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Every business revolves around making decisions, often risky, usually with incomplete information and too often in less time than we need. Business owners and executives at every level, in every industry, are confronted with information overload, less leeway for mistakes, and a business environment that changes rapidly.
In light of this increased pressure and volatility, the old-fashioned ways of making decisions depending on intuition, common sense, and specialized expertise are simply no longer sufficient. Sooner or later, you will need help from other professionals.
You need to use professionals if you want to make winning business decisions, have fast and reliable information, and if you want to learn quickly from your experiences (both good and bad). Make important decisions based on facts, not feelings if you want to improve your business.
THE BOOKKEEPER
If you are not familiar with the process of recording business transactions in the accounting records, it is very important to find good bookkeeper. He or she keep accurate and complete financial records and a good bookkeeping system will be a great help.
BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Putting your plan together is a big job. Help is available from business consultants. A good business consultant can advise you on your business plan, alert you to the pitfalls involving in starting your business and counsel you about how to avoid them. Fees charged by business consultants vary. It is your interest to shop around.
INSURANCE AGENT/BROKER
For every business, being properly insured is critical. A good insurance agent/broker will not help you assess the right amount of coverage you need for such standard concerns ( as fire or theft ), he or she can also advise you on your insurance need in the event of bad debts or unexpected loss. You should not be sold more insurance, or other services, than you need. They generally don't charge for their services.
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