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Anthony H.

London, United Kingdom

$95/hr
5.0
31 jobs

Most founders bring me in when revenue is growing but the business is starting to crack underneath it. Reporting is unreliable. Cashflow is unclear. The CRM is leaking. The team is busy but nothing is quite landing. And you're still stuck in the middle of everything. What you need isn't a consultant who talks strategy from a distance. You need someone who actually comes in, takes the wheel on day-to-day operations, actively manages the team, and gets things moving. That's what I do. I've built and scaled my own business to £10M revenue at 30% EBITDA before exiting, and held VP roles at Getty Images and Kodak. Because I have over 25 years of commercial leadership experience, I don't need an extensive ramp-up period. I've seen almost every operational bottleneck before, which means I spot leaking revenue faster and stabilise teams quicker. The work I'm most proud of is the hands-on stuff inside growing companies — fixing the operational chaos that builds up when a business scales faster than its systems. Where I typically focus * Team accountability & operating rhythm: Managing day-to-day delivery, running stand-ups, and leading the team so performance stops depending on you. * Cashflow forecasting & P&L visibility: Making sure you always know exactly where you stand financially. * CRM & revenue pipeline rebuilds: Tightening conversion tracking so leads don't fall through the cracks. * KPI dashboards & reporting: Creating practical data systems that actually support real-time decisions, not just tick a box. Recent work includes rebuilding CRM and revenue pipelines into a single operating model, improving follow-up discipline, managing remote teams, and installing reporting systems to support multi-million revenue growth. I work best with decisive, growth-minded founders in SaaS, e-commerce, and service businesses who are ready to hand over the day-to-day to someone who'll roll their sleeves up and drive it. If that's you, we'll hit the ground running. Core areas Fractional COO · Operational Leadership · Team Management · Revenue Operations · CRM Architecture · Financial Systems & Forecasting · KPI Dashboards

  • Business Operations
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Startup Consulting
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Process Optimization
  • Financial Modeling
  • Team Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Sales Operations
  • Forecasting
  • CRM Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cash Flow Analysis
Rohit B.

Jaipur, India

$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs

Greetings! My name is Rohit, a management consultant based out of India. I bring 10+ years of global experience helping businesses make informed business decisions and implement projects targeting revenue expansion and operational efficiency. My specializations are: ✔️ Research (market, consumer, competition, pricing, brand) ✔️ Acquisition due diligence ✔️ Data analysis ✔️ Business plans and earnings projections ✔️ Storyboarding and consulting-grade presentations ✔️ Operations improvement ✔️ AI automations ✔️ Team and project management ✔️ Cost reduction ✔️ Go-to-market strategy What I bring to the table: ✅ Clear, prompt communication ✅ Top-notch quality ✅ 100% professionalism ✅ Actionable goal-oriented outcomes Get in touch, and let's kick-start your next success journey!

  • Business Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Operations
  • Business Proposal
  • Market Research
  • Market Analysis
  • Competitor Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Pitch Deck
  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Claude
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Platform
Elizabeth G.

