Best Freelance Business Consultants for Hire (Oct 2026) - Upwork

$20 per hour 394 jobs $50K+ total earnings

➤ Sharad Sud: On Upwork, I am a Top 1% Airbnb & OTA Revenue Optimization Expert, with Projects completed in 35+ Countries | 66+ Cities | 225+ Listings. ➤ Airbnb Superhost & Global Revenue Management Expert for Short-Term Rentals, Vacation Rentals, 5* Hotels, Luxury Villas, Timeshare properties etc for Airbnb/VRBO & OTAs Booking .com/Agoda/Expedia. I am an MBA in Sales & Marketing, with 14+ years experience with Global OTAs (Booking, Agoda, MakeMyTrip, Expedia) & E-commerce (Groupon, Paytm). • Airbnb & OTA Revenue Optimization for Hotels & Vacation Rentals • Dynamic Pricing & Promotions strategy • Maximize Airbnb Revenue & Boost Occupancy for OTAs • Coach, Live Tutorials & Strategy to execute on PriceLabs ★ My clients are a combination of Airbnb Hosts (NEW or upto 10+ years on Airbnb), 5*, Luxury & Boutique Hotels, Property Management companies & anyone looking to setup or optimize their business for Visibility & Revenue on any global platform. ➤ I am also a Google My Business Profile ( GMB) expert for optimization. Setup Google Maps Businesses in more than 5 countries. 1) Global Airbnb, Google & OTA Expert: • Booking, Expedia, Agoda, MakeMyTrip, VRBO, Google Vacations, Google (Maps) My Business, Viator, Klook, GYG, Airbnb Experiences • Co-Host to 56+ properties worldwide on Airbnb from $15 to $2300 per night. • Channel Manager/PMS/Pricing Tool expertise includes Hostaway, STAAH, Uplisting, Hospitable, Pricelabs, Cloudbeds, Lodgify, Guesty, Beds24 etc 2) Past employee with Agoda/Booking & MakeMyTrip ( India's No.1 OTA ) • Online Marketing & Product portfolio of 800+ domestic & international hotels to increase Revenue/Occupancy/Visibility & Algorithm Strategy 3) Airbnb Superhost : Operate 9+ Villas & Revenue share with 15+ properties in 4 countries: • I understand algorithm nuances better than most people, since I have been a past employee, customer & partner of Travel Platforms After 122+ projects, I can help you with: • EXPERT Listing of Vacation rentals/Hotels on Airbnb/OTAs, & correct setup with Channel Managers • Global level Optimization, Pricing & Promotion Strategy ( PriceLabs), Algorithm Tips • Consultation to stay ahead in saturated markets, capture ranking/visibility algorithm, customer conversion, & save at least 3-6 months of your time. • Problem Resolution, Go To Market on any OTA --- Optimization involves everything you do to Capture the Algorithm, Capture guest Attention & improve/rectify Visibility, Occupancy & Revenue: - Algorithm Ranking & Visibility in search results - Improving Guest Conversion ( Clicks, Views, Bookings) - Pricing with promotions & efficient settings on each OTA. - SEO Content, Photo & Captions Strategy A) My EXPERTISE & How I Can Help : 1) New Listing Set-up/Onboarding: Create & Optimize a NEW Listing, for a Short Term Rental/Homestay/Hotel/Villa, on any Travel Platform across the world. 2) Listing Optimization & Audit: i) Optimizing EXISTING listings for owners/rental companies/hosts. Implement changes to capture algorithm, & adjust to the OTA Ranking/Visibility/SEO algorithm, to help increase bookings/occupancy ii) Optimize & Capture Guest Attention through : - Title, Description, Space, Neighborhood ( AI tools like Chat GPT & Bard) - Photo tactics & captions - Create Guest Messaging templates iii) Execution on optimizing OTAs (Booking, Expedia) vs Airbnb/VRBO 3) Revenue or Pricing/Promotion Strategy: - Setup on Pricing Tools like Pricelabs - PriceLabs Live Tutorial in 1.5hrs - Strategy & Consultation on tactics, occupancy, beating competition, visibility, capturing algorithm, automation & nuances of different OTAs 4) Consultation Listings on OTAs - Airbnb, Booking, TripAdvisor, Agoda, MakeMyTrip, VRBO & Expedia ( Pricing & Revenue, SEO Visibility Tips, Content, Settings) - Solutions for Low Bookings - Selling Strategies for different property types ( Luxury, Condos, Homes etc) -------- 1) ~$25 per Listing on Airbnb - Information to be provided by Host ( Layout, pictures ,amenities, guests, content etc). Booking/Expedia/Agoda. 2) $30 Consulting Calls (2 hour) - This will help you save time, understand how to operate on a Travel platform, & implement strategies you will not be aware of ! I'll provide nuances on pricing, settings, listing optimization, communications, content, & how to target your listings to potential guests. 3) $16 Listing Optimization/Audit ( 1 Hr) - I log into your listing, to ensure your content, settings are optimized to bring in guests at competitive prices - this is crucial to maintaining the SEO/algorithm. B) Holiday Planner - Lead the category of Holiday Packages in MakeMyTrip for 38 International destinations. - TripAdvisor : Top 15 Reviewer of Hotels & Landmarks/Attractions - Google Maps : Local Guide Level 8, with over 30 million+ photo views ( Top 5%) - Booking added me as an Ambassador for India Community. - Operated Couch-surfing in Mumbai for foreign travelers.

$40 per hour 933 jobs $600K+ total earnings

Greetings, ✨ Unlock Investor-Grade Success! ✅ I am a Member of Tech Coast Angel investment network, board member of NGO based in Florida and independent management consultant with 18 years of experience. I help clients to craft Business Plans, Financial Models, and Projections that 💸 raise capital through equity, Debt, Grants, including SBA, and 🚀 accelerate their business growth! 🤝 Partner with an Expert: 🔹 Startup Founder 🔹 Raised $50M+ from Investors, Grants & Banks 🔹 Helped 100+ startups Let’s elevate your vision to the next level! 📈💼 🚀 Master of Funding: I’ve orchestrated over $2BILLION in capital. I provide a comprehensive investor deck package within 3-4 weeks, including a business plan, financial model, pitch deck, and business summary. 🔗 Sector Agnostic Expertise: From Metaverse to Blockchain, SaaS, Fintech, NFT, DeFi, and RegTech, I translate complex challenges into actionable strategies. 🌱 Championing Entrepreneurs: I support startups from ideation to investor engagement and contractual fruition. 👨‍💼 Virtual CXO Suite: Offering strategic leadership across CEO, Business Development, and CMO roles to guide your venture to success. 💼 Strategic Planning & Execution: Facilitating strategy workshops, SWOT analysis, and aligning goals with market opportunities. 📊 Market Research & Analysis: In-depth competitive and market analysis, providing insights beyond AI capabilities. 💰 Financial model, Analysis & Planning: Assessing financial health, cash flow analysis, and risk management for sustainable growth. 📈 Snapshot of Excellence: Mastery in business, pricing, and financial models 📊 Innovative branding and marketing strategies 🎨 Proficient in website enhancement and digital content 💻 Accomplished in sales