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Jared W.

Atlanta, Georgia

$100/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I am an MBA-trained (Kelley School of Business, Indiana University) strategist with 10+ years of experience, offering premium consulting services at an introductory rate to build my Upwork profile. ​While I typically consult for large enterprises and pharmaceutical firms, I am opening my schedule to help startups, small businesses, and solopreneurs get organized and execute their plans. You get the same level of rigor I provide to Fortune 500 clients, but for a fraction of the cost as I establish my reputation here. ​How I can help you: - ​Business Planning: Drafting solid business plans, pitch decks, and roadmaps. - ​Market Research: Competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and industry trends (recent work: SWOT for a local food truck launch). - ​Financial Strategy: Modeling, pricing strategy, and budget forecasting. ​- Ad-Hoc Strategy: Acting as a sounding board or "Chief of Staff" to help you solve operational bottlenecks. ​I am US-based (Eastern Time), responsive, and ready to hit the ground running. If you are ready to professionalize your strategy or prepare for a fundraise, click 'Invite to Job' to schedule a brief introduction.

  • Management Consulting
  • Business Strategy
  • Funding Needs Assessment
  • Valuation
  • Market Analysis
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Business Plan Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Development
  • Market Research
  • Business Writing
Ayesha W.

Karachi, Pakistan

$12/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hi, I am an experienced Web Developer ( Wordpress, React Js). I have being resolving bugs, errors and malware issues. A website is nothing, if it is not crawled and indexed on google. Along with website development what I provide? 1.Intregation with social media accounts 2.Integration with facebook business suite 3. Setup Google Marketing Tools such as Business, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Adsense, Google Trends and many more. 4. Setup Facebook Pixels and Tag Manager for coversions goals. Website Development Includes 1. Layout Customization. 2. Setting up Ecommerce Store. 3. Live Chat and Appointment booking portals for business consultants. 4. Admin Panel for website management. 5. SEO Integration 6. Speed Optimization 7. Any Additional Feautures required by clients.

  • WordPress Theme
  • WordPress
  • WordPress Development
  • WordPress Malware Removal
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Facebook Pixel Setup & Optimization
  • Graphic Design
Raman B.

Gurgaon, India

$90/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Top Rated Strategy Consultant Pricing, GTM, AI & Product Ops Drive SaaS Growth Ex-McKinsey, Deloitte, AWS, Gartner I help tech companies from scrappy startups to global giants — solve messy strategic problems and unlock growth. My sweet spot? Pricing strategy, GTM planning, Pitch Decks and AI consulting that actually moves the needle. Additionally, I am passionate about teaching management consulting toolkit & AI training/workshops to executives, aspiring consultants, students. Over the past decade, I’ve led 100+ projects across the US, Canada, Germany, and APAC, working with SaaS, AI, and emerging tech teams on: - Pricing strategy & monetization models (tiering, packaging, value-based pricing, usage-based pricing) - GTM strategy & launch planning - Pitch Decks for enabling successful fundraising - AI Consulting & AI Product landscape - Product operations & scaling frameworks - Market research & competitive analysis I bring a mix of consulting rigor and builder mindset, shaped by roles at: - McKinsey (Senior Analyst, APAC) - Deloitte Consulting (Engagement Manager, San Jose) - AWS India (Sr. Manager, Product Ops) - Director of Product Ops at an AI startup 🧠 What Clients Say: - “You helped us rethink pricing from first principles — and doubled our conversion rate.” - “Your GTM teardown gave us clarity we’d been chasing for months.” - “You don’t just advise you build.”

  • Business Consulting
  • Strategy
  • Management Skills
  • Business Management
  • Business Research
  • Conduct Research
  • Tech & IT
  • Product Catalog Setup & Optimization
Kimberly H.

