Update: I believe the owner has handled this situation with arrogance and intimidation. Yes, we…read moresigned the papers--It doesn't surprise me that he would try to rehash everything publicly rather than take some constructive criticism. I only intended to leave an honest review of our experience with IBA. I stand by my one-star review. As our broker, their job was to represent us and get us the best deal possible--not just push a deal through. The buyers already had their own agent. It became clear that closing the transaction quickly was the priority--not our best interests. That's not just poor service--it's unethical. Mortgage lenders need to know whether they're financing a home or a business. Blurring those lines to push a deal through isn't just questionable--it's potentially harmful. We were not properly represented, and we paid the price for it. I recently posted an honest review about my experience with IBA and noticed they still have a 5-star rating. I probably wouldn't have checked back--except I received a letter from an attorney representing IBA. Here's what it said: "They are chagrined that you posted an online review of IBA suggesting otherwise, and we demand that you remove the review you recently made of IBA NW Business Brokers on Google." To be clear, I shared a truthful account of my own personal experience. I did not name the broker involved, nor did I exaggerate any details. It was a simple, honest, one-star review summarizing what was, for me, a very disappointing experience. I don't appreciate being pressured to remove it. A company that can't accept fair criticism without resorting to legal threats raises serious concerns. There are many business brokers in the Northwest--I'd encourage others to do their research and choose one who values transparency and accountability. Original review: I recently worked with a broker from IBA to sell our business and home together, as the business operated on our property. My daughter and I had one chance to sell the small business we built and dedicated ourselves to for ten years, and unfortunately, we were met with disregard and a lack of respect throughout the entire process. The very first interested buyers ended up purchasing it. While it turned out to be a great deal for them, it was not in our best interest. We felt misled and unsupported from start to finish. If you're a small business owner, I would strongly caution against using this firm. In our experience, their practices were misleading and did not prioritize our needs as sellers.

IBA did a great job helping us sell our business. Selling a business is a long and sometimes…read morestressful process but Vishal Punj did a excellent job of explaining the process. We can't speak highly enough of Vishal and IBA!

Maggie has the coolest office and attitude for brainstorming ideas, and unique approaches to job…read moresearches and the job searching process. She also specializes in launching new business coaching. As my options for expanding my own career continue, I will definitely reach out to Maggie for advice. Maggie is one of the few coaches out there that lets you craft your own needs list and gives you a reduced rate for the first month. Some of the coaches make you buy a package of stuff you don't necessarily need. Like for instance I had my resume pretty well set and I was getting job interviews so I didn't need to "buy" a $300 resume overhaul. Maggie worked with me and let me work with her in a way that best suited my needs. Really appreciated that, especially when funds are tight.

From the owner: Covid-19 Update: We're still open! All sessions are being held via Zoom. Give your business the…read morehelp it needs with coaching! Know what you love to do, but not sure how to make a living at it? Not sure what you're meant to do, but you know it's not what you're doing now? Have passion & ideas but need direction & structure? I want to help you identify and refine your dream job/business so you can live the fulfilled life that you deserve! I thrive from working with people who have an idea (or many ideas) of what their calling may be, but are not sure how to turn that into a career/business, or are fearful of taking that leap. I work with a practice of exploration, conquering fear and self-sabotage through small, manageable steps, and consistency balanced with revision and adjustment. I excel with clients who want to make a difference in the world and seek heart-centered work. My clients typically seek life balance that incorporates movement, spirituality, and/or holistic health approaches.

My place to work when I come into the city, hold events, and meet some of the most innovative…read morefounders in Seattle!

Highly recommended! Many rooms to choose from. Discounted parking available. Very accommodating.read more

CFO Selections is a great company, very professional, and will help find the right fit for you!read more

From the owner: CFO Selections focuses solely on locating, recruiting, and offering the highest caliber…read moresenior-level talent available. Our experienced consultants and recruiters work together with our clients to generate maximum results. CFO Selections' trusted executives can help your leadership team bridge the gap to profitable growth as we tailor the engagement or search to meet your exact needs. CFO Selections is also a QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions provider and our team of experts can work with you to ensure a smooth transition to an accounting system that meets the needs of your business.

I loved working with Vega while on contract. The staff is great, pay is great, and company parties…read morehave great food. I have moved on since my contract ended, but would love to go back if I was contracting again and the right opportunity is presented.

From the owner: Business Consulting, Tech & Project Management, Marketing Services, Operations & Support, Finance &…read moreIT Services, Direct Placement

The team at Advanced Business Consulting were a game changer for my business. I was struggling with…read morea business plan, my Quickbooks, and process flow. My business plan is now the living document it was intended to be, my Quickbooks looks (and works) so much better and we were able to streamline my sales process. Advanced Business Consulting paid for their work in increased efficiency and happier customers and workers. I would highly recommend Advanced Busoness Consulting to anyone who is struggling with the business side of their business!

From the owner: Our goal is to facilitate the realization of the dream that led our client into starting their own…read morebusiness in the first place, rather than spending all of their time worrying about the daily operations of the business. We believe that business ownership should allow the entrepreneur more freedom to pursue personal goals. We believe that owning and operating a business should not simply be a replacement for a traditional 8-5 job, or worse, replacing an 8-hour work day with a 12-hour one. We believe that owning and operating a business should offer the entrepreneur to spend more time doing the things he or she enjoys, making life happier with less stress. Our solutions create the type of life the client desires. We spend the first few days interviewing our client about the vision and dreams that led to starting the business, and performing a thorough analysis of current business operations. Once we have gathered sufficient data, we develop a plan that will ensure that our client will be able to fulfill the vision, and enable the business to support the dreams, whatever those might be. Every client, and every business is unique. Therefore every solution is custom designed for the specific client. However, we aim to make our solutions affordable to every client.

If you're looking to develop your business, have a chat with Bob. He is great!…read more He takes the time to understand your goals and to see how he may be able to assist. Give Bob a call and see how he may help you solve your challenges!

Bob is a great person to work with. He can help you grow your business and give insight into making…read moreyour business run more efficient and profitable.

After reading Sumeet's Yelp reviews, I had such high hopes. Unfortunately, she has trouble…read moreresponding to prospective clients. My fiancé called and left a voicemail message, which she did not respond to. He called the next day, and she answered and said that she thought she had returned all of her calls. She told him that the best way to reach her was via email. So he conferred with me about scheduling an appointment with her, and then sent her an email. Here we are four days later, and nothing. So frustrating!

Sumeet was bright and very knowledgeable when we finally spoke on the phone. I was looking forward…read moreto working with her, however, she never called back or responded to my email after our initial conversation. Her prices were comparable to others but I wasted time trying to reach her by phone (it took 2 tries) and ultimately I had to find another CPA.