Here are kind words from the folks I feel incredibly lucky to work with:

1. Client Testimonials<br />I enjoy working with my clients and work hard to be the best resource possible. Here are kind words from the folks I feel incredibly lucky to work with:<br />“If you want help with business coaching, accounting or Quickbooks , run – don’t walk – to Kathy Richards. She is simply fabulous when it comes to making sense out of chaos, developing business processes and accounting. Great at the details, but with a keen strategic mind, she will help you in your business – guaranteed. Kathy helped Puffin Innovations, the company that developed the world’s first robotic ice cream maker, in many many ways. Call her and let her help you get organized and make more money.”<br /> <br />Allan Jones, President and Founder, Nuclear Brain, LLC www.nuclearbrain.com<br />“I have known Kathy Richards for many years but and began to work with her when I had just opened up a new type of medical practice as a physician. She knew I was a good doctor but came in and asked about the business part of my practice which I was running on my own. She gave me a book called The E-myth Revisited that really opened my eyes about small business. I decided to get Kathy to help me with my business and it was and continues to be one of the best decisions I have made! She has guided me throughout the process as my business has grown from one small office with two employees to three offices with around 25 employees. Her background is as a CPA but she is so much more. Kathy has a special gift of working with people, recognizing strength and weakness and is so tactful about it all. She can organize things perfectly and really took my business from a mom-and-pop organization to a smooth running “real” business. She completely computerized my office and got the right people to help. She is savvy, looks at the long run and helps fix problems before they can sink you. Kathy is fun to work with, very non-judgmental, has great character and is completely trustworthy. I love working with her. “ <br />Tom Rogers M.D. Performance Medicine www.performancemedicine.net<br />“Kathy was able to get my Quickbooks caught up and make some changes on better ways to record my data. She is great to work with you one- on- one with you at your computer so you can actually work on things together and learn. I have referred her to several people, and one even describes her as an quot;
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sent to rescue her from her accounting nightmare. If you want to get all there is from QuickBooks and learn how to run your business better, then I don't know anybody better suited to help than Kathy Richards. “<br />David Pendleton, David Pendleton Agency www.dpagency.com<br />“Kathy helped us clarify our business goals and create a targeted strategic plan. She is unique because she is fun to work with, but is very focused on setting realistic goals to grow our business. <br />We like that Kathy grew a successful business and also has an accounting background. She brings a lot of business skills to the table in addition to wonderful ability to communicate. It is really fun and useful to brainstorm with Kathy. She hits the ball back!<br />When you deal with Kathy, you can expect a nurturing, realistic adviser who will guide you toward growth. There is no BS, only real-world, useful advice that will make you a better business owner. Kathy is kind, honest, supportive and focused. She brings everything that you would want in an adviser. We love working with her.”<br />Steve Maclin, BasicOfficeProducts.com and Sun Supply, Inc. www.basicofficeproducts.com<br />“Kathy Richards has been a valuable resource to me throughout the life of my business. She was instrumental in helping me choose the right business model, and she has been supportive and accommodating throughout the start up process. <br /> <br />Kathy is a master at QuickBooks. She’s adept at finding solutions to any businesses’ needs, financial or otherwise. You will find her smooth, steady and composed in any situation, and she’s a wealth of information. I highly recommend Kathy for any business. “<br />Ann Johnson, Business Partnerwww.businesspartner.com/ajohnson/<br />“Kathy took the time to understand our business and our needs. She has consistently provided innovative solutions that have helped our business move forward. Kathy's personal interest in our success has made her an essential partner/coach.”Ellen A. Stroud, Vice President and Equine Specialist Pinnacle Ranch, LLC www.pinnacleranch.net<br />“Kathy Richards has provided valuable insight for my small business. Her CPA background allowed her to review my business and make recommendations that have made it more efficient and profitable. Having an expert who can look at your business with “fresh eyes” is invaluable. From reviewing the financial side of the business to assisting with interviews for key personnel, Kathy has helped me make sound business decisions. I am confident her expertise would benefit any new or existing business.”<br />Rita Ratliff, Owner, Care Central www.carecentraltn.com<br />“We have been working with Kathy Richards for eight years. No one can surpass her knowledge of accounting and computer software. She is a problem solver whose intuitive knowledge and personality puts everyone at ease.<br /> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 410-707-6828.”<br /> <br />Sharon H. Harriger, President America Electronics, Inc.<br />“Working with Kathy has helped me focus on the areas that needed help to make my company viable in this recession. The two of us have been able to identify those areas that needed help in my company…sounds easy but a business owner needs a board of directors to help identify the next move. Her insight and questions have been critical in helping me.”<br />Tom Byrne, President Chadsworth Homes, Inc. www.chadsworthhomes.com<br />Client Testimonials – Kathy Richards<br />“I have so enjoyed working with Kathy over the years. Her listening and analytical skills are surpassed only by her kindness as a person and the wise balance in her advice. There are a plethora of consultants available on every subject under the sun, but her ongoing interest in how my business or non-profit ventures were affecting my whole life’s goals - and her wise counsel on that subject - as well as the business issue always make her stand above the rest. <br />This element of Kathy’s consulting reflects who she is and how faithful she has been to employees, clients, and friends<br /> and how she has executed board duties with diligence and strategic thinking. When I think of working with Kathy I think<br /> of experience, wisdom and overall balance, of how all of life works together and must be considered against each other<br /> part and then reflected in each decision. This path keeps the business from overwhelming me while still growing and <br />successful. Decisions are measured for not only the bottom line Profit and Loss but also if the personal timing is right and<br /> if I can give the move what it needs while still maintaining personal balance. Family and friends and physical and spiritual elements all can be intact.<br />The times we are together are full and each plan is completed without pressure – and yet, it was executed thoroughly covering all of the salient issues without dozens of ‘rabbit trails’ of diversion. Kathy is kindness and balance, thoroughness and integrity, and efficiency without rush. What is not to like? I know all of her clients will find the same as I have.”<br />Pamela Bateman The Seventh Woman LLC The Seventh Woman Foundation www.theseventhwoman.org<br />”“This Product Really Works” How many times have we heard this statement? Well, in regards to Kathy Richards it’s true. Let me tell you about my personal experience and what the outcome has been.<br />I met Kathy just over two years ago, I needed someone to coach me through the process of setting up our business on QuickBooks and then hold my hand through all the other processes involved with business ownership. Because of Kathy’s ability to teach and extreme knowledge of QuickBooks I am able to complete and track all of our business financials and growth from home. At the first of this year my husband and I sat down with Kathy and strategized over ways to grow our profit margin, after putting those changes in place we are very excited to report that year to date we have seen a 72% increase. You just need a product that really works, and Kathy, along with her knowledge and experience is just that!”<br />Melanie Flewelling Ed’s Plumbing <br />