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Services

consultingheads: Your partner for sustainable growth and scaling

We support scale-ups flexibly and efficiently with all challenges: From building scalable structures, talent and team management to market expansion and process optimization. With our curated network of independent consultants, freelance experts and interim managers, we deliver tailor-made solutions – quickly, reliably and specifically geared to your growth.

Efficient structures for rapid growth and scaling

Rapid growth brings with it enormous opportunities, but also complex challenges. consultingheads supports scale-ups in creating structures and processes that keep pace with growth – efficiently, flexibly and sustainably.

  • Development of scalable structures: Independent consultants analyze your existing processes and develop scalable solutions that keep pace with your growth.
  • Establishing efficient processes: Freelance Experts optimize operational processes and implement digital tools to align your organization for growth.
  • Strategic project management: Experienced consultants support your team in quickly adapting to new structures and requirements.
  • Change management support: Experienced consultants support your team in quickly adapting to new structures and requirements.
  • Risk management during scaling: Our experts identify potential growth challenges and develop measures to minimize risks and maximize opportunities.

High-performance teams for sustainable growth

Growth starts with the right people. consultingheads supports scale-ups in building high-performing teams, strengthening leadership skills and creating a corporate culture that inspires and retains talent in the long term.

  • Building high-performing teams: Experienced Independent Consultants develop strategies to recruit, retain and develop talent that perfectly match your corporate culture.
  • Short-term bridging of capacity bottlenecks: Interim managers support your executives with coaching and mentoring to prepare them for the demands of a growing company.
  • Development of leadership skills: Our consultants assist in designing team structures and roles that are efficiently aligned with your company's growth objectives.
  • Organizational development: Our consultants support you in designing team structures and roles that are efficiently aligned with your company's growth objectives.
  • Employer branding and cultural development: experts develop strategies to position your company as an attractive employer and build a strong corporate culture.

Strategic support for successful financing rounds

Successful financing rounds are the key to growth. consultingheads supports scale-ups in attracting investors with clear strategies, convincing financial plans and transparent communication – for long-term trust and success.

  • Preparation for financing rounds: Independent consultants develop convincing business models, financial plans and presentations to inspire investors.
  • Unterstützung beim Eintritt in neue Märkte mit lokalen Freelance Experts.
  • Entwicklung Go-to-Market-Strategien und Vertriebsstrukturen.
  • Interim Manager zur operativen Begleitung von Expansionen.
  • Aufbau skalierbarer Organisationseinheiten für nachhaltiges Wachstum.

Growth through international market expansion

New markets offer enormous potential, but also pose special challenges. consultingheads supports scale-ups in strategically planning market expansions, mastering local peculiarities and successfully implementing international growth.

  • Market analysis and target definition: Independent consultants identify potential markets and analyze competition, demand and cultural characteristics.
  • Einführung von Lean-Methoden und Automatisierung durch Freelance Experts.
  • Prozessdigitalisierung mit erfahrenen Technologen.
  • Benchmarking und Best Practices aus anderen Branchen.
  • Aufbau von Controlling- und Monitoring-Strukturen zur Erfolgsmessung.

Efficient processes for sustainable growth

Growth starts with the right people. consultingheads supports scale-ups in building high-performing teams, strengthening leadership skills and creating a corporate culture that inspires and retains talent in the long term.

  • Analysis of existing processes: Independent consultants identify inefficient processes and develop customized solutions for optimization.
  • Interim-Geschäftsführer zur Überbrückung und Stabilisierung.
  • Begleitung der Organisation durch Change-Manager.
  • Coaching der nächsten Generation durch Mentoren aus der Praxis.
  • Erarbeitung von Vision, Werten und Zukunftsstrategie im Übergang.

Targeted strategies for long-term success

Clear thinking and targeted planning are crucial for sustainable growth. consultingheads supports scale-ups in defining strategic goals, focusing on the essentials and ensuring long-term success.

  • Development of long-term growth strategies: Independent consultants help to define clear and realistic goals and set priorities.
  • Business model development: Freelance Experts analyze and optimize existing business models or develop new approaches aimed at sustainable growth.
  • Focus on core competencies: Interim managers identify and strengthen the key success factors of your company in order to deploy resources in a targeted manner.
  • Implementation of strategic initiatives: Our consultants support the operationalization of strategic plans and ensure that they are translated into measurable success.
  • Crisis and risk management: experts develop strategies to manage risks and help you to stay focused on your goals even in challenging times.