Melissa, Texas

$45/hr
4.9
35 jobs

📊 Bookkeeper for Small Business Consultants & Service Providers 25+ Years Experience | Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor You built your small business to serve customers - not to spend hours figuring out why QuickBooks won't reconcile. That's where I come in! Whether you're just getting started, behind on your books, or ready to hand off monthly bookkeeping for good—I’ll make sure your financials are handled with precision. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲? (Watch my video to meet me in person and learn more about my experience!) ➊ 25+ years of full-charge bookkeeping experience ➋ Platinum-level QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor ➌ Current clients who've worked with me for over a decade ➍ U.S.-based with clear, responsive communication ➎ Member of a nationwide network of 1,000+ bookkeepers providing support & referrals ❻ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University ❼ I don’t just enter transactions—I bring order, accuracy, and peace of mind. 𝗜 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻: ✔️ Bookkeeping Catch up Services to update your QBO books with months or even years of data. ✔️ QuickBooks Clean up Services to transform messy books into a clean and accurate picture of your business's financial standing. ✔️ Set up Services to establish a QBO account for new companies or small business owners who haven't had the time to do it themselves. ✔️ Ongoing Bookkeeping Services at a rate you can afford so you can focus on growing your business. ✔️ Helping clients who utilize the Profit First method to prioritize profit and improve their financial management. 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? ✅ Business coaches & strategists ✅ IT consultants & app developers ✅ Interior designers, marketing pros & other creatives ✅ Insurance agents ✅ Hair stylists & personal-care providers ✅ Childcare providers & daycare owners ✅ Other service-based industries ❌ Law firms, medical practices ❌Real estate property investors, construction companies/contractors ❌ Retail or E-Commerce Sellers (I am no longer taking clients in this industry.) 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲? / 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱? 💰 I offer customized pricing packages based on the scope of work. If you already use QBO, you will get a fixed-price quote based on my Diagnostic Review of your current books. If you are new to QBO, we can discuss your needs and pricing in more detail. 💰 My current rate is $45/hour, and I require a 3-hour minimum for all projects and ongoing monthly services. This 3-hour minimum covers basic bookkeeping services for businesses with less than 3 bank/credit card accounts and less than 100 total bank/credit card transactions per month. 💰 I prefer utilizing hourly contracts here on Upwork for ongoing services. This saves us both the time and hassle of establishing and funding milestones each month. But, to put your mind at ease, we will set a fixed number of hours that will be billed each month, so there are no surprises! 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱? You have a few options! ✔️ Send me a quick message to tell me a little about your business and your bookkeeping needs. ✔️ If you'd like to schedule a call to meet in person, you can see my availability and schedule the call from the Consultation option on my Upwork profile. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁! ✔️ If you already have a QBO account, one of the first things I'll need to do is a Diagnostic Review of your books. This will allow me to gauge the scope of work, give you a price quote, and establish an action plan. You can purchase this and learn about what it entails by going to the Project Catalog at the bottom of my profile. ✔️ If you don't already have a QuickBooks Online account, I can set it up for you with an ongoing discounted rate. ✔️ You are also welcome to message me with any questions! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆 . . . "Kimberly was such a pleasure to work with, so responsive, thorough, and clearly experienced. She helped me organize a complicated situation in my books. I'm so glad I found her! I will definitely hire her again, she's a keeper. Highly recommend. You're in good hands." I look forward to helping you, too!

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Gusto
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Journal Entries
  • Chart of Accounts
  • Financial Reporting
  • Spreadsheet Skills
  • PDF Conversion
  • Accounting Basics
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Data Entry
Joey A.

London, United Kingdom

$60/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Strategy consultant (ex-Bain & Company), working with Fortune Global 500 and top private equity clients across various industries on critical issues in business strategy, organisations and operations. Proven track record of strong analytical skills, pragmatic thinking and the ability to present complex ideas to C-level executives. Energetic and entrepreneurial, with degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of St Andrews.

  • Market Research
  • Market Research Interview
  • Online Market Research
  • Target Market Research
  • Due Diligence
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Competitor Research
  • Benchmarking
  • Client Interview
  • Research Interviews
  • Data Analysis
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Pitch Deck
  • Survey Design
David K.

Washington, District Of Columbia

$125/hr
4.6
367 jobs

I love entrepreneurs and working in entrepreneurial environments. I've written over 50 business plans, created pitch decks and developed financial models for ventures across multiple industries which have helped raise over $100 million in funding. Through this experience, I have gained a strong understanding of what investors look for when making a decision and the types of questions that must be addressed in order to secure funding. My experience is not limited to consulting. I've helped start 14 companies, one of which was a finalist in the TechCrunch disrupt competition, four have exited. I hold an MBA in finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management -- ranked #1 in the world for Global Business. And I have used my experience to help others as a Professor of Entrepreneurship to Master's-degree candidates. I also volunteer my time as a mentor to startup entrepreneurs at two accelerator programs. I have been a published author since 2001. This includes having collaborated on three books on entrepreneurship, one of which sells over 1 million copies and another that President Bill Clinton wrote the forward to. I enjoy working for clients that want to have a major impact on the world. ABOUT MY WORK My work has been profiled in The Washington Post and Investor's Business Daily. Additionally, my client work has been the subject of an episode on The Simpson's and featured in a song by a Platinum-award winning country music artist. Clients that I have advised include the following industries: Alcohol, Cannabis, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Retail, AR/VR, mobile, gaming, construction, agriculture, social networking, data security, consumer food products, entertainment and enterprise resource planning.

