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Business Consultants Near You

As a small business owner, you may sometimes need help keeping things on track. Whether you need marketing, sales, or general business management assistance, business consultants can provide the resources you need to reach your goals.

To find business consultants near you, search the list below. You can use the filter or look for the BBB Seal to see only BBB Accredited Businesses. Check the bottom of the page for tips on hiring a business consultant you can trust.

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Summit Coachsulting, LLC

Executive Coaching, Business Consultants, Life Coach ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

Central Ohio 

  • Champaign County, OH
  • Delaware County, OH
  • Fairfield County, OH
  • Fayette County, OH
  • Franklin County, OH
  • Logan County, OH
  • Madison County, OH
  • Pickaway County, OH
  • Union County, OH
not BBB accredited
(937) 815-8246

1985 Henderson Rd Pmb 3254,
Columbus, OH 43220-2401

Anytime Tax

Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant, Business Consultants ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Columbus, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 219-9570

20 E Broad St., Ste 200,
Columbus, OH 43215

WeWrite

Business Consultants

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited

890 S Ohio,
Columbus, OH 43206

Consumer Solutions For YOU!

Business Consultants

BBB Rating: A
not BBB accredited
(614) 554-9802

Current Location and Mailing Address Unknown to BBB at This Time 2.6.23,
Columbus, OH 43215

Tidy Books

Bookkeeping Services, Business Consultants

BBB Rating: A+

This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Columbus, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 528-4374

470 W Broad St,
columbus, OH 43215

Startblox, Inc.

Information Technology Services, Business Consultants, Business Plan ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

Columbus, oh

  • Columbus, OH
not BBB accredited
(380) 227-5880

470 W Broad St # 17,
Columbus, OH 43215-2759

Level D&I Solutions

Business Consultants, Business Coach, Human Resources ...

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 572-6899

659 High St,
Worthington, OH 43085-4105

CyberSWIFT

Information Technology Services, Business Consultants, Computer Software ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Worthington, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 859-5677

77 East Wilson Bridge Road,
Worthington, OH 43085

Black Doctors USA, Inc.

Health and Wellness, Business Consultants, Marketing Consultant ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Delaware County, OH
  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited

2497 Renwood Pl,
Columbus, OH 43211-1332

Rama Consulting Group Inc

Business Development, Business Consultants, Business Coach ...

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 245-0451

897 E 11th Ave,
Columbus, OH 43211

Business Sales Strategies

Business Consultants, Marketing Programs, Sales Organization ...

BBB Rating: A+

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Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 589-6986

2804 N High St # 82591,
Columbus, OH 43202-8000

Schooley Mitchell of Columbus

Business Consultants, Credit Card Merchant Services, Mailing Services ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 216-9665

176 E Kelso Rd,
Columbus, OH 43202

Mark Beebe and Associates

Business Consultants, Financial Consultants

BBB Rating: A-
not BBB accredited
(614) 327-4195

938 Dennison Ave.,
Columbus, OH 43201

Unreal Collective LLC

Business Coach, Business Consultants, Associations ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

National

  • AK
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  • AR
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  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
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  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
not BBB accredited
(419) 852-9976

1116 1/2 N High St Apt 1,
Columbus, OH 43201-8405

GiveBackHack, LLC

Business Consultants

BBB Rating: A+

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Serving the following areas:

Any city interested in hosting GiveBackHack.

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AS
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • GU
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
not BBB accredited
(614) 398-2029

PO Box 163983,
Columbus, OH 43216-3983

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More information on finding business consultants you can trust

What is a business consultant?

Business owners hire business consultants to help with various aspects of their business. According to Business News Daily, consultants can provide business management consulting, analyze businesses, and create solutions to help them meet their goals.

Some business consultants work alone. Others are part of a business consulting firm or agency. Depending on your needs, you may need one or multiple consultants for your project.

Should I hire a solo consultant or work with a consulting agency?

Both options have pros. The benefits of working with a consulting agency include extensive resources and the expertise of multiple consultants. On the other hand, working with an individual advisor may be more affordable. They may have more flexibility to spend more time working with your business.

What services can a business consultant provide?

Many different types of business consultants exist. You can hire for financial consulting, human resources consulting, business operations support, marketing assistance, project management, IT and programming, and more. The type of consultant you should hire will depend on what you need assistance with.

You should also determine how long you will need services for, whether it is short or long term.

When should I hire a business consultant?

You may not know when to contact a business consultant for help. Here are a few scenarios to consider:

  • You have a small team and lack resources. Small businesses are just that – small! A business strategist can step in if you only have a few employees on your team who lack expertise in a specific area.
  • You aren’t reaching your business goals. A consultant can offer fresh eyes to your business goals and help you develop a more strategic plan. A consultant may have insight into new trends or changes in the marketplace that weren’t on your radar.
  • You’re having trouble getting your business noticed. The marketplace can be competitive. If your current marketing strategy isn’t growing your customer base, a brand strategist could help you revamp your efforts.
  • You need help fast-tracking a project. If a big project needs to be prioritized but you just don’t have the time, a business consultant can be a resource for you.

What should I look for when hiring a business consultant?

It’s a great rule of thumb to talk with at least three consultants before deciding to hire one. Comparing pricing, services, and experience can help you find the best fit for your budget and goals.

You can also ask for references to hear directly from other small business clients. This can give you insight into the professional’s previous experience and can help you determine if the consultant has worked with other businesses like yours.

To find a business consultant you can trust, ask if they are BBB Accredited or search for them on BBB.org. BBB Accredited Businesses meet BBB’s Accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints.

For more information

Read BBB’s tip on hiring a freelancer. All of BBB’s business tips can be found at BBB’s Business HQ.

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Find more resources on owning a local business at BBB’s Local Business HQ.