New research has shown that a third of SME bosses miss having someone to run ideas past.
Although the majority of small business owners (57 per cent) said that they first decided to go it alone because of a desire for greater flexibility and the privilege of being your own boss, 37 per cent said they missed the luxury of having a sounding board when it comes to making business decisions.
The survey by Yorkshire Bank also found that 36 per cent of SME bosses feel that big banks do not take as much interest in them as they do larger businesses.
Gary Lumby, Yorkshire Bank's head of retail and small business, said: "The prospect of running your own business, free from the usual gripes and office politics, is very appealing to many people and the idea of being in control of your financial future and having more personal time only adds to the attraction.
"But, it can be very lonely at the top if you can't access trustworthy, experienced advisors."
