If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, the thought of hiring a business consultant may not have crossed your mind. A social media content creator? Probably top of the list. A bookkeeper? An assistant? Yes & yes. But a business consultant? Sounds like someone a big corporate company has hired to go public or something. And even if you have considered it, it’s likely your fear of the unknown prevents you from taking that step. It’s normal, though! The Predictive Index Consultant Report found that more than one-fourth (27%) of companies choose not to hire consultants because the ROI (Return on Investment) is too difficult to measure.
A lot of today’s entrepreneurs and small business owners are looking to grow BIG and grow FAST! There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you’re looking to create a business that is authentic and in alignment with your beliefs and values and looking to establish a strong foundation that will result in lasting success, then the get-rich-quick systems might not be what you’re looking for. Of course, there are an abundance of e-courses and youtube videos and you can find practically anything on Google that you think you need to start or grow your business. BUT none of them are 100% specific to you and your business. A lot of these e-courses and programs for sale now are very general and can honestly be found for free with a little time set aside for research. I get it – not all of us have the patience and/or time to do that extra work so buying a program seems like a good option. Many entrepreneurs are learning as they go, but this can be a hard journey to travel alone. If you’re REALLY serious about your business, making the bigger investment in a business consultant will be your best move.
Let’s talk about your first reason for hesitation – money. Business consultants are an expense, but their knowledge, feedback, and support can help you increase business and profits while eliminating problems and identifying opportunities to ensure future success. You’re going to want to ask yourself: How much is this worth to me? And: How much can I afford? Spending the money on something valuable for your business is easier when you know you’ve found the perfect person for the job. Having the opportunity to book a no-pressure complimentary consultation with Harvest Pursuit allows you to get to know your potential business consultant. Do you feel comfortable speaking open and honestly about your business and your expectations? Is Courtney excited about your business and working with you? There are a lot of things to look for in a good consultant. Check out their website, reviews, past clients and all that jazz, but ultimately, trust your gut.
If you’re not sold yet on why you should work with a business consultant, here is some more evidence that hiring Harvest Pursuit will be beneficial for your business. A consultant can bring a fresh perspective to your business that you might not have. They can see the bigger picture of the market and where your company fits into it by being an outsider. The insights they have can initiate different ways of thinking and approaching problems. Having a good business consultant also ensures that there is accountability and action. Being your own boss is definitely a perk to the entrepreneur’s life, but can also lack a lot of the benefits of having one. Many in entrepreneurship actually are solopreneurs, doing it all themselves. Having someone to brainstorm with and bounce ideas off of, someone to be your unofficial partner and help motivate you, someone to help you gameplan and fill in the gaps for you so your vision comes to life….that’s just a glimpse of what Courtney can be for you.
Harvest Pursuit is ready to join your team. With intention and excitement, as your personal business consultant, Courtney is prepared to offer you any and all services applicable to the needs of your company. Courtney will personalize the combination of tools, resources, and strategies used to achieve the goals that are set and update the approach as needed. Courtney’s aim is to understand your WHAT, but most importantly, your WHY and then influence your flexibility and faith in the HOW.