 A lot of business people are always reluctant when it comes to seeking professional help either because they feel that they know their product or service too well, or something else. Well, whatever the reason may be, it is not worth foregoing the perks that come with hiring a consultant to help in the marketing, bookkeeping or hiring for your business.
You may be an expert in sales and marketing but what about the others? Well, this is why you may need to a guru in the fields you are not perfect in. As much as this may sound great, a number of entrepreneurs get it all wrong when it comes to sourcing for a consultant. PKJ Consulting highlights the five factors to consider when hiring a consultant for your small business. #1.Noble Character The number one thing to consider when hiring a consultant in any field is their character. The person must be of impeccable character—a consummate professional. You want as much as possible to go for a consultant that will put your interest ahead of his or hers. Generally, a good consultant must be one willing to speak the plain truth about the client’s business no matter the consequences. #2.Well-Experienced Lack of sufficient experience in a certain area is the most likely reason for going for a consultant. If you are to settle for anyone short of experienced, then it would beat the whole logic of engaging a professional. The consulting space is usually known to have professionals with tons of experience in their areas of expertise, so never settle for a lesser deal. You want to go for a consultant whose experience is backed up by a traceable history and not merely paper-stated experience. This will reduce your chances of falling into the “not so right” hands—that is, lesser experienced individuals. Anything above 10 years of experience is worth taking to the bank. #3.Problem Solver A good consultant must possess outstanding problem-solving skills. It is, after all, the purpose of getting one. According to Marvin Bower, a renowned Management Consultant, an outstanding consultant should possess the right mental equipment—must have magnificent analytical skills and ability to process his or her thoughts speedily to reach a solution. In addition, the consultant must be creative, a quick and effective learner. #4.Good Communication Skills The ultimate consultant knows too well the importance of good communication. This definitely, is a factor you must be willing to counter-check when hiring a professional. The consultant must be articulate with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Also, be sure to watch out for his or her listening skills—communication is two-way. #5.Exceptional personality For any consultant to be of value to your business, he or she must be a trustworthy person—someone capable of revealing any confidential secrets of the business to. If you are unable to trust the consultant, it may greatly hinder his dealings with your business. The point is, you want to go for someone you are capable of establishing a close but professional relationship. Next Step Hiring a consultant could either be an opportunity to exploit what they have to offer to be able to trade competitively. This requires you to have a keen eye for the above stated factors. A great place to start may be PKJ Consulting, a renowned US-based consultancy out to help businesses that struggle with hiring the right staff, bookkeeping, business operations, and marketing. If this seems like you, feel free to contact us to run the race for you as you wait to reap the benefits at the finish line.
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9/19/2018 07:55:17 am
My brother and I are thinking of starting a a business together, but neither of us have a lot of experience. I appreciate how you point out that experience is important to consider when it comes to choosing a small business consultant. I'll definitely factor this into our decision of who to hire to help us get our business plans up and running.
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9/19/2018 08:49:05 am
Thank you Raymond for your comment! If you are interested in booking a free consultation to help you start your business, you can book an appointment - https://calendly.com/pkjconsulting/15min. 5/14/2019 10:24:36 pm
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Many organizations find it intimidating to decide on whether to drum up the service of a business consulting firm or totally depend on their internal line-up. But if you hire a certified business consultant, then you can take the advantage of new prowess, the advantage of an external pair of eyes, make the workers enable to realize short-term ambitions effortlessly and receive the benefit from an extensive comprehension of trade dynamics. Besides that, you can develop the workforce and design a successful growth strategy. 12/19/2018 12:45:40 pm
My brother recently started a small business and he has had difficulty figuring out how to communicate effectively with his employees and potential clients, so he is thinking about hiring a strategic communications consultant. You make a great point that he should look for a consultant who is experienced and has handled similar, successful consulting projects in the past. Also, it makes a lot of sense that my brother should interview potential consultants because this way he can make sure they will be a good fit for his company and will be easy to work with.
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12/19/2018 04:03:27 pm
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Your advice to find a small business consultant that has outstanding problem-solving skills so they can help you find solutions would be useful. When choosing one, it might be a good idea to research potential professionals by reading reviews for the various options as well as checking out their website. This could give you the chance to learn about their small business consulting services they offer as well as check their experience and skills to determine which one can best help your company to get the help you need for the most improvement. 2/15/2022 06:24:26 pm
When you’re looking for a business growth consultant, don’t be afraid to ask about their relevant experience and their previous success. You want to find someone with a track record to back up their promises.
