Business Owner Support Advisor
じぎょうぬししえんあどばいざー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who provides support to small and medium enterprises and sole proprietors in business improvement, fundraising, grant applications, business plan formulation, and more.
Description
Business Owner Support Advisors are professionals who provide comprehensive support to small and medium enterprises and sole proprietors, from identifying management challenges, proposing improvement measures, to implementation support. They offer advice and assistance across a wide range of areas, including cash flow improvement based on financial analysis, grant application support, business plan development assistance, and sales channel development support. They work in public institutions, private consulting firms, or as freelancers to support clients' business growth.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing with the expansion of needs for small business support. Market value rises if capable of supporting digitalization and DX.
Personality Traits
Good Listener / Honest / Logical Thinking / Sociable / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Consulting Employment / Freelance / Private Office / Public Institutions / Remote
Career Path
Assistant Advisor → Business Owner Support Advisor → Senior Advisor → Specialist Consultant → Consulting Firm Partner
Required Skills
Business Planning / Financial Analysis / Fundraising / Market Research Analysis / Subsidy Application Support
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / IT Literacy / Presentation / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze complex business situations and extract issues. |
| Communication Skills | Building trusting relationships with clients and conducting adjustment negotiations are essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | High quantitative analytical skills are required to handle financial data and cash flow. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and manage business plans and projects. |
| Problem Solving | To derive specific solutions to management challenges. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so physical burden is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Financial Planner (AFP)
- SME Diagnostician
Aliases
- Business Support Consultant
- Small Business Support Advisor
Related Jobs
- Business Consultant
- Management Consultant
- SME Diagnostician