After countless searches of “benefits of small business consultant” for the last two years, Rebekah and I finally decided enough was enough. We’ll be the solution to our problem. For the full blog and video, click here: http://nwebsterllc.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-need-a-small-business-consultant/.
How Do I Know if I Need a Small Business Consultant
1. HOW DO I KNOW IF I
NEED A…
SMALL BUSINESS
CONSULTANT?
2. • business strategists
• consultants
• web designers
• marketing gurus
• small businesses
• nonprofits
• faith-based
• entrepreneurs
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3. • authors
• certified veteran owned
• certified minority owned
• retail industry
• nonprofit industry
• faith-based industry
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4. What is a Business Consultant?
o experts in specialized focuses.
o outside contractor to provide solutions to
internal problems.
o a specific resource of knowledge.
o committed to helping you plan, strategize
and execution.
o providing a new perspective.
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5. When Should I Hire a Consultant?
o starting your new business or franchise.
o expansion of organization.
o reinventing your brand.
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6. The basic facts why businesses fail?
o lack of cash flow
o lack of engagement with prospects,
leads and clients
o no USP (unique selling proposition)
o leadership that espouses clarity in
vision and follow through
o not enough diversification with
income sources
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Source: Five Reasons 8 out of 10 Business Fail, Forbes
7. 4 Reasons to Hire a Consultant
1. focused on solutions
2. leverage expertise
3. increase productivity
4. 24 hours in a day
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Focused on Solutions
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all businesses have small and
big problems
Consultants provide:
• tangible results
• different methods
• best practices
• detailed fixes
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Leverage Expertise
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solutions don’t have to be
found in isolation
Consultants provide:
• specific specialties
• various perspectives
• storied experiences
“The only source of knowledge is experience.”
– Albert Einstein
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Increase Productivity
productivity is when
effectiveness and efficiency
have a perfect marriage
Consultants provide:
• systems
• technologies
• processes
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24 Hours in a Day
how much are businesses
able to accomplish in a
workday
Consultants provide:
• assistance with tasks
• task completion
• delegated authority
• sub-contractors
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