If you ever feel like something’s missing at your startup or small business, it may be time to call in a small business consultant to fill that void. Small business owners are accustomed to making all the decisions about their companies, as well as overseeing all aspects of business development and daily operations. However, they sometimes may not see the "forest for the trees" -- meaning those issues that only outsiders can objectively observe and understand.
One solution is to obtain small business consulting services, either from a firm or an individual consultant. Time and time again, I’ve heard from founders that by clearing out those "trees," a consultant helps small business focus more on growth.