Why Buy Business Advice?
I would appreciate it if you could help me with market research into why people buy or don't buy busines advice.
Different people have widely different attitudes to the idea of business advice and all the different kinds of business advisors - consultants, coaches, trainers and mentors.
Below are two questions to improve my understanding of why some people buy advice and some people don't.
Why Do You Buy Business Advice?
Question 1 looks at the people who buy business advice.
The general assumption is that you want your business to perform better but what aspect appeals to you most.
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Why Don't You Buy Business Advice?
The truth can hurt but I am ready for it.
Research shows that many businesses fail because the owners don't have the full range of skills required.
But the same research showed that when advisers are recommended by concerned friends and business associates, a large proportion of these recommendations are ignored.
It sounds strange to me why anyone with an under-performing or loss making business would turn away advice but it happens.
So why don't you buy business advice - please choose your main reason because you can only vote for one factor.
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It Will Be Great To Read Your Feedback On Business Advisers
What did I miss?
This is your chance to explain why you buy advice or you don't.
If I have missed out a factor then tell me or if you want to add more of an explanation or story, please do.
I am really eager to hear your thoughts.
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