Professional advisors are essential to small business success. They provide the knowledge and expertise in areas in which the new business owner would have little or no experience. The correct advice can save you from making a shortsighted decision that may be detrimental to your business for many years to come.

Professional and business advisors you may need include a lawyer, accountant, banker, business consultant and insurance broker. Be selective in your screening process and consider the professional’s qualifications, experience, compatible personality and fees. Make sure that you feel a strong degree of confidence in the individual you choose.