Good business consultant has rich business experience and corresponding references. Knowledge and skills are prerequisites for business consulting, but practical experience makes the difference. The second important characteristic of good business consultant is work “with the client”, not “for the client”. Instead of offering you ready-made solutions, and keeping own knowledge for him-/herself, good business consultant shall work together with you on solving business challenges and support you in developing your own knowledge and skills.

Depending on the problem that needs to be solved, certain level of industry specific knowledge from your or some other close industry will be required. However, sometimes it is better when business consultant is newcomer in the industry, because he/she will not be biased by industry specific standardized practices.