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It is necessary for an entrepreneur to seek the assistance of various
consultants for business start-up, running and developing support.
Other than family
Knowing quite well that the best consultants for an entrepreneur is family and
friends and the company’s employees – and not least other entrepreneurs –
this section focuses on the professional consulting service in terms of private
or public advisers, lawyers, account officers, etc.
Prepare consulting
Consulting services can be a crucial factor for a company’s prosperity and
eventual survival. Proceed with common sense and thoughtfulness.
Good advice does not turn up spontaneously. It takes preparation and
follow-up. And first and foremost successful consultancy service takes an
entrepreneur disposed to consulting, an entrepreneur who knows how to use a
consultant.
Mainly, two types of consultancy need exist for the entrepreneurial business:
- Technical consulting services
- Strategic consulting services
Technical Consulting Services
Typically, an entrepreneur will have to identify the need for technical
consulting services him/herself as it usually arises from a problem that
requires a here-and-now solution.
A problem arises and the entrepreneur begins a search for a consultant
specialised in the specific field. If the right one is found the problem is
solvable and the entrepreneur can resume interrupted work.
Technical consulting services include accounts, IT acquisitions, web site
creating, working out sales letters, etc.
Strategic Consulting Services
Whereas technical consulting services solve a specific problem, strategic
consulting services cover the over all challenges a business owner comes up
against.
Answers, which strategic consulting services can help you find:
- Which clientele should I aim at?
- Should I focus on one service only?
- Should I go for the Scandinavian market or the European?
- Should I employ staff or co-operate with colleagues?
- Will I be able to benefit from the privatisation of the health sector?
To assist to such decisions the consultant must be able to take on a holistic
approach. If your accountant is capable of that, it is obvious to consult
him/her. Alternatively, you will have to find out who would make a suitable
sparring partner.
Personal Selection
As a business owner you are surrounded by experts and good friends, each
handling their individual piece of the jigsaw puzzle that running a business is.
However, it is for the owner him/herself to complete the jigsaw puzzle.
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