Why Us

Your advantages with consultingheads

Scale-ups face unique challenges that require speed, flexibility and specialized expertise. consultingheads provides you with tailor-made Independent Consultants, Freelance Experts and Interim Managers from a curated network within 24-36 hours – specifically selected for your individual growth objectives. Our focus on personal fit and practical know-how guarantees not only fast solutions, but also sustainable results. With consultingheads, you have a partner who understands your growth and effectively drives your projects forward.
In a dynamic environment, every hour counts. consultingheads provides you with Independent Consultants, Freelance Experts and Interim Managers within 24-36 hours who are ready to work immediately – so that your growth does not come to a standstill.
Our hand-picked network consists of experienced experts who have exactly the skills and experience you need in growth phases. From scalable structures to market expansion – we deliver tailor-made solutions.
Every growth phase is unique. consultingheads offers flexible, customized solutions that address your specific challenges – from process optimization to strategic planning.

References

Successful medium-sized companies rely on consultingheads

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Digitalization in mechanical engineering: Introduction of a company-wide ERP system
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Successful support for generational change in a family business
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Reference 3:
Increased efficiency in purchasing through external supply chain expertise

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How It Works

Your perfect expert in just 36 hours

Fast solutions for complex challenges in SMEs.
Whether it’s digital transformation, a shortage of skilled workers, process optimization or succession planning – SMEs are under increasing pressure to act. consultingheads provides you with hand-picked independent consultants, freelance experts and interim managers who are precisely tailored to your specific challenges within just 36 hours. Our curated approach combines in-depth industry knowledge with flexibility and efficiency – so you can get to work quickly and make a lasting impact.

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Understanding: Your success begins with our understanding


Our experienced team with consulting expertise and a deep understanding of SMEs knows how complex the challenges are for established companies - whether in digital transformation, generational change or international growth. We take the time to understand your business model, your organization and your individual goals. On this basis, we analyze your needs in a targeted manner and develop the right strategy - quickly, pragmatically and on an equal footing.

Connect: Connect: The right experts for your challenge


We provide you with hand-picked independent consultants, freelance experts and interim managers within 24-36 hours - precisely tailored to your business challenge. Whether it's a shortage of skilled workers, process optimization or regulatory requirements: our experts combine sound experience with solutions suitable for SMEs that work. We pay attention not only to professional expertise, but also to the cultural fit with your company.

Success: impact that lasts


Sustainable corporate success is achieved when expertise, implementation power and corporate culture fit together. Our experts not only think strategically, but also implement operationally - flexibly, solution-oriented and with an eye for what is feasible. They integrate seamlessly into existing teams and create measurable results. For us, it's not just short-term success that counts, but long-term added value for your company.

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Trust through results - voices of our SME customers

Trustpilot

Efficient digitization despite limited resources

Managing Director, mechanical engineering company

“Our IT infrastructure had grown over the years, but was not fit for the future. consultingheads brought us together with a digital expert who analyzed our processes and developed a practical roadmap for digitalization – without breaking our budget.”

Competent transitional support for the generation change

Owner, 3rd generation family business

“Handing over the business to my son was a big step. consultingheads supported us with an experienced interim manager who provided structured support during the transition and strengthened our management team.”

Targeted expertise for production optimization

COO, automotive supplier

“We wanted to make our production more efficient, but had no free capacity internally. consultingheads brought us together with an expert in lean management in a very short space of time, who delivered results immediately.”

Professional project management for market entry

Managing Director, medium-sized medical technology company

“For our expansion into Scandinavia, we needed expertise in international market development at short notice. consultingheads put us in touch with a suitable consultant who was responsible for planning and implementing our market entry.”

Successful filling of a key position

Head of Human Resources, medium-sized trading company

“We had to act quickly after our Head of Finance was absent at short notice. consultingheads delivered a suitable interim manager within 36 hours – a top professional and a real asset to our team.”

FAQ

Your questions, our answers - especially for SMEs

How quickly can we expect to find suitable Independent Consultants, Freelance Experts or Interim Managers?

Within 24-36 hours, you will receive hand-picked profiles from us that are precisely tailored to your business challenges and the dynamics in the SME sector – quickly, reliably and ready for use.

What types of projects can be supported by consultingheads?

