As a Business Consultant, you will need to master following:

• consultation methods

More generally, a business consultant is also versed in:

• advise on efficiency improvements
• advise on financial matters
• advise on personnel management
• align efforts towards business development
• analyse business objectives
• analyse business plans
• analyse business processes
• analyse business requirements
• analyse external factors of companies
• analyse financial performance of a company
• analyse internal factors of companies
• analyse the context of an organisation
• build business relationships
• business analysis
• business processes
• conduct qualitative research
• conduct quantitative research
• identify undetected organisational needs
• interpret financial statements
• liaise with managers
• make strategic business decisions
• perform business analysis
• strategic planning

It also helps to know the following:

• business process modelling
• interview people
• organisational policies
• advise client on technical possibilities
• advise on communication strategies
• advise on environmental risk management systems
• advise on risk management
• advise on sustainability solutions
• business incubation
• business intelligence
• business law
• business strategy concepts
• corporate law
• define organisational standards
• financial statements
• human resource management
• market entry strategies
• quality standards
• report analysis results
• seek innovation in current practices