  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Financial Writing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Financial Plan
  • Budget Management
  • Valuation
  • Financial Presentation
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Writing
  • Startup Consulting
  • Market Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Due Diligence
  • Executive Coaching
  • Sales & Marketing

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Business Consultant Hiring Guide

A business consultant provides expert advice and strategies to help companies improve their operations, solve specific problems, and achieve growth. Whether it’s streamlining processes, refining strategies, or managing projects, a business consultant offers a professional perspective that can lead to better outcomes. This guide will help you understand what a business consultant does and how to hire the right one for your needs.

What does a business consultant do?

A business consultant analyzes a company’s operations, identifies challenges, and offers tailored solutions to improve efficiency and profitability. Their role may include areas such as financial planning, marketing strategies, operational improvements, or human resources management.

Business consultants often bring specialized expertise in specific industries or business functions. They work closely with leadership to implement strategies that can lead to measurable improvements, from increasing revenues to reducing operational costs.

Why hire a business consultant?

Hiring a business consultant offers your company access to specialized skills and knowledge that can help overcome challenges and achieve success. Their objective and outside perspective can uncover opportunities or issues that internal teams may overlook.

Here are five benefits of hiring a business consultant:

  • Expert insights. Consultants provide industry-specific knowledge and expertise that help you make informed decisions.
  • Objective analysis. A consultant offers an unbiased view of your business, identifying opportunities for growth or efficiency.
  • Strategic planning. They can help develop and implement long-term strategies that align with your business goals.
  • Cost savings. By improving processes and cutting inefficiencies, consultants can help reduce costs in the long run.
  • Focused solutions. Business consultants focus on specific areas of need, whether it’s operational efficiency, marketing, or financial planning.

How to hire business consultants

To hire a skilled business consultant, follow these steps:

  • Sign up. Create a Client account on Upwork to get started.
  • Post a job. Write a job post that outlines your specific business challenges and the type of consulting you need. For more, see this guide on how to post a job.
  • Shortlist talent. Review proposals and portfolios to find consultants with expertise in your industry and a track record of success.
  • Interview candidates. Discuss their approach to problem-solving and how they’ve helped businesses like yours in the past.
  • Hire talent. Once you’ve identified the right consultant, hire them and start collaborating on solutions for your business. 

For more details on the hiring process, see this guide on how to hire freelancers.

How to write a business consultant job post

Writing a well-structured job post is key to finding the right business consultant. Here are the steps to write one:

  • Define your business needs. Describe the challenges your business is facing and what you hope to achieve with a consultant’s help.
  • List the required skills. Include specific expertise needed, such as financial analysis, operations management, or marketing strategy.
  • Mention preferred tools. If there are specific software or tools you expect the consultant to be familiar with, include those in the post.
  • Set a budget. Provide a budget range based on the scope and duration of the project.
  • Set a timeline. Include any deadlines or milestones you expect the consultant to meet.

Common business consultant responsibilities

Business consultants help companies address various challenges, offering expertise in multiple areas. Common responsibilities include:

  • Business analysis. Assessing current processes, operations, and financial health to identify areas for improvement.
  • Strategy development. Working with management to develop plans for growth, efficiency, or market expansion.
  • Process optimization. Streamlining operations to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
  • Change management. Helping businesses implement new strategies, technologies, or processes effectively.
  • Financial forecasting. Analyzing financial data to help businesses plan for the future and make informed decisions.

Industries hiring business consultants

Business consultants are in demand across various industries, as companies seek specialized knowledge to tackle specific challenges. Industries that commonly hire business consultants include:

  • Finance. Banks and financial institutions hire consultants for strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Healthcare. Hospitals and healthcare providers often work with consultants to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Retail. Retailers hire consultants to optimize supply chain operations, improve customer experiences, and drive sales.
  • Technology. Tech firms hire consultants to help with product development, market strategies, and process improvements.
  • Manufacturing. Manufacturers seek consultants to improve production processes and manage supply chain issues.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What qualifications should I look for in a business consultant?

Look for a consultant with experience in your industry, a track record of delivering results, and relevant certifications, such as an MBA or PMP.

How long does a business consulting project usually last?

Project duration varies based on the complexity of the problem. Some projects last a few weeks, while others may extend for several months.

Can a business consultant help with change management?

Yes, many business consultants specialize in change management, helping businesses implement new strategies and ensuring a smooth transition.

Do I need a long-term consultant or project-based help?

If you need ongoing support, a long-term consultant may be ideal. For short-term or specific challenges, a project-based consultant might be a better fit.

How do I ensure success when working with a business consultant?

To ensure success, set clear goals, maintain open communication, and be willing to act on the consultant’s recommendations.

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