Sometimes, the reaction you get depends upon who you ask.
In business, there are some things you’ll ask your accountant about. There are some things you’ll ask your lawyer about. And there are some things, where you really need to talk to somebody who has occupied the same hot-seat that you’re in right now.
Sometimes it’s about answers. Sometimes, it’s as much about empathy.
Particularly when you have hard decisions to make, that empathy can make all the difference to your confidence.
Everybody has their part to play. I have a fantastic accountant. I can rely on straightforward, intelligent, factual advice. He’s kept me on the right track so many times. If you’re managing staff, and you don’t have a decent employment lawyer, find one. Find one you can pick up the phone to anytime for free, or use one of the subscription services.
Sometimes, though, nothing beats having seen how business works from the inside. Sometimes, you need advice from somebody who has been there; sometimes you need somebody who will help you work through the issues, and make the right choices.
That’s what we do at OneGilliland. Yes, we can help you find the right accountant or lawyer. But we can also call on thirty years of dealing with the issues, of making the right decisions, of doing the hard miles. That, day to day, is where success starts.
