What sets Small Business Management Consulting apart …
… And How Does It Compare to Big Business Support?
When it comes to management consulting, the needs of small business differ significantly to those of a large corporation. Understanding these differences is key to providing (and receiving) effective support.
Whether you’re a small startup looking to scale, or a large organisation navigating complex change, the consulting style, tools, and focus areas should be tailored accordingly.
Here's a breakdown of how small business management consulting stands apart - and how it stacks up against support for larger, more structured enterprises.
Small Business: Practical, Personable, and Pressed for Time
Small businesses often operate with tight margins, lean teams, and big ambitions. Unlike large organisations, they generally don’t have the luxury of a dedicated HR department or layers of management.
However, small businesses can often be more agile and responsive than larger companies. This means that - with the right guidance - positive change can be implemented faster.
At MJSP, we find our small business clients tend to need fast, practical advice from an HR consultant who can roll up their sleeves and get things done. Common pain points we help them solve include:
People problems – conflict, confusion, or unclear roles within tight-knit teams
Burnout – leadership and staff spread too thinly across too many roles
Scaling pains – needing systems and structure to support growth
Lack of time and resources – requiring advice that’s quick, actionable, and cost-effective
From providing diversity and inclusion training to improving your client on-boarding process, outsourcing support is far more budget-friendly than setting up an internal HR department, making MJSP Management Consulting in Brisbane a great solution for local small businesses.
Large Organisations: Complex, Structured, and Strategy-Heavy
With bigger businesses, it’s a different picture. There are usually departments, hierarchies, and established processes to consider. Change can take longer and often involves multiple stakeholders.
Typical issues we find larger organisations seek our support with include:
Siloed departments – struggling to align across different areas
Slow decision-making – multiple layers of approval
Change management direction – embedding new strategies at scale
Leadership alignment – getting executives pulling in the same direction
We work with large organisations across Australia, from north Queensland to Western Australia, providing strategy and implementation in key areas such as Human Resources and Governance.
A Flexible Approach to Small Business Management Consulting
At MJSP, we’re all about practical solutions and are committed to each individual client’s success. With over 30 years’ expertise, we work with organisations both large and small, and understand the nuances that set each apart.
Whether you’re a 10-person team or have a cast of thousands, we’ll tailor our approach to suit your size, structure, and stage of business. Contact our MJSP management consultants today to find out how we can support your goals.