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7/29/2019 04:23:05 am
Consulting service providers play a critical role in the development and growth of a small business. So, small businesses should hire a business consulting firm to understand different types of critical aspects of a business and helps to cope with different types of risk factors associated with that particular business. Besides, a small business should also hire an IT consulting firms which could help the business owner to deal with different types of IT-related issues. For more assistance, contact 9/10/2019 12:39:27 pm
My brother and I have our own business, and it would be important for us to find the right consultant to help us because we will need to make sure that we could run more efficiently. I appreciate that you mentioned that you should look for one who is experienced. When we look for a consultant, I will be sure to check their experience level beforehand, so we could be confident that they will be able to provide the best of help. 9/13/2019 10:10:43 am
My wife owns her own candle business, and it is growing more and more. I think she could benefit from hiring a consultant. The tip that you gave to choose a consultant who is experienced was pretty helpful for us. When we look for a consultant to help us manage her business, I will be sure to check their experience level beforehand, so we could be confident in our choice to hire them. 10/4/2019 10:48:48 am
I loved how you mentioned that you should find one who has experience. My husband is opening a hotel in a couple of months and is wanting to find a consultant. Thank you for the tips on how to find a good consultant! 11/12/2019 08:13:20 am
I found it interesting how the first requirement you listed was the consultant's character so that they will feel confident saying things directly. My brother and I have been working on starting a business, and at this point we are thinking of hiring someone to come give us advice on how we're doing things. We'll consider how we feel about the consultant as a person as we look around for someone to help us out. 11/27/2019 01:56:04 pm
It was interesting to learn about how a consultant should be able to problem-solve and can communicate these ideas well. I would say that it might be very helpful for businesses to make sure that they have a proper business strategy so that they can expand and build accordingly. Making sure that they get a professional to help them could be essential and allow them to improve their business faster and allow them to be more efficient. 1/23/2020 07:53:40 am
I never elaborated on the importance of hiring a business consultant to help you solve problems in your business. My husband is thinking about improving is company's efficiency, and we are looking for advice to help him. I will let him know about the benefits of hiring a business consultant to help his company. 2/6/2020 01:25:15 pm
Thank you for point out that knowledge is an important fact to consider when it comes to accepting a small business consultant. It would be beneficial to have a consultant with plenty of knowledge that will enable self-sufficiency in troubleshooting production and in-service problems. I will pass the article to my boss so we can begin looking for a business consultant. 2/14/2020 02:18:35 pm
I am taking an economics class right now, and we are creating mock businesses to see if they will survive in the market economy. Thanks for mentioning how experienced professionals can give their advice on making decisions that will greatly affect the business. I can see why any smart growing business owner will want to hire a business strategist to help them in their business endeavors. 2/20/2020 09:17:24 pm
I'm planning to put up my cosmetic business by next year. I am confident with my ability in running a business and coming up with effective marketing strategies, but my main dilemma is the financial part. Therefore, I have concluded that an accountant will be needed for my business to run smoothly. I'll make sure to take note of your suggestion about hiring an accountant that is not only experienced but is also great when it comes to problem-solving. 3/2/2020 11:25:33 am
It's good to know that one with good communication skills is the ultimate consultant. My husband recently just opened up his own country club a couple of weeks ago, and he is wanting to hire a consultant to help with planning things in the future. I'll make sure to pass this information along to him so that he can know what to look for when searching for one to help him! 3/11/2020 05:55:48 pm
You made a great point about being well-experienced and how the person you choose should know what to expect. My husband and I are looking for a payroll consulting service that can help his small business with their finances and payroll. We will keep these tips in mind as we search for a professional that can help us best. 3/16/2020 09:15:56 am
Thanks for helping me understand that it will be best to hire a consultant to help you so that you will be able to understand that issue or the things quickly. I will share this tip with a friend of mine to help her out when she already has a business of her own. She might need this since her dream business is a salon which means that she will hire people to work for her, so the right salary computation must be done to save her from lawsuits 3/26/2020 01:32:22 pm
I found that it was helpful when you suggested to interview a consultant before you decide to hire them. I think this could be an excellent way to determine if they will be right for you, or if you should continue your search. We need to get professional help to help us better manage all of the aspects of our business, and it will be important for us to know that we could trust in who we would choose to hire. When we look for one, I will be sure to consider interviewing them before we choose to hire. My sister wants to open a cupcake bakery this August. Thanks for explaining that she should find an accountant who has good communication skills to help her house. That does seem like it would help reduce her stress and make understanding the financial side of her business easier. 4/1/2020 04:44:59 am
I want to open a small coffee shop sort of cafeteria on my state, will the consultant equip with all the legal scenarios and documentations? 4/12/2020 08:33:14 am
The person must be of impeccable character—a consummate professional. You want as much as possible to go for a consultant that will put your interest ahead of his or hers. Generally, a good consultant must be one willing to speak the plain truth about the client’s business no matter the consequences. 5/14/2020 10:18:29 pm
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My sister is considering opening a bakery this November. Thanks for explaining that she might want to hire a problem over who can help her with marketing and getting her business up and going. Also, it does seem like a good thing to get an experienced professional to help her set up the business. 7/6/2020 05:45:38 am
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I appreciate that this post shared it is important to choose a consulting service that is blessed with consultants with noble character. I do agree that hiring the right consultant with the right character will ensure that the services offered is genuine. I will heed your advice assuming when I start a business. 8/24/2020 06:46:17 am
My dad is thinking of putting up his own automotive business someday, which is why he's planning to work with a consulting service that may help him with marketing strategies. Well, I agree with you that the chosen service must be keen on explaining the truth about the business' strengths and weaknesses. You're also right that it would be best to consider someone who has at least ten years of experience. 8/26/2020 09:15:07 am
