Why use a consultant?

1.     Specific expertise

When a Company does not have the expertise or experience in house to carry on a certain goal, hiring a consultant is likely a cost-effective way to access the expertise needed.  Consultants are typically experts in their field and already have the skills and experience needed.   Hiring a consultant allows your company to have access to the expertise without having to hire an employee or retain an existing one. 

2.  Identify internal problems
 

When employees are used to doing things a certain way and are too close to a problem, it becomes hard for them to recognize that there is a problem.  An experienced consultant can easily identify problems and provide solutions to solve the issue.

3.  Cost effectiveness

Consultants are only paid for their hours worked.  Consultants can help fill gaps within an organization without having to absorb the cost and hiring an additional employee.  You only pay for what you need!

4.  Timeliness and Flexibility

When hiring a consultant, you can typically hire and onboard them quickly and only pay them or what you need.  Hiring can be challenging and finding the right individuals for your specific project is even more difficult. Bringing in an outside consultant provides fast access to someone who will hit the ground running and add immediate value.

5.  Process improvement and streamlining tasks

Consultants are trained in process improvement.  They’ve worked with numerous companies and have a diverse background and breadth of experience in various industries. They can identify areas that need improvement and find new opportunities for growth that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. By offering constructive criticism and recommending areas that need improvement, an expert consultant can empower businesses to improve efficiencies and their overall performance.

6.  Catalyst for change

Generally, employees and employers are reluctant for a drastic change, which is needed in an organization. A consultant can do things without worrying about the corporate culture, employee morale, or other issues that tend to elicit high emotions and dissention in the ranks.

7.  Stop gap

A transition period within an organization is one of the most common times to bring in consultants.  Consultants can be a stop gap and support and during Transition periods such as expansion, relocation, mergers & acquisitions, or divesting a business unit. 

8. Training

Consultants are natural trainers by nature.   Their job is to share their knowledge, insight, and experience and can train and mentor staff members from lower level to senior executives.