On Business Consulting
Here's the thing - you know your business better than anyone else: so why hire a business consultant?
If every aspect of your business is running as well as you'd like, there's no need. On the other hand, if your business might be improved in some area - you might benefit from the right business consultant.
How do you Find the Right Business Consultant?
If yours is a short term need your search criterion are pretty simple: demonstrable skills and price point.
Ideally though, a business consultant is someone you can develop a relationship with. He or she becomes a partner for hire and brings all the benefits of a strong business partner without the expense. Like a prospective partner, you must feel comfortable with the attitude, the personality and the business ethics of the consultant.
You're in this for the long haul. The best business consultant becomes a business partner that helps carry the load.