When Companies Need Outside Technical Advice

All companies need outside technical advice on a continuous periodic basis. Few boards of directors and accounting firms can provide all of the required expertise.

Top 10 Warning Signs Indicating You Need Outside Advice

1. You can't evaluate the technical merits of a business you are buying or selling.
2. You can't effectively measure the productivity level of professional and service employees.
3. Employees frequently seek management direction.
4. Employees don't follow instructions.
5. Employees complain about operation details.
6. Your marketplace is changing rapidly.
7. You have few advantages over your competitors.
8. Customer complaints are high.
9. Customers treat your business like a commodity -- easily replaced by a competitor.
10. Your best ideas for change aren't working.