{"id":2946,"date":"2017-04-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jboitnott.com\/4-key-qualities-look-small-business-advisor\/"},"modified":"2019-08-01T14:40:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T14:40:16","slug":"4-key-qualities-look-small-business-advisor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jboitnott.com\/zh\/4-key-qualities-look-small-business-advisor\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Key Qualities to Look for in a Small Business\u00a0Advisor"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section section--body\">\n<div class=\"section-divider\">Small business owners need help, especially if they\u2019re new to starting and <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/r\/business-planning\/8-things-small-business-now-prepare-future-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"http:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\/r\/business-planning\/8-things-small-business-now-prepare-future-growth\/\">growing a business<\/a>. For some, that means seeking help from a more experienced colleague who can lead by example while for others, guidance comes in the form of <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/john-boitnott\/14-conferences-every-small-business-owner-should-attend.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/john-boitnott\/14-conferences-every-small-business-owner-should-attend.html\">networking events<\/a> that connect them with professionals who\u2019ve had similar experiences.<\/div>\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<div class=\"section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn\">\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">While those methods are great, often businesses need more intensive, ongoing help as they make crucial decisions that affect the direction of their businesses. A small business advisor can bring the insight business owners need as they start out. Services like <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.score.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.score.org\/\">SCORE<\/a> and <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/businessadvising.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"https:\/\/businessadvising.org\/\">BusinessAdvising.org<\/a> can help connect small business owners with the right advisors, but it\u2019s important that entrepreneurs find the right advisor to meet their own needs. Here are a few things to look for as you try to find an advisor to help you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"graf graf--h3\">A Coaching Mentality<\/h2>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">Consultants are often brought in to examine a business\u2019s current operations and make recommendations before exiting. But a successful small business advisor will approach the job from a coaching standpoint, with the end goal of ensuring the small business owner gets the skills necessary to thrive long after the advisor is gone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">As you\u2019re reviewing an advisor\u2019s background, look for work descriptions that address leadership coaching. An advisor should demonstrate a history of <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/fortune.com\/2015\/11\/05\/entrepreneurs-mistakes-silicon-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"http:\/\/fortune.com\/2015\/11\/05\/entrepreneurs-mistakes-silicon-valley\/\">coaching entrepreneurs to success<\/a>, as well as a personal history of running and growing a business. When an advisor knows what an entrepreneur is going through from personal experience, that empathy translates to a great advisor-entrepreneur partnership.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"graf graf--h3\">Small Business Background<\/h2>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">Many business advisors primarily work with larger businesses. As valuable as their knowledge can be, it\u2019s important to find an advisor who knows the unique challenges small business owners face, especially if they\u2019re working alone. Make sure you find an advisor who understands the unique dynamics of marketing, hiring, and competing with larger businesses and can translate that knowledge to the products or services your business sells.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">Even better than an advisor who has worked with small business owners is one who has personally experienced owning a small business. A fellow small business owner will understand how difficult it can be to operate with very little funding and nonexistent internal support.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"graf graf--h3\">Long-Term Thinking<\/h2>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">To be truly successful, business owner should have a <a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/john-boitnott\/5-ways-to-maintain-financial-stability-as-an-entrepreneur.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/john-boitnott\/5-ways-to-maintain-financial-stability-as-an-entrepreneur.html\">long-term mentality<\/a>, with an idea of where they want to be in a few years. A good small business advisor will understand that and strive to help business owners not only identify those goals, but set smaller goals to help them stay on track.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">Search for small business advisors that have successfully helped small business owners create business plans, land investment dollars, and plot out their long-term plans. As you speak with potential advisors, ask how they\u2019ll help you set long-term goals and listen for indications that they place an emphasis on long-term planning. Since you\u2019ll likely only have an advisor for a short time, it\u2019s important to create a base that you can build off of as you try to plan on your own in the upcoming years.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"graf graf--h3\">Similar Values<\/h2>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">Perhaps the most important quality of all in a small business advisor is a similar value system. If you prize integrity over \u201cwinning at all costs,\u201d an advisor who doesn\u2019t agree with that mentality will be a bad fit for you. If you believe people come before profits, it\u2019s important to find an advisor who agrees with that way of thinking and helps you craft a business that helps people, with profits naturally following.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">That\u2019s not to say that an entrepreneur can\u2019t benefit from a different perspective. An advisor may think of directions for your business that never occurred to you. It\u2019s important to separate ideas from core values and make sure you find an advisor with a combination of similar values and unique ideas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\">If you\u2019re thinking about finding a small business advisor, the first step is to outline the qualities you expect from a trusted helper. Then begin your search, narrowing your options until you find the perfect match for your small business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section section--body\">\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<div class=\"section-inner sectionLayout--insetColumn\">\n<p class=\"graf graf--p\"><em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">This article originally appeared on <\/em><a class=\"markup--anchor markup--p-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/john-boitnott\/4-key-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-small-business-advisor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/john-boitnott\/4-key-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-small-business-advisor.html\"><em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">Inc.com<\/em><\/a><em class=\"markup--em markup--p-em\">.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small business owners need help, especially if they\u2019re new to starting and growing a business. 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