Even if you intend to do it yourself, these service providers can be a good source of information and opinion on the software available to solve your problem. These parties may not be disinterested, but they are certainly experienced!

AllBusiness.com also offers some in-depth coverage of certain types of business software. Our Buyer's Guide to Business Planning Tools lists some vendors with programs to help you write business plans, and our Buyer's Guide to AP and AR Software and Services guides you to accounting software that's especially good for handling accounts payable and accounts receivable.