Whether you are the owner of a small business or CEO of a large corporation often you can feel alone as you attempt to grow your business and take it to the next level.  In today’s world, many business leaders often feel conflicted between protecting their great ideas and reaching out to others for help.  This results in a feeling of isolation as you put in the hours, work hard to build your client base and woo investors.

You don’t have to be alone. There are options.  Coaching and leadership advice is invaluable to any business owner. Even though there is proven research that CEOs and small business owners like getting advice, almost two-thirds of them do not know where to seek help.  This is a widespread problem.

Issues around fears about money, business growth, demands on your time can be overwhelming even if you have an office filled with employees – the decisions and daily challenges are on your plate.  The following are some excellent resources to help fight the isolation.

Other Business Owners:  Share similar problems with other small business owners whom you respect.

Business Groups: Join a CEO or Small Business peer advisory groups, such as Vistage International.

Industry Colleagues:  Get involved in industry specific trade associations.

Networking Organizations:  Become active members of local Chambers and other networking organizations, like ConnectMore.

Start today.  There is help to fight feeling alone at the top.  Do research and find the options that suit you best. By committing to regularly discussing issues with other like-minded business owners you will find an outlet to help release your frustrations and as well as enhance your quality of life both personally and in business.