Startup CEOs are in many ways the makers of their own world, but without trusted sounding boards, it can become a world of loneliness and a go-it-alone mentality.

And that can result in poor decision making that may undermine the success of the business.

The problems a CEO encounters are many and varied, and too often, he or she may be tempted, unwisely, to try to solve them alone.

It doesn’t have to be that way. There is wise counsel to be had, and Best Practices to ensure that it is available when you need it.