Start of Main Content
Author(s)

Craig Aronoff

John L. Ward

That are 10 common attitudes among business owners that keep them from getting the advice they need: 1. They believe they can solve the problem themselves. 2. They do no want anyone throwing up roadblocks to their plans. 3. They believe an outsider could never understand their business. 4. They believe high-powered experts would not be interested in their business. 5. They believe professional advisors should be used only as a last resort. 6. They believe an advisor will raise a lot issues they do not have time to bother with at the present time. 7. They do not wish to share information with an outsider. 8. They believe advisors cost too much. 9. They believe a friend that knows them is the best advisor. 10. They are unsure of how relationships with professional advisors work.
Date Published: 1996
Citations: Aronoff, Craig, John L. Ward. 1996. Why So Few Business Owners Get and Accept Good Advice. Small Business Forum. (2)