One in Four Small Businesses Plan to Hire a Financial Consultant in 2021, According to New Survey Data Though most small businesses won't hire a consultant this year, a quarter of small businesses will plan to hire financial consultants. This demonstrates the importance of external financial expertise as small businesses set targets for 2021. News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the lasting financial impacts of COVID-19, some small businesses will seek insight from financial experts to improve their bottom line. A new survey from Clutch, leading B2B ratings and reviews platform, found 24% of small businesses in the U.S. plan to hire a financial consultant or advisor in 2021.