If you're a smart business owner you will have your Accountant on speed dial, says GoFi8ure’s Lisa Martin. “He or she is really like your financial coach,” she explains. “So, if you want to bounce ideas around, then you should be able to talk to your Accountant quite candidly.
“It shouldn't be about emailing a question and never hearing from them.’ The same rule applies for your Lawyer, or HR Advisor, she says. “There are specific issues that require you to tap into that expertise. You can't just wing it.”
And if you're worried about being charged for consulting time, perhaps it's time to negotiate a fixed fee, she suggests.
“You really need to build a relationship where