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It's good to know that they should be able to communicate well! My brother was telling me a couple of weeks ago about how he is going to be working with new machines at his work in a couple of days, and that he wants to hire a consultant that can help him with maintaining them. I'll make sure to pass this information along to him so that he can know what to look for when searching for a business consultant. 9/15/2020 06:23:46 am
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I like how you said that a good consultant needs to have amazing problem-solving skills. I think a ton of smaller businesses will hire the first consulting service they find. It would be a good idea to test each one with a difficult scenario and see what they come up with. 10/28/2020 04:47:00 am
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I agree with what you said that it's crucial to hire a business consultant with excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. My husband plans to start a marketing agency soon since he has been in the industry for two decades. I'll share this with him when I suggest that he contact a business strategy consulting firm. Thanks! 12/8/2020 03:22:41 am
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My sister is looking for an FDA remediation consultant for her business. Thanks for explaining that she'll want to find someone that has good communication skills. Maybe it would help for her to interview potential consultants to ensure that she communicates well with them. 12/27/2020 09:36:08 pm
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I can see how a business could really benefit from getting some advice about how to run. Making sure that they can get some help from a professional could allow them to be more effective. It was interesting to learn about how they should have the right amount of experience that can be backed by traceable history in order to be more efficient. 7/21/2021 12:38:16 am
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Thanks for pointing out that a good consultant must be willing to speak the plain truth about the client's business no matter the consequences. I would imagine that any business owner would want to grow their brand successfully. I think they should look for a reliable consultant who can help them expand their business. 1/19/2022 08:49:25 am
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This post made an interesting point that when looking to hire a consultant, it is advisable that we ensure they are certified and experienced. That way, we are able to evaluate their skills and competency based of their prior experience. I will definitely stress on hiring the right people if I ever need a consultant for my customer experience purposes. 2/25/2022 04:00:06 am
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My friend has plans for putting together a business, but he has no idea where to start. It makes sense that he might want to find a business consultant to help him out with that. I can see how having the advice of someone with experience would help ensure that his business is successful.
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Thank you for explaining that you should choose a consultant that has lots of experience in their areas of expertise. My sister is thinking about hiring someone to help with her business. I'll be sure to pass this advice to her, since it seems like it could be critical to helping her find the best help. 5/3/2022 08:12:58 pm
I like that you said that the character is a necessary thing to look out for in a service provider. My best friend told me last night that he and his business associates were looking for solutions that could enhance their business desktop support for better production, he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. Thanks to this helpful article, I'll be sure to tell him that he can consult an IT service as they can provide more information about the process. 5/12/2022 03:53:30 am
For me the most meaningful point in this article is that a consultant ,a good consultant must be one willing to speak the plain truth about the client’s business no matter the consequences. I appreciate the information you shared It's interesting to know that the consulting space would have professionals who are experienced in the industry they would be helping out. In that case, a company should hire a B-BBEE verification agency if they need help in getting the requirements for their company. I can imagine how investing in the right people would definitely ensure that you get the right outcome that you are rooting for when it comes to starting a business. 6/15/2022 01:56:03 pm
The other week, a friend told me he's interested in improving his business idea with technology, but he's not familiar with software or automation. It's good to know why we must look for a consultant with listening skills, so I'll be sure to pass the tip to my friend and suggest he hires one for his business's needs. Thanks for the information on business consultants and their best traits. 7/17/2022 09:23:57 pm
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It helped when you mentioned that we should choose a consultant with analytical skills to provide a speedy solution. My friend is looking for ways to grow his business. I think it's best for him to turn to a grow company value consulting firm for proper guidance. 10/19/2022 08:48:44 am
One of the most important bits of information, in my opinion, is this. I enjoyed reading your essay, too. I liked how you explained. 11/30/2022 12:28:08 pm
I like how you said to find one who has backed-up experience. My sister was at my house last night for dinner, and she told me about how she wants to hire a consultant who can help her with her new company. I'll pass these tips along to her so she can know how to find a good consultant! 12/25/2022 10:19:19 pm
Thanks for pointing out that business consulting professionals should have enough experience to ensure that the outcome would be successful. I can imagine how important that would be, especially when there are things that a professional can only learn when they are already on the field. So finding someone with a good reputation for years will give you the best results that you are hoping to achieve even when you are just new in the industry. 7/22/2023 07:25:04 am
How you bring up that experience is essential to consider with regards to picking an independent company specialist. I'll calculate this our choice of who to recruit to assist us with making our field-tested strategies ready. 9/28/2023 05:21:01 am
Great post! Communication is key when working with a consultant. Being clear about your expectations and setting milestones helps both parties stay on track. 11/14/2023 11:01:11 pm
The emphasis on character, experience, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the consultant's personality resonates deeply. These attributes play a pivotal role in ensuring the consultant not only delivers expertise but also integrates seamlessly into the business environment. 4/4/2024 10:50:06 pm
I just finished going through your article on hiring a small business consultant. The part about verifying credentials and experience was a real eye-opener. It's something so fundamental, yet easily overlooked. Thanks for the reminder! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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