As we continue our level up series, CPR responds to the question, why recruit a consultant when I can do it myself and save money? Simply put, you cannot carry the weight of business ownership alone. Everyone needs someone. In the world of business, that someone is a trusted business consultant who has your best interest in mind.
Today's post highlights why in 2024 a business consultant is still needed for business growth.
1. Lack of expertise
Whether you are offering a product or service, the skills necessary for growing and changing needs of an organization are not always readily available inside every organization. Outsourcing or hiring a business consultant can then be the solution to your problems.
Recommendation
It's the beginning of the business calendar; take an inventory by completing a SWOT analysis to identify the areas where you lack expertise in your business.
2. Shortage of time
you are growing; however, part of the growth resulted in multi-tasking. If you are hearing " I did not have the time to complete......", this is a signal before you transitioned into a burnout phase. As a leader, don't burn out your team so quickly.
Recommendation
Even when the skills are available in an organization, staff members may not have the time to complete special projects or research. A consultant can quickly become a part of the organization just long enough to complete whatever needs to be done.
3. Inadequacy of experience
To find that perfect candidate, you must be looking. As Forbes contributor Kurt Cagle notes, “Increasing job specialization requirements coupled with limited availability will result in more projects getting canceled before they can even begin.”
Recommendations
Diversify your staff by generations. Recruit a business consultant to assist with identifying the right members for your team. It must be the right person and the right skill set to fit your organizational culture.
4. Staffing flexibility
There is flexibility in outsourcing and retaining business consultants.
Recommendation
Consultants can be brought in for short-term projects. When the work is completed, the organization can terminate the relationship easily and quickly without severance pay or other human resources obligations.
5. Objective opinions
Often, when you are knee-deep into a problem, it is more challenging to see the problem and even more challenging to know a creative solution is required.
Recommendation
Fresh eyes. A business consultant presents an objective and fresh perspective even for the most brilliant minds.
6. Cross-pollination of new ideas
Seeking new and innovative ideas stems from #5 when you and your team are too close to the problem.
Recommendation
Consultants bring with them ideas from other firms and industries. Cross-pollination is a surefire way to tap into various resources. A Business consultant brings their own ideas across a spectrum of industries with similar problems. Thus, a solution is more likely closer than you think.
7. Speed and efficiency
Assigning staff an area outside of their scope, impedes on overall company production. To establish a more dexterous approach, consider a consultant.
Recommendation
Expertise brings a level of proficiency or even mastery to your organization. Hiring a consultant may be a faster and more cost-effective path towards business growth.
8. Assessment
You are having trouble identifying the problem.
Recommendation
A consultant can provide an objective assessment, define the problem, and make recommendations. One key tip, the consultant must be able to compile and analyze your company's data including key performance indicators.
9. Conflict resolution
Partnering, merging, or collaborating. It's essential to have a meeting of the minds.
Recommendation
A business consultant can serve as a mediator. With the sole interest of proceeding with the venture, a consultant acts as an independent mediator to settle disputes.
10. Compliance
Potential audits, site visits, or end of year review.
Recommendation
An organization may require proof of compliance with federal, state, or local regulations. Hiring the right business consultant within that industry may identify challenges that you may not be privy to.
While the above list is not exhaustive, it provides fundamental reasons why you should recruit a business consultant. Suffice it to say, if you have the skill sets to successfully satisfy all of the demands for successfully operating your business, a business consultant is not required. It's a simple question, either you do, or you don't. If you do not, welcome to CPR's community. Everyone needs someone.
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Warm Regards,
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