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Tom Rynkowski

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Digital Business Consultant

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Kunal Dave

India

Fractional COO, Business Process Automation | ClickUp, Make

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Laetitia Nhouyvanisvong

Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland

Creative Biz Consultant. Strategize, Design, Inspire.

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Louis Bollard

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Pitch deck pro for startups 🚀

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Boris Vicanovic

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brand Strategist and Designer

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Mohammad Khan

Austin, Texas, United States

Business Consultant. Growth Strategist.

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Ifeoma Ahuna

Dallas, Texas, United States

Bring Your Content to Life | Content Creator & Strategist

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Grant Merriam

Chehalis, Washington, United States

Get More Qualified Leads

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Tasha Gideon

New York, New York, United States

Strategy + Operations + Project Management

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Brian Quimby

Tampa, Florida, United States

VC Partner & Entreprenuer | Startup Consultant

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Víctor Raúl Ordóñez

Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

Building Solid Brands: Strategy, Design, Development

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Rodrigo Lamadrid

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

You Dream It, I Write It

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Matthew Lal

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leadership. Design to code. A/B Testing. Personalization.

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Emilie Lebel

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Marketing by Emilie Lebel

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Nilesh Sundesha

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Quickbooks Online Bookkeeper - Proadvisor

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Jorge Morado

Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain

Your one-man-army partner for success.

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Andres Sepulveda Morales

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Creative Technologist & Strategist / Mage for Hire. 🔮✨

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Micah Scheer

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Welcome to Lightning-Fast Software Solutions 👋

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Pass the Product 🚀

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Let's create your next project together! ✨🔥

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Daniel Akinleye

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Web Designer | Landing Page Specialist | SEO Specialist

Common projects for Business Consultants

Developing a business strategy or plan.

Conducting market research and analysis.

Providing business development consulting services.

Helping with financial planning and management.

Providing operational improvement services.

Advising on mergers and acquisitions.

Tips for working with and hiring Business Consultants

Define the scope of work

Before engaging a business consultant, have a clear understanding of what you are looking to achieve. Outline your business goals, the scope of the project, and the deliverables you expect from the consultant.

Review their profile

Take time to review the business consultant's profile on Contra. Look at their skills, experience, and previous projects. This will give you an idea of their expertise and if they are a good fit for your project.

Communication is essential

Regular communication is key to a successful consulting project. Make sure the consultant is responsive and open to feedback. Use Contra's platform to communicate and review the work of the consultant.

Agree on payment terms

Before starting the work, agree on the payment terms. Contra offers various payment options including per hour, per project, or per milestone. Choose the one that best suits your project.

How to hire Business Consultants

Define your needs

Have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve. Outline your business goals, the scope of the project, and the deliverables you expect from the consultant. This will help you communicate your needs effectively to the consultant.

Post a detailed job

Posting a detailed job on Contra will attract the right consultants. Include information about your business, the project requirements, and the skills required. This will help the consultants understand if they are a good fit for your project.

Review applications

Review the applications and shortlist consultants based on their skills, experience, and fit for your project. Look at their previous projects and reviews on their profile.

Conduct interviews

Conduct interviews with shortlisted consultants. Ask questions about their experience, approach to consulting, and how they handle various aspects of a consulting project. Also, discuss your project specifics and expectations.

Make an offer

Once you've found the right consultant, make an offer through Contra. This will include the project details, payment terms, and timeline. Contra's platform makes this process easy and straightforward.

3 questions to ask when interviewing Business Consultants

1. Can you describe a project where you helped a business overcome a significant challenge?

2. How do you approach a new consulting project and gather necessary information?

3. What specific strategies and tools do you use to ensure the project stays on track and meets its objectives?

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The talent I find on Contra has been excellent. But aside from that, Contra’s community differentiates Contra from other freelancing platforms. I love the responsiveness of the Contra team, and how invested they are in your success. I actually pay freelancers I’ve found outside of Contra through Contra because I love the platform so much, especially that they don’t take a cut of your payment.


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UX Research Consulting Firm

I used to waste hours trying to find talent. Switching to Contra was 10x on my time, energy and money as an Entrepeneur and Creator. Lauren was a perfect fit from day one, and I couldn’t have found someone of this calibor without Contra.


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Stan
Creator Store

I can vouch for Contra that it is a great hiring tool. I shoot my shot and the candidates I keep seeing are incredible.The process took minutes and the support I always get from their team is 10/10.


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Freelancers on Contra come across very professionally. They actually seem to read your job posting and have directly relevant skills, which isn’t always the case on most other freelancer sites. On Contra, freelancers who matched with my job seemed to have the relevant skills I was seeking.


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Frequently asked
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A business consultant is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as management, strategy, operations, finance, and marketing among others. They help organizations improve their performance and efficiency by analyzing existing business problems and developing solutions for them.

A business consultant is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area such as management, strategy, operations, finance, and marketing among others. They help organizations improve their performance and efficiency by analyzing existing business problems and developing solutions for them.

Hiring a business consultant on Contra allows you to access a pool of top freelance talent. You can review their profiles, collaborate efficiently, and manage contracts and payments all through Contra's platform. Additionally, Contra does not charge a commission, making it a cost-effective solution.

You can post a job on Contra detailing your project requirements. Business consultants who match your requirements can apply for the job. You can also browse through the profiles of business consultants on Contra and invite those you are interested in to apply.

Projects that require business consultant skills often include business strategy development, market research, operational improvement, financial planning, and advising on mergers and acquisitions among others.

The cost of hiring a business consultant on Contra can vary based on the complexity of the project, the consultant's experience, and the duration of the project. On average, the cost for business consultants freelancers is $50-$100 per hour.

Business consultants use a variety of tools depending on the nature of the project. These can include project management tools like Asana, communication tools like Slack, financial modeling software, market research tools, and business intelligence software among others.

Business Consultants are paid commission-free on Contra. They may charge per project, per hour, or per milestone depending on the agreement with the client. Each milestone is funded individually at the beginning of the project and held in escrow. The funds for each milestone will only be released after the client approves the deliverables for that milestone, or automatically within three days.

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