a PPC agency. I do not recommend Ruskin.

Joshua and his team are fantastic. They save me on a daily basis. He is very knowledgeable about…read moreSEO, SEM, and analytics. His response time is excellent, which is very important for my business. I've seen real results on Google Adwords and SEO natural search engine ranking as well, thanks to his help. He is a good listener as well as a good consultant. When I give him an SEO challenge, he embraces the task with enthusiasm. Couldn't ask for more.

I have had the pleasure of working with Marin Website Design on our company website, and I couldn't…read morebe more impressed with both the process and the results. From the start, Bob was attentive to our needs, taking the time to listen carefully to our vision and offering insightful suggestions that elevated the final product. Communication was always prompt and clear, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. It really stands out how quickly he is always able to get back to me on last minute update requests to meet our company's fast evolving needs for launches and more! If you're looking for a professional who is not only highly skilled but also easy to work with, I highly recommend Marin Website Design. The expertise and customer service truly set them apart.

Bob Minkin is amazing! He's brilliant, creative and very attentive. My website with it's links,…read morehelps inform my clients of all I offer and has brought me much business. It also allows my clients to book online which helps simplify my life. I would highly recommend Marin Website Design!

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!

Two Hats Consulting has done a great job helping me get my books and websites published. I've been…read moreworking with them since 2014. They've designed book covers, written copy, and formatted entire manuscripts before managing the printing and publishing process for me. They've given me great people to work with for my website and provided a wide array of resources quickly and affordably. They are fair and they do great work. I highly recommend working with Two Hats Consulting. Five Stars

Yes, hi, hello. You might want to read this…read more I reached out to Two Hats for some help. As a small but growing business - which the website says they cater to - I was looking for a thought-partner to help me with branding, marketing, and social media. Which the website says they do. I sent an email inquiry asking for a brief phone meeting, which, you guessed it! the website says they do. I got an email back within minutes requesting more info about me and my business prior to that basic entry call. So I composed a thoughtful email with links, info about what I needed, asked if they thought we were a good fit, etc etc. No response. Waited some more. Nada. Wrote a second email. Finally got a response. Their schedule was "very full," they said, "except for projects we like and want." How nice. Maybe put THAT on your website...? I finally snagged a call with someone so I could get some info. The gentleman I spoke with couldn't remember the content of my email, even though he'd JUST emailed me back and told me to call him. He had no idea what I do for a living. He hadn't even looked at the links I'd sent, including my website. He sounded like he was cleaning his kitchen. He was totally distracted and disorganized. I asked if he'd read my email. He said he couldn't remember it. He then read it aloud while we were on the phone together. Great use of my time, yes? I had to repeat 5 times what I was looking for, which is super straightforward: a thought-partner to help me with branding, marketing, and social media. (I've now spoken with 2 other consulting firms. Neither had trouble grasping this concept. Both read that very same email and said it was "very clear.") The call was quite possibly the most unprofessional consult I've had in my career -- which is ironic, because they're a *consulting firm.* After half an hour, he said he believed Two Hats could help me and that the firm does indeed do the work I was seeking. Huzzah!! He said he'd do some HW, and asked if we could schedule a call the following day. I blocked off an hour in my schedule. But at the appointed time, no call. I waited. And then waited some more. Ten minutes in, I got a text. A TEXT. The text said: "Sorry. We can't help you. We only work with advocacy organizations." Remember that dumbass, immature boyfriend you had in HS who broke up with you via text because he couldn't face a phone call?? It was like that, only this was worse, because this is a PROFESSIONAL MARKETING FIRM. This mess is problematic for about 100 reasons, as all of you can probably tell. But let's break it down anyway, just for fun: First of all, CALL ME. I am a potential client. We have a phone appointment that YOU asked for. I blocked off an hour of my busy life at your request. Secondly, WHAT?! If your firm only works with advocacy orgs, SAY SO up front. Say so on your website so that potential customers don't waste their time. If you can't be bothered to update your own website, you sure as sh*t won't get access to mine. At the very least, inform your customer via phone during the initial consult after she tells you who she is and what she needs. If you don't know the limits of what your company does PRIOR to a call with a client, YOU'RE FIRED. You wasted hours of my time on research, emails, and a completely useless phone consult. Third, this "we only work with advocacy orgs" is a complete load of horsesh*t. Their website boasts a ton of work that has nothing to do with advocacy, including work for a local fitness center and some lady who wrote book on witchcraft. (Note: THESE ARE NOT ADVOCACY ORGS.) Did you think I wasn't going to notice that you lied to my face? How unprofessional. Bad look for a marketing firm. If we're not a fit, that's fine. Grow a pair, be respectful, call your potential client as scheduled, and tell her so. Don't waste people's time just because you have the luxury of doing so. The world doesn't revolve around your Two Hats. Let me interrupt my eye-rolling to warn you to steer clear -- because when a consulting firm can't even get the basics of a basic consultation right, you best run for the hills.

