Business consultants in the UK
Strategy, operations, funding and growth advice from experienced independent consultants. Hire freelance business consultants or an agency: post free and compare up to 3 quotes.
Free to post. At most 3 pros reply, and because this work can be done remotely they can be anywhere in the UK.
What it costs in the UK
£500 – £8,000
Typical range per project.
Every job you post shows this range next to your quotes, and we flag any quote that is far above or below it. How we work out price ranges.
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Business consultants for every kind of business
- Business consultants for start-ups
- Structure, pricing, first customers and funding.
- Business consultants for small businesses that have stopped growing
- An outside view of where the next growth will come from.
- Business consultants for owners seeking funding
- Business plans and forecasts for banks, grants and investors.
- Business consultants for family and owner-managed firms
- Succession, hiring and getting the owner out of the day-to-day.
What changes the price
- Length and depth of the engagement
- Seniority and specialism of the consultant
- Workshops, interviews and on-site days
- Help with implementation after the report
| City | Typical range per project |
|---|---|
| London | £630 – £10,000 |
| Manchester | £500 – £8,000 |
| Birmingham | £490 – £7,840 |
| Leeds | £480 – £7,600 |
| Glasgow | £480 – £7,600 |
| Edinburgh | £540 – £8,640 |
| Liverpool | £460 – £7,360 |
| Bristol | £540 – £8,640 |
| Sheffield | £450 – £7,200 |
| Newcastle | £450 – £7,200 |
| Nottingham | £460 – £7,360 |
| Cardiff | £460 – £7,360 |
How to choose business consultants
- 1
Pick someone who has solved your specific problem for a business your size.
- 2
Ask for the deliverables and the number of days in writing before you start.
- 3
Speak to two recent clients about what changed after the project.
What pros will ask you
What do you want help with?
Strategy and growth, Operations and processes, Finance and funding, People and HR, Sales and marketing, Starting a business
How big is the business?
Just me, 2–10 people, 11–50 people, More than 50, Not trading yet
What kind of engagement?
One-off session, Fixed project, Ongoing retainer, Not sure
Business consultants in the UK
We’re onboarding vetted business consultants in the UK now. Post your job and we’ll match you as soon as pros are available.
Questions people ask
How do consultants charge?
Most quote a day rate or a fixed fee for a defined piece of work. Ask each pro to state the deliverables, the number of days and what happens if the scope changes.
How do I know a consultant is any good?
Ask for two recent clients you can speak to and an example of a similar project. On VouchQuote you can also see reviews from customers who hired them here.
What should I prepare before speaking to a consultant?
Your last year of accounts, a short description of the problem, and what a good outcome would look like in twelve months. Sharing these lets each consultant quote for the same piece of work.
Need business consultants in the UK?
Describe the job once. Up to 3 vetted pros will quote.