That said, running an SME, let alone starting one from scratch, isn’t always easy. Indeed, entrepreneurs often find themselves requiring expert assistance. Fortunately, a business consultant like Nahi Gazal equips aspiring business owners with the expertise and guidance they need to weather various challenges that can leave them floundering.
Poor Management Practices
One thing all SME owners must have is good financial sense. Without it, they may not know where to put their investments or how to plan their recovery from unforseen events like natural calamities that might come their way. Sound management practices also enable SMEs to venture into new markets, which is especially risky without access to the latest market research data.Lack of Funding
This challenge is a lot more complicated than it seems. While it’s true that some entrepreneurs launch their businesses without knowing that they have insufficient capital, those that do have enough resources can still find themselves in a financial fix. The latter can partly be attributed to the recent federal budget cuts on the country’s funding companies, like Commercialisation Australia that would’ve otherwise provided SMEs with sufficient financial assistance.Consultants can assist entrepreneurs by helping them identify other sources of funding. For example, so-called ‘crowdfunding sources’ like Startmate allow private investors to fund prospective business ventures as well as provide them much-needed advice on networking and mentorship.
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