Mike is knowledgeable, professional, reliable and his integrity is invaluable. Mike was recommended…read moreby people I trust. Sara S

I don't know about you, but I find bookkeeping really dull. Mike and his team take that drudgery…read moreoff my hands and produce complete reports that give me great insight into my business. And they save me a ton of time when it comes to taxes. Super professional personnel and I always feel that my information and data is well-protected. These folks make accounting and tax filing a breeze!

I would recommend to look for others at the same time as you're talking with Mark because for me he…read morerefused to proceed with a job when I asked if it's possible to get an addon of digging into nature of previous misdemeanors (some of which may or may not be juvenile) just before I was ready to sign a contract. Even when I said lets move on without add-on he refused. He also didn't like that I didn't have a lawyer and didn't know exact format needed for a court. Investigation I needed was time sensitive so it by the time I could even find someone else evidence was gone. It seems he's a nice person, but if you have something urgent and high stakes talk with many simultaneously.

I worked with Mark Aal of Aal & Associates on a matter in Marin county, and I highly recommend him…read more Mark was consistently honest and straightforward about what to expect, which I really appreciated. He also brought real empathy and strong morals to the process, treating sensitive issues with respect and care. His communication was excellent, clear, timely, and professional from start to finish. Most importantly, his work product was thorough, well-organized, and genuinely useful. If you need a private investigator you can trust, Mark is a great choice.

SF & Bay Area Investigations provided exactly the level of professionalism, compassion, and…read moreexpertise I needed during an extremely distressing time. I recently discovered a financial statement showing the purchase of tracking equipment--while a criminal restraining order was in place against my ex. After everything I've been through, it was alarming and overwhelming, and I found myself constantly looking over my shoulder and feeling unsafe in my own daily routine. I worked directly with the owner--we'll refer to him as "D" for the sake of privacy--and from the very first conversation, he created a safe space for me to explain everything in detail. He didn't rush me, didn't minimize anything, and offered knowledgeable, grounded guidance that extended far beyond the standard vehicle sweep I initially called about. His professionalism was matched with genuine compassion, which made a huge difference given the circumstances. When it came time for the vehicle sweep, D was incredibly thorough. His process was meticulous, transparent, and clearly rooted in extensive field experience. What stood out most was how present he was--tentative, patient, and highly focused on ensuring every inch of the vehicle was checked. Even after the sweep, he continued to support me by answering follow-up questions and helping me process lingering concerns. If you're considering PI services--especially if you're dealing with something sensitive, frightening, or emotionally heavy--I cannot recommend this company enough. D listens, understands, and takes your safety seriously. His combination of expertise and empathy provided me with peace of mind at a time I desperately needed it. SF & Bay Area Investigations is absolutely a top-tier PI service, and I'm incredibly grateful for the care and professionalism I received.

I had a fantastic experience with the owner of this company, David, who immediately responded to my…read moreinquiry and gave me some great advice without pressuring me to hire him for his services. He knew immediately how to get the information I was seeking. Excellent service and certainly a great value!

Awesome! Gabe Brown knows his business. What I thought I needed was my website updated. What I…read moredidn't realize was my site was not being readily found. It was more of a bookmark than a business generating promotional tool. Gabe knew why I wasn't getting the traffic I wanted and developed for my company a plan to fix that. Working with Freestyle Web Solutions was a smart decision. When Gabe spoke to me and I was confused by some of the terms or concepts, he took the time to clarify the parts I was unsure about. I was comfortable working with him and changes get pushed right up to the site with just an e-mail to freestyle. I could not be happier working with Gabe Brown and Freestyle Web Solutions.

They have been very helpful in getting my web page up and hosting the site. Great service. Highly…read morerecommended.