Business Adviser
Business advisers give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow
Day-to-day Tasks
- assess clients' business ideas to see if they have potential
- help clients to develop business plans
- advise on finance and grants
- do research on behalf of a business
- give business improvement advice, like how to reduce costs or increase sales
- network with the business community and enterprise organisations
- run advice workshops and seminars
- offer personalised business coaching sessions
Skills and Knowledge
- business management skills
- analytical thinking skills
- knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
- to be flexible and open to change
- the ability to use your initiative
- customer service skills
- the ability to work well with others
- knowledge of human resources and employment law
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Industry Qualifications
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
- specialist courses run by private training organisations
You could join the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.