Lagos, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
6 jobs

🟢𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 Many 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 have valuable knowledge, strong offers, and great ideas, yet their Kajabi setup still feels incomplete. 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭. In many cases, the problem is not the offer it’s the experience surrounding it. I work with 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 who need more than just a basic Kajabi setup. My focus is 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 for both the client and their audience. Kajabi can do a lot, but without proper structure, even a strong program can end up looking unfinished. I help clients 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 that make sense while guiding visitors naturally toward taking action. Here’s what I help clients with: ✔ Kajabi Website Design ✔ Kajabi Sales Funnels & Pipelines ✔ Kajabi Landing Pages ✔ Kajabi Course Upload & Structuring ✔ Membership & Community Setup ✔ Email Automation & Sequences ✔ Checkout Pages & Offers ✔ Webinar Funnel Setup ✔ Canva-to-Kajabi Page Design ✔ Kajabi Migration & Redesign My approach is not just about making pages look good. I pay close attention to customer journey, mobile responsiveness, user experience, navigation flow, and backend organization so the entire platform feels smooth, professional, and easy to manage long after launch. A lot of course creators struggle with abandoned checkouts, confusing navigation, low engagement, disconnected automations, and funnels that simply do not convert the way they should. These small issues quietly affect trust and sales. That’s why I focus on creating Kajabi systems that are clean, strategic, scalable, and built around how real users actually interact with online programs. To get started, send me an 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 here on Upwork with a brief overview of your project. If you already have a clear idea, we can also 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 to map out the best way to structure your Kajabi setup. Key Tools: Kajabi Expert, Kajabi Website Designer, Kajabi Sales Page, Kajabi Landing Page, Kajabi Course Creator, Kajabi Online Course, Kajabi Funnel, Kajabi Automation, Kajabi Design, Online Course Setup, Sales Funnel Design, Landing Page Optimization, Kajabi Membership Site, Kajabi Email Marketing, Kajabi Specialist, Kajabi Integrations, Kajabi Consultation, Kajabi Funnel Builder, Kajabi Account Optimization, Kajabi Virtual Assistant, Kajabi System Architect, Kajabi Developer, Learning Management System, LMS Development, Course Platform Setup, Kajabi Theme Customization, Custom Kajabi Code, Kajabi Pipelines, Behavioural Tagging, Kajabi Email Automation, Zapier To Kajabi, GoHighLevel To Kajabi, Stripe Integration Kajabi, PayPal Integration Kajabi, Kajabi Payment Gateways, Kajabi Membership Configuration, Kajabi Expert for Business Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Executive Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Life Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Fitness Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Health Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Career Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Relationship Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Mindset Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Financial Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Real Estate Mentors, Kajabi Expert for Sales Coaches, Kajabi Expert for Marketing Consultants, Kajabi Expert for Business Consultants, Kajabi Expert for Management Consultants, Kajabi Expert for SaaS Founders, Kajabi Expert for Tech Startups, Kajabi Expert for Digital Entrepreneurs, Kajabi Expert for Solopreneurs, Kajabi Expert for Content Creators, Kajabi Expert for YouTube Creators, Kajabi Expert for Podcasters, Kajabi Expert for Bloggers, Kajabi Expert for Influencers, Kajabi Expert for Authors, Kajabi Expert for Writers, Kajabi Expert for Self-Publishers, Kajabi Expert for Online Educators, I need a Kajabi expert for my online course, looking for a Kajabi expert to build a sales funnel, looking for someone to design my Kajabi website, hire someone to set up Kajabi membership site, I need help migrating my course from Teachable to Kajabi, looking for a Kajabi expert to set up email automation, hire a professional Kajabi designer for sales pages, I need a Kajabi expert for my coaching business, looking for a freelance Kajabi specialist to fix my pipeline, hire a Kajabi virtual.

  • Kajabi
  • Web Design
  • Landing Page
  • Sales Funnel
  • Email Marketing
  • ClickFunnels
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing Automation
  • Web Development
  • Course Creation
  • Website
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Responsive Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Zapier
  • Email Automation
  • Website Migration
  • Figma
  • Content Writing
Jonathan S.

Johannesburg South, South Africa

$110/hr
5.0
18 jobs

Business Incubation and Growth Strategist | 20+ Years Helping Founders Build, Scale and Optimise Real Businesses with AI Systems I help founders turn ideas into working businesses and help existing businesses become stronger, more profitable, and better structured. I have been building and incubating businesses for over 20 years across sectors including: retail, property development, technology and SaaS, events and media, renewable energy, finance and investment, education and eLearning, social media platforms, travel and automotive. I am currently Strategic Director at an international eLearning and business incubation company and have worked as CEO, Director, and Senior Strategy Lead in multiple ventures across South Africa, the UK, and the USA. What makes me different I am not a motivational business coach. I work inside your business like a senior partner and help you design: strategy, structure, financial logic, market positioning, and execution plans. My background blends: business strategy, psychology and human behaviour, marketing and sales, systems thinking, investment documentation, and product development. In addition, I help businesses practically integrate AI into their daily operations, not as hype but as a tool for productivity, clarity, and better decision making. This includes: evaluating where AI will actually help your business, identifying the right tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and automation platforms, designing AI assisted workflows, helping teams adopt and use AI properly, reducing wasted effort and manual work, and improving marketing, planning, research, and internal processes. I do not sell AI strategy decks. I help you use AI in real business contexts. What I have built and supported This includes: business plans used for funding and growth, go to market strategies, incubation frameworks, sales and marketing systems, pitch decks and investor documents, operational models, digital products and platforms, and AI supported business workflows. Industries I have worked in These include: retail, property, renewable energy, mining mergers and acquisitions, fintech, education, entertainment, travel, digital platforms, and social media applications. How I typically help clients I work in practical modules or full incubation: Strategy and Incubation: business model design, concept and IP structuring, market positioning, negotiation and deal structuring, change management, and mentoring founders. Planning and Structure: business plans, growth strategies, pitch decks, financial models, organisational design, and trust and IP structuring. Production and Product: product design, service design, quality assurance and implementation, systems and workflows. Marketing and Sales: go to market strategy, branding and positioning, launch strategy, sales action plans, and team sourcing. Finance and Capital: sustainable finance models, revenue logic, investment readiness, capital raising pathways, and preparation for VC, private equity, grants and bank funding. AI Business Optimisation: business process AI audits, AI tool selection and setup, AI workflow design, team training and adoption, marketing and research automation, and internal efficiency systems. My working style When I work with you, I: think like an owner, protect your downside, focus on execution not theory, challenge weak ideas, build systems that last, and help you use modern tools including AI in ways that actually make sense. Clients work with me when they want: senior level thinking, honest feedback, clear direction, better systems, smarter use of technology, and a business that actually works.

