As a business owner, you’re likely to be approached by several professionals offering to help you with your business. While you won’t need all of them, and some may not be necessary at all, there are some professionals you should have a relationship with or hire to assist you with your business to make it the best business possible. Below are the professionals that you should trust when owning a business and working with them regularly.
Corporate or Business Lawyers
Some businesses have a lot of red tape surrounding them, and it seems you could find yourself in a legal situation. In these cases, the professional help of a corporate or business lawyer is in your best interest and one of the best investments you can make. First and foremost, they will review your documents to ensure that your business is legal with licensing, insurance, and other things that keep you compliant. They can also assist you with any legal incidents, be your representation, and help you get ahead of these situations.
Staffing Agencies
Depending on the type of business and services you provide, you may have a full-time team but need more help temporarily at different times throughout the year. In these cases, you should consider the benefits of hiring a staffing agency. Depending on the type of employees you need, you let them know the qualifications, dates, and times, and they can provide them. Most staffing employees (73%) work full-time, compared to the overall workforce (74%). This reduces the need to go through the hiring process, and they are paid through the staffing agency as a part of your agreement with them. If you aren’t satisfied with a certain employee or the service, then you can contact another person to cover the work.
Business Consultants
Once you find a niche or area in which you want to grow your business, you want to reach out to business consultants who are familiar with the industry and can guide you in growing your business. According to IBISWorld, 990,911 management consulting businesses were open as of 2022. These consultants will review your finances, allowing you to see what type of budget you have realistically and where you need to be to meet both short-term and long-term goals. With their help, you can maximize your profits and take advantage of new strategies at different stages of your business.
Marketing Agencies
If you don’t want to hire an entire marketing team, then take advantage of marketing services outsourced from a marketing agency. These are great for smaller businesses that need only a few monthly things, such as social media or small branding, to get their services and products to reach local markets and online audiences. According to High Rock Studios, the most interactive audiences spend at least 76 times more on advertised products and services that they view online. This also helps you branch your services into larger areas when you increase your marketing budget, but it is not enough to hire someone full-time.
IT Agencies
One of the best professional services you can use as a business owner is outsourcing your IT department. They can secure your cloud, VPN, and software systems remotely. They’re also able to provide customer service around the clock, which is highly convenient for processes that need to be done outside of normal business hours or even holidays.
When you go to hire or establish a relationship with one of these professionals, it’s important to note that those who are the real deal will be willing to listen but won’t be pushy about their services. They will have your best interest in mind, showing you examples of their success and how they’ve helped other businesses who trusted them. Feel confident knowing who you hired.
Ingrid Maldine is a business writer, editor and management consultant with extensive experience writing and consulting for both start-ups and long established companies. She has ten years management and leadership experience gained at BSkyB in London and Viva Travel Guides in Quito, Ecuador, giving her a depth of insight into innovation in international business. With an MBA from the University of Hull and many years of experience running her own business consultancy, Ingrid’s background allows her to connect with a diverse range of clients, including cutting edge technology and web-based start-ups but also multinationals in need of assistance. Ingrid has played a defining role in shaping organizational strategy for a wide range of different organizations, including for-profit, NGOs and charities. Ingrid has also served on the Board of Directors for the South American Explorers Club in Quito, Ecuador.
