1. To detect problems – Whether there’s a decrease in sales, cash-flow issues, or internal management problems, there are issues within a company that need to be fixed. Sometimes it’s difficult to find these problems and it’s better to hire a professional who can assess everything with a different perspective. A business consultant can come in and detect these problems by conducting tests and doing research. 2. Provide solutions – Detecting the problem is only half the battle. A good consultant will sit down with the owner, and provide an efficient course of action in order to fix the problems. The initial cost to hire a consultant may be high, but in the long run it is saving the company a lot of time and money. 3. Optimization – Some companies do not even realize how inefficient some of their work practices can be. Or they are aware of it, but they don’ t know how to fix it. Hiring a consultant can help provide the company with a fresh outlook on new ideas, evaluate the business as a whole, and determine the best approach towards increasing productivity levels.