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Writer's pictureDon M. McNely

Hire a Consultant and Go Out of Business: Why Traditional Consulting May Not Be the Answer

Updated: Dec 14

Hiring a business consultant often feels like the final, desperate step to save your struggling business. But what if that decision becomes the reason your business goes under? The promise of expert advice may come at a cost that your business cannot afford—both financially and operationally. Let’s break down the hidden pitfalls of hiring a traditional consultant and explore a smarter, safer alternative: The Small Business Mentor.



The Hidden Costs of Hiring a Consultant

  1. Hefty Upfront Fees: Consultants charge for their time, expertise, and often just to learn about your business. Whether it’s a flat fee or an hourly rate, the numbers add up quickly. Expect to spend thousands—even before seeing any results.

  2. Time-Consuming Learning Curve: Consultants don’t arrive knowing your business inside and out. They require weeks (or months) to understand your operations, company culture, products, services, and market position. Meanwhile, you’re paying them to learn on the job.

  3. Unpredictable Outcomes: Consultants bring external perspectives, but they’re not guaranteed to deliver the right solution. They could propose ideas that are poorly aligned with your business, fail to address your unique challenges, or are simply bad advice at the wrong time.

  4. High Risk for Struggling Businesses: If your business is already struggling, implementing a consultant’s costly plan could push you further into financial trouble. A single misstep—bad advice, a misunderstood strategy, or a solution poorly executed—could lead to irreversible damage.


What’s the Alternative?

Instead of risking your business and overpaying for solutions that might not work, consider a low-risk, high-reward alternative: The Small Business Mentor.

For as little as $29.95 per month, you gain access to:

  • Expert-Led Video Tutorials: Learn proven strategies at your own pace.

  • In-Depth eBooks: Deep dive into topics relevant to your business challenges.

  • AI-Powered Tools: Simplify marketing, content creation, and process automation.

  • Extensive Resource Library: Millions of assets for web design, social media, print materials, and more.


And if you need more tailored guidance, you can connect with an experienced mentor for a fraction of the cost of a traditional consultant. Whether you need answers to questions, help brainstorming ideas, or someone to work with you in real time, The Small Business Mentor is there to help.


Why The Small Business Mentor Is a Smarter Choice

  1. Affordable Access: For less than the cost of a single hour with most consultants, you can access tools and resources that address your challenges immediately.

  2. Learn and Empower Yourself: Instead of relying on an outsider, The Small Business Mentor equips you to better understand and solve your own business problems.

  3. Tailored Guidance When You Need It: If you want hands-on help, you can schedule mentoring sessions with experienced professionals who understand small businesses like yours—without the massive expense.

  4. Virtually No Risk: With no long contracts or sky-high fees, The Small Business Mentor is a safe, accessible option for businesses at any stage.


A Proven Path to Success

Before betting your business on an expensive consultant, explore the smarter, safer path. For just $29.95 per month, The Small Business Mentor gives you everything you need to learn, grow, and thrive. And if you need personal guidance, a trusted mentor is just a click away.


Your business deserves a solution that’s affordable, effective, and designed with your success in mind. Take the risk out of your next step—try The Small Business Mentor today.

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