From first-hand experience I have learnt what considerable
benefit an external consultant can bring to the smaller business,
but am concerned that too few entrepreneurs make use of consultants
(other than perhaps their accountants).
Larger organisations virtually all use external consultants, in
the form of non executive directors or management consultants, so
why should smaller businesses not follow suit? The stumbling block
I feel is generally because of the cost implication of using a business
consultant and possibly the fear of a consultant being too ‘corporate’.
As someone who has a passion for assisting smaller sized businesses,
I have taken the approach of charging fees that are more affordable,
to help promote the great benefits that I believe I can bring to
the table.
Service delivery
My services can be utilised in a variety of ways:
• On a short-term, ‘on demand‘
basis (anything from a single day) to assist with specific issues
or a particular project.
• A regular, part-time basis (for example to attend
monthly board meetings or to assist with on-going strategic advice).
• As
longer-term interim management. This could cover the illness or sudden departure
of a key director/manager, or to fill a new strategic role prior to finding a
permanent placement.
