Easy Ways To Grow And Scale Your Consulting Business In 2022

The best thing about being an expert on anything is that you can build an empire around it. Nowadays, folks who have honed their craft and skills more than their counterparts have a fair chance of developing a multi-million dollar business. 

And for many successful entrepreneurs, the business that can deliver such lucrative rewards is running a consulting practice. The best thing about consulting businesses is that their area of expertise could be about anything from social media marketing, to business management, security, information technology, thriving life coaching consulting practices, and so on; the only thing that’s needed is to find what you’re really good at and be willing to use that knowledge to help others. 

As a matter of fact, while we await the final numbers for 2021, the consulting market in the United States was valued at $64.4 billion in 2020, a number that speaks volumes of how extensive and rapidly growing the consulting sector is. However, since consulting has become such a lucrative undertaking, the industry is growing faster with lots of competition from emerging firms. For that reason, you’re going to need quite an arsenal to gain a competitive edge over your market rivals.  

All of the best consulting businesses are built on the expertise and experience of the CEO, so if you got what it takes and you implement specific strategies to scale and grow your practice, you might put your company in the mix for the big bucks. To make things easier for you, here are three easy ways to grow and scale your consulting practice in 2022 and enjoy the most successful year of your company so far.

Don’t Be Afraid To Change Your Business Model 

The chances are that you’re going to start running your consulting business according to a particular blueprint that was well documented in your initial consulting business plan and served you well up to some point. However, if that model stops working or hinders you, don’t be afraid to change tactics to grow or scale more effectively. 

For example, you may first adhere to the consulting firm model. This system has its roots in taking on proficient professionals to carry out specific tasks and charging your clients for providing them with that expertise. With this model, the more talented consultants you have on board, the more work you can take on.

Nonetheless, it may be the case that the productized model will fit better for your consulting operation after some time. This model relies on bunding your consulting business’s services into flat-rate service packages. Or, a customized model may be the way to go, as every client will have a bespoke solution explicitly tailored just for them. 

As you can see, there are endless options, and each model has its pros and cons. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you want to scale your business, but the business model of functioning obstructs you from doing so, don’t be afraid to shuffle things up and try new business models to get the job done more effectively.

Concentrate On Having Steady Sales 

To scale, you need to sell consistently. And in order to achieve that, you need to have a regular flow of fresh leads and a regular stream of leads being closed. Having a steady monthly income from constant sales can allow you to plan and set targets for how many leads you need per month, calculate the cost-per-lead if you use online marketing, and allocate your company’s budget accordingly. 

To achieve stable revenues and grow your consultancy business further, you need to maximize the productivity of your efforts to find new clients. So, first, consider your current marketing strategy. For example, is it time to spend more on paid advertising, should you increase your social media budget, or perhaps you should employ a freelance content writer to create some shareable blog posts and other content for your company to reach more people and companies that might need your services. 

Notwithstanding the way you select to market your consulting business, make sure to target the right audience to generate leads, increase the awareness of your brand, and convert those leads to steady customers.

Maximize Speed And Efficiency 

To scale quickly and effectively, you also need to ensure that you and your personnel are not wasting time in an unproductive manner. To achieve that, consider introducing a time tracking tool to note your billable hours. Think about implementing other technologies too. For instance, would a cloud phone system work better for your company than an on-premises one?

Another essential key to unlocking the scaling potential of your consulting practice is to talk to your team members about their bottlenecks, as those common problems and time-consuming tasks that could be annulated can drain their productivity. Make the time to work with your personnel to streamline or even automate some of the processes, as all this will help you improve company efficiency and support your operation scale.

Final Words

As the CEO of a consultancy company, you have the advantage of deciding when and how to grow and expand your business further. Consider changing your business model, learn how you can produce steady sales, and ensure that you maximize the speed and efficiency of your processes, and you’ll be on the right track to grow your operation in no time. 

Adam Hansen
 

Adam is a part time journalist, entrepreneur, investor and father.