  • Business Analysis
  • Business Plan
  • Market Research
  • Market Analysis
  • Management Skills
  • Business Coaching
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Business Modeling
  • Business Planning & Strategy
Raman B.

Gurgaon, India

$90/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Top Rated Strategy Consultant Pricing, GTM, AI & Product Ops Drive SaaS Growth Ex-McKinsey, Deloitte, AWS, Gartner I help tech companies from scrappy startups to global giants — solve messy strategic problems and unlock growth. My sweet spot? Pricing strategy, GTM planning, Pitch Decks and AI consulting that actually moves the needle. Additionally, I am passionate about teaching management consulting toolkit & AI training/workshops to executives, aspiring consultants, students. Over the past decade, I’ve led 100+ projects across the US, Canada, Germany, and APAC, working with SaaS, AI, and emerging tech teams on: - Pricing strategy & monetization models (tiering, packaging, value-based pricing, usage-based pricing) - GTM strategy & launch planning - Pitch Decks for enabling successful fundraising - AI Consulting & AI Product landscape - Product operations & scaling frameworks - Market research & competitive analysis I bring a mix of consulting rigor and builder mindset, shaped by roles at: - McKinsey (Senior Analyst, APAC) - Deloitte Consulting (Engagement Manager, San Jose) - AWS India (Sr. Manager, Product Ops) - Director of Product Ops at an AI startup 🧠 What Clients Say: - “You helped us rethink pricing from first principles — and doubled our conversion rate.” - “Your GTM teardown gave us clarity we’d been chasing for months.” - “You don’t just advise you build.”

  • Business Consulting
  • Strategy
  • Management Skills
  • Business Management
  • Business Research
  • Conduct Research
  • Tech & IT
  • Product Catalog Setup & Optimization
Leonard W.

Carmel, California

$190/hr
5.0
158 jobs

RATING★★★★★ Expert business plan writing and consulting by a nationally-recognized professional firm since 1979. BPlanning is the leading national business plan writing firm offering products and services, changing the way serious companies approach the art of business management. We assist clients in the preparation of professional business plans that get results as well as provide onsite management consulting, project management, funding, and human resource products and services. With over 40 years of experience in business strategy, investment advisory, and project management, I serve as Managing Director of BPlanning, one of the nation’s most established business planning and management consulting firms (founded 1979). We operate on a transparent fixed-fee structure for comprehensive business planning engagements, ensuring clarity, accountability, and measurable value. Sample plans are available in our Upwork portfolio and on our website. Why BPlanning • 5,000+ clients served nationwide • 500+ verified five-star reviews across Upwork and RFP platforms • Millions of dollars in funding secured through our documentation • Dedicated team of MBA and Ph.D.-level consultants, analysts, and financial modelers Our clients have included organizations such as Shell Oil, Roche Diagnostics, Rockwell, YUM Brands, Kontron, the University of Hawaii, the University of Maryland, and numerous growth-stage ventures and nonprofits. We also operate SBAplan, assisting clients with SBA and USDA-backed financing strategies. Customized services and products include: * Onsite & Offsite Consulting Services * Strategic Business Plans * Marketing and Action Plans * Research * Presentations * Implementation Services * Private Placement Memorandums * Website Development * Management Consulting * Project Management * Business Organization * Fund Raising * Human Resource services and products, including Policy & Procedure Manual, Employee Handbook, and several Instructional Business Manuals.

  • Management Consulting
  • Business Plan
  • Business Development
  • Business Management

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How to Hire Top Management Consultants

How to hire management consultants

Looking for a seasoned professional with experience solving complex business problems? A management consultant can help.

So how do you hire management consultants? What follows are some tips for finding top management consultants on Upwork.

How to shortlist management consulting professionals

As you’re browsing available management consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the freelancers you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a management consultant who understands your industry so they can leverage past experience to offer relevant solutions.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., experience as an Agile scrum master).
  • Feedback Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular management consultant.

How to write an effective management consulting job post

With a clear picture of your ideal management consultant in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective management consulting job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From implementing project management systems to coaching executives, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or project management methodologies, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is management consulting?

Management consulting entails leveraging past management experience to solve problems. Management consultants will interview employees and executives and analyze internal data to help improve management processes.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in management consulting professionals:

  • Management consulting
  • Operations management
  • Project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Industry-specific expertise (e.g., supply chain management at a medical company)

Why hire management consultants?

The trick to finding top management consultants is to identify your needs. Are you looking for executive coaching to change the management culture at your organization? Is your goal to adopt a new project management methodology such as Kanban? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a management consultant?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced management consultant may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their management consulting services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.