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Business adviser
Business consultant, enterprise adviser, business coach
Business advisers give advice and support to new business start-ups and help established businesses to grow.
Average salary (a year)
£25000
Starter
£54000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 39.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
attending events or appointments
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; an apprenticeship; applying directly; specialist courses run by private training organisations
University
You could do a foundation degree or degree in
business management, business enterprise, marketing, project management
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
Apprenticeship
You can start by doing a junior management consultant higher apprenticeship.
This typically takes 24 months to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Direct Application
You can apply directly to employers if you've got proven experience like running your own company, or working in management, finance or human resources.
You'll need to show a wide range of skills, including
marketing, finance, business planning, project management, professional networking
Other Routes
You could develop your knowledge and skills by doing business support and mentoring qualifications, like those offered by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative.
Qualifications include
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching, Level 3 Award in Enterprise Mentoring, Level 5 Certificate in Professional Business and Enterprise Support Services
More Information
Career Tips
You can use online social media sites, like LinkedIn, to promote yourself, build up your network and show recommendations from colleagues and clients.
Professional And Industry Bodies
You could join the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
Further Information
You can find out more about working in business advice from GOV.UK and your local Growth Hub.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    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
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Other Requirements
You'll need professional indemnity insurance.
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
In your day-to day duties you could
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
Working environment
You could work at a client's business, in an office or remotely.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
You could be employed by a local business support organisation.
You could also get involved with community or social enterprises and charities that support business start ups, or do freelance work.
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