You might be conflicted on whether or not you should hire outside marketing help. It's a choice you shouldn't take lightly because a bad consultant can waste a lot of your time and money. However, a good consultant will pay for themselves and then some.

Here are 5 signs that you're ready to hire a marketing consultant for your business. 

1. Leaving opportunity on the table - Is there a nagging feeling that you're leaving opportunity on the table? Maybe it's Facebook or Twitter, or maybe it's Google Adwords. You might not even know exactly what it is but you have a feeling you're missing out on business. 

2. Not sure what's working - If you've tried a lot of different marketing efforts, you might not be totally sure what's working and what's not. Let someone else decipher the data and help you focus.

3. Budget but no resources - If you're in a place where you have some money to spend on marketing efforts but no resources to do it, it might be time to engage a marketing consultant. 

4. Can't decide what's next - You're ready to take your business to the next level, but where do you start?

5. Stuck on a problem  - Are you or your team stuck on a problem? An outside perspective or a deep dive into the issue might help you get unstuck. 

An outside marketing resource can help you overcome any of the challenges above, if they are the right resource. In order to have success in any of the above situations, you need a consultant who is a strategic partner.

Is your business ready for outside marketing help?