Whether digitalization, process optimization, growth, succession, compliance or crisis management – we provide specialized experts for strategic and operational projects of all sizes.

How do you ensure that the experts fit in with our team and our company?

We not only pay attention to specialist knowledge, but also attach great importance to personality and corporate culture. Our experience shows: Personal fit is crucial for sustainable success – especially in the SME sector.

Are your experts also available for longer-term projects?

Yes, many of our clients in the SME sector also deploy our experts over a period of several months – whether as sparring partners, project managers or to bridge key positions.

Are your experts also available for longer-term projects?

We are not an anonymous platform, but a personal sparring partner. We focus on quality, speed and personal support – and a network that is geared towards medium-sized structures and challenges.

Do you have any further questions? Our team knows the special requirements of medium-sized companies and is always available to discuss your challenges and find the best support for your projects and growth - quickly, flexibly and personally.

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  • Speed
  • Experience in the SME sector
  • Customized solutions
Within 24-36 hours, we deliver hand-picked profiles that are precisely tailored to your requirements in the SME sector. With our curated network of experienced independent consultants, freelance experts and interim managers, you have access to proven specialists who not only have the right expertise, but also understand the reality of your business. Whether digital transformation, efficiency enhancement or succession planning – we provide tailor-made support that will drive your projects forward in the long term.
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Maschinen- und Anlagenbau

Unternehmensbezeichnung

Inhabergeführter Mittelständler (250 MA)

Ein mittelständisches Maschinenbauunternehmen stand vor der Herausforderung, seine veraltete IT-Infrastruktur zu modernisieren und ein zukunftsfähiges ERP-System zu implementieren. Über consultingheads wurde ein erfahrener Freelance IT-Projektmanager eingebunden, der den Auswahlprozess leitete, die Implementierung steuerte und interne Teams schulte. Das Ergebnis: Eine erfolgreiche Einführung des Systems in nur 8 Monaten, transparente Prozesse und eine spürbare Effizienzsteigerung im täglichen Betrieb.

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Lebensmittelproduktion

Unternehmensbezeichnung

Traditionsreiches Familienunternehmen

Ein traditionsreicher Mittelständler suchte im Rahmen eines Generationenwechsels Unterstützung, um die Unternehmensnachfolge strategisch und kulturell erfolgreich zu gestalten. consultingheads vermittelte einen erfahrenen Interim HR Director mit starkem Fokus auf Change-Management und Organisationsentwicklung. Gemeinsam mit der neuen Geschäftsführung wurden Führungsrollen neu strukturiert, Prozesse modernisiert und eine neue Kultur des Miteinanders etabliert – ohne operative Reibungsverluste.

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Elektrotechnik

Unternehmensbezeichnung

Exportorientiertes Mittelstandsunternehmen

Ein wachsendes mittelständisches Unternehmen in der Elektrotechnik suchte nach Wegen, seine Einkaufskonditionen zu verbessern und Lieferketten resilienter aufzustellen. consultingheads vermittelte einen erfahrenen Freelance Supply Chain Expert, der zunächst eine umfassende Lieferantenbewertung durchführte und anschließend neue Verhandlungsstrategien implementierte. Innerhalb von 6 Monaten konnten Einsparungen von 12 % realisiert und die Liefertreue deutlich gesteigert werden.

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Mechanical and plant engineering

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Owner-managed medium-sized company (250 employees)

A medium-sized mechanical engineering company was faced with the challenge of modernizing its outdated IT infrastructure and implementing a future-proof ERP system. An experienced freelance IT project manager was brought in via consultingheads to lead the selection process, manage the implementation and train internal teams. The result: a successful introduction of the system in just 8 months, transparent processes and a noticeable increase in efficiency in day-to-day operations.

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Food production

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Traditional family business

A long-established medium-sized company was looking for support in the context of a generational change in order to successfully shape the company succession strategically and culturally. consultingheads provided an experienced interim HR director with a strong focus on change management and organizational development. Together with the new management, management roles were restructured, processes modernized and a new culture of cooperation established – without operational friction losses.

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Electrical engineering

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Export-oriented medium-sized company

A growing medium-sized company in the electrical engineering sector was looking for ways to improve its purchasing conditions and make its supply chains more resilient. consultingheads provided an experienced freelance supply chain expert who first carried out a comprehensive supplier assessment and then implemented new negotiation strategies. Within 6 months, savings of 12% were realized and delivery reliability was significantly increased.