The Differences Between a Business Coach and a Business Consultant: What You Need to Know

Jack Wong HM
3 min readJun 15, 2022

There are several different methods to expand your company. You may work with a business coach or a business consultant, which might be helpful. But what’s the distinction between them? And which is a better option for you?

We’ll compare business coaches and business consultants in this article so that you can determine which one is appropriate for you.

Daily, I hear some business owners express these sentiments.

“I don’t have time and don’t want to learn a new skill.” “I’d rather hire someone to do the task for me and then deliver the result.”

In such cases, do you need a business coach, consultant (or both)?

Unfortunately, I know that the business coaching profession has a black eye. And in most situations, it’s because individuals are unaware of how beneficial a business coach could be to their businesses. They’ve either been let down by another “business coach” in the past or have never had one before.

Let’s explore the following:

  • The differences between coaches and consultants
  • What each professional can do for your business
  • How to determine if you need a coach or consultant (or both!)

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Jack Wong HM

Prof Wong teaches International Tax & Tax Planning in SG & consults in taxation & business matters. He writes on business topics, tax updates, & mindset stuff.