What Can A Small Business Strategic Consultant do for Your Business?

Decision making is a constant stressor in owning a business. While a solid foundation and framework for your business may have been a part of your initial planning and strategy, it is important to remain flexible during the various lifestages of your business. This is why strategic planning is a vital component to future growth. Often, you and your internal team are too close to this growth process to have the valuable perspective that can determine whether a decision will “make or break” your business. This is where strategy consultants such as Stillwell+Co step in and guide the conversation.

You may still be asking, “But what do they actually do for me and my business?” We fill many shoes, but most importantly we are experts that specialize in assisting small businesses to discover and handle their most pressing questions. We often work closely with management to evaluate the status of a business, along with its marketplace to help develop strategies for growth, create attainable goals, practical strategies, and streamline your business to accommodate for future growth and changes.

Below are a few additional roles in which you may see a Stillwell+Co team member. Along with this list, we also include the benefits that a strategic consultant can offer you and your business as you navigate key issues moving forward in you business growth:

A clear and unbiased perspective

Investing in a strategy consultant is a very important decision for your business. The last thing a small business needs is a consultant who is just a “yes man” or someone who simply agrees with everything that has already been put into place. An “out-of-the-box” point of view, along with originality and creativity, is necessary to develop the right solutions. It is absolutely integral to enter into this relationship with a growth mindset and willing work ethic.

Contributing fresh, new ideas

A strong strategic consultant will have the ability to provide a new perspective. They should also be able to create new ideas that have not already been considered for your business. The specialty and expertise that the consultants bring to the table should help to contribute dynamic new approaches to what has already been drawn up by your business.

Diplomatic, but provocative approach

It's sometimes difficult as a business owner to ask the challenging questions and provide some tough love, but strategic consultants are trained to do just that. A good consultant can provide leadership and manage some of the more challenging personalities to help create a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.

Results-oriented focus

Unfortunately, some results simply are not attainable without outside help. A genuinely focused consultant will have a clear view of their role in your company, including how long their involvement will be required, how to set goals and milestones correctly to identify progress, and provide specific results that will equate to a successful outcome for your business.

Working with a strategy consultant that is right for your small business can pay off in huge dividends by paving a path for growth and success in your business that would otherwise not be achieved without a clear and focused outside perspective. Interested in goals that Stillwell+Co can help you with? Do not hesitate to reach out today! We want to help business owners do just that: own a business, enjoy the flexibility of managing your own time and schedule, and enjoying the fruits of your labor while we grow your company for you.