January Jump Start

Join us for January Jump Start - Saturday, January 8th from 9 am - 12 noon. John Cleare and Dale Grant are the speakers at John Cleare’s office.

John M. Cleare is a licensed Broker in the State of Michigan with over 15 years of experience. John successfully closes a surplus of over 75 deals per year. His expertise includes residential and commercial closings, in which he has closed nationwide. Due to his passion, wholehearted devotion, rational approach, and work ethic that he infuses into each and every deal he has secured a vast number of repeat clients. He primarily assists real estate investors and traditional homeowners achieve a profitable outcome by producing successful closings in a short duration of time. John swiftly addresses general issues that may arise with a solution-orientated approach to achieve a smooth transition towards the common goal: a seamless, rapid close. 

Dale Grant

Ashton Business Consulting Accountant Dale Grant will be a speaker at this event. In 2010, after graduating from Keller Graduate School of Management with a master’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management, Dale Grant earned his CPA. Over the course of the next 7 years, he gained experience in financial reporting, tax, and audit. His experience ranges from auditing mid–sized companies throughout the state of Michigan in industries that include financial institutions, insurance companies, non-profits, and manufacturers to preparing tax returns for businesses and individuals as well as preparing financial statements and reports for public traded companies. During his time as a CPA with a large regional firm, he recognized that small businesses are an underserved community.

From his experience as a CPA, Dale launched Ashton Business Consulting. The company began in 2015 by providing services to family and friends on nights and weekends. Now is the time for the next step by offering small business services full time. Ashton Business Consulting, PLLC is a full-service accounting firm designed specifically to meet the needs of small business owners throughout Southeastern Michigan. Proudly serving those hardworking entrepreneurs in this great region and proud to take part in this entrepreneurial renaissance.