How Do I Know if I Need a Small Business Consultant

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A… SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT?

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A…

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANT?

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• business strategists• consultants• web designers• marketing gurus

• small businesses• nonprofits• faith-based• entrepreneurs

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• authors• certified veteran owned• certified minority owned

• retail industry• nonprofit industry• faith-based industry

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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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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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The basic facts why businesses fail?

o lack of cash flowo lack of engagement with prospects,

leads and clientso no USP (unique selling proposition)o leadership that espouses clarity in

vision and follow througho not enough diversification with

income sources

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Source: Five Reasons 8 out of 10 Business Fail, Forbes

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4 Reasons to Hire a Consultant

1. focused on solutions2. leverage expertise

3. increase productivity4. 24 hours in a day

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Courtesy of Corso Blog

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Focused on Solutions

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all businesses have small andbig 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 befound 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 wheneffectiveness and efficiencyhave a perfect marriage

Consultants provide:• systems• technologies• processes

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24 Hours in a Day

how much are businessesable to accomplish in aworkday

Consultants provide:• assistance with tasks• task completion• delegated authority• sub-contractors

Courtesy of Kaspars Milbergs

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Our Services

1. consulting2. nonprofit

3. social media4. web design

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[email protected]

phone number(360) 448-7439

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