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Reasons to Hire a Business Consultant

Originally posted: August 3, 2021 by Kurtis Wankier. Leave a comment
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The global business consulting market was estimated to be worth $132 billion in 2020. In the US alone, the industry was worth over $64 billion in 2020.

‌You may think your business is running smoothly and you don’t need a consultant. But consultants are valuable and can uncover things about your company you may not have noticed.

Whether you run a small business or a multinational corporation, there are several reasons why business consulting services are beneficial.

Why You Should Hire a Business Consulting Service

1. Get an outsider’s perspective.

The founders and senior executives of a company may have biased opinions about its future because they’ve dedicated years to the organization. But a consultant isn’t fueled by emotions or caught up in office politics. This objectivity is beneficial when making difficult decisions about staff layoffs, restructurings, or dealing with controversial projects.

2. Let someone else handle your business’s planning and strategy.

‌Busy executives may not always have time for effective strategy development. Consultants, on the other hand, can focus solely on the task at hand. They won’t be bogged down with internal meetings or other time-consuming tasks that distract them from their job responsibilities.

3. You need someone with specialized skills but don’t have a large budget.

When you hire a business consulting service, you gain access to individuals with unique skillsets. They stay on top of industry trends and often have years of training under their belts.

If you were to hire such a person as a full-time employee, they would require a high annual salary due to their experience. But when you work with a consulting service, you can save money by utilizing a consultant only when necessary.

4. You need help with one-off projects.

If you don’t have enough projects to hire a full-time employee, you can bring in a consultant on demand. You won’t have to pull your staff away from their other job duties. You also won’t have to worry about keeping this person busy if there isn’t a lot of consistent work available.

5. You’re looking for unique ways to grow your business.

Consultants don’t fall into the trap of doing things the way they’ve always been done, which can cause businesses to stagnate. They also have experience working with various companies and industries. They can provide creative, out-of-the-box solutions to grow your business based on their successes with other organizations.

Tips for Hiring a Consulting Service

While there are many benefits of business consulting services, you should keep a few things in mind before you hire one.

First, understand your goals. Do you need to cut expenses? Bring a new product to market? Restructure your organization? Knowing what you need a consultant for will help set them (and you) up for success.

Once you know your goals, don’t rush the hiring process. Avoid settling for a consultant who doesn’t meet all of your prerequisites. You’re hiring this person for their expertise. If they don’t have the skills you need, you’ll waste a lot of time and money.

Before your consultant gets to work, make sure you agree on the budget, timeline, and deliverables. Determine how your consultant should check in with you (and how often). Set your expectations up front so your consultant can do their job in the most efficient way possible.

Sources

The consulting industry was worth over $64 billion in the US in 2020. Source: Statista

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Published: August 3, 2021
Updated: December 9, 2022
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5 responses to “Reasons to Hire a Business Consultant”

  1. Brian Collyer Brian Collyer says:
    August 18, 2021 at 8:18 am

    Great post – I like points #3 & #4 Paraphrase “Getting a project done!”

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  2. technology consulting technology consulting says:
    September 16, 2021 at 1:03 am

    Thanks for sharing such an amazing blog. I agree with this that if someone wants to grow their small business or new business on the path of success then they should hire a consultant for it. It will be beneficial for the business.

    Reply
    • Kurtis Wankier Kurtis Wankier says:
      March 2, 2022 at 9:50 am

      At the right time, a consultant can change everything in the trajectory of a company. Thanks for the response.

      Reply
  3. Michaela Hemsley Michaela Hemsley says:
    September 16, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Thanks for detailing some reasons to hire a business consultant. I like that you said that they can help you with one-products. I think it would be helpful to hire them for anything you didn’t have a lot of experience in so that you could learn better.

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    • Kurtis Wankier Kurtis Wankier says:
      March 2, 2022 at 9:50 am

      Great thought!

      Reply

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Kurtis Wankier
Kurtis Wankier
Youth sports coach (and our resident fiscal wizard), Kurt has an impressive pedigree, beginning with a business degree in Finance. He has worked with the Small Business Administration consulting with small companies, honed his analytical skills with Fitch IBCA, led companies in a variety of industries to stratospheric success, and founded both the College Entrepreneurial Organization (CEO) and Envision Management & Marketing. Kurt's business and analytical skills have been vital to NeONBRAND since he joined the team in 2015.
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