Working with a Boutique Consulting Firm
Choosing the right consulting firm can be daunting. The marketplace is saturated with consulting firms, thus, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Now, we all know the large consulting firms have great reputations and will likely get the job done. However, we also know that working with these firms will cost you. Because of this, many companies seek the assistance of a boutique consulting firm.
The Benefits
To compete in the saturated marketplace, new firms need to be different. For this reason, boutique consulting firms typically employ more entrepreneurial thinking in their operations. Boutique consulting firms usually have the flexibility to implement innovative strategies and procedures. On the contrary, due to established operating procedures, large firms tend to be slower to adopt new ideas. This is due to the fact that it is more difficult to implement a change to a business process or disseminate change throughout the organization.
One-on-One Consulting
In large firms, there is an established hierarchy that assigns junior consultants to clients for daily operations while more senior consultants supervise the project from a high level. In contrast, due to limited resources at boutique consulting firms, clients will work closely with senior consultants. Also, senior consultants usually can be reached at almost any time by email or phone, and you will likely receive responses within the same business day.
With the increase in flexibility, boutique consultancies have more ability to meet face-to-face with clients and communicate with clients regularly. Additionally, because many boutique consultancies are founded by consultants who previously worked at large firms, you will be getting access to the experts at a lower cost.
Efficiency
Smaller boutique consultancies have to be more efficient with their time and resources because they have fewer people working on each project. This level of efficiency saves your company both time and money. Small boutique consultancies do not have the resources to waste. This causes the firms to finish projects efficiently in order to move onto their next project. As a result, your company does not have to wait long for consultants to return your messages or move to the next step of the project.
Specialized Focus Areas
In order to stand out within the marketplace of millions of boutique consultancies, firms have to become specialized in different topics and areas. Because of this, it gives you the ability to search for a company who is familiar with the industry you are in, as well as the experience and assistance you are seeking. This can ensure that you are finding a consultant who is the best match for your needs.
Considerations
A boutique consulting firm can be perfect for the needs of your organization. If you are a large, nationally recognized organization, don’t shy away from the benefits that can come with working with a smaller firm. You may find that we have just the right resources to help you.
Final Thoughts
Aciron started out as a boutique company, and it’s how we plan to stay. Our close-knit team makes it easy for us to connect genuinely with our clients, as they can see what a close relationship we have with each other.
We encourage you to take a chance on a small company, they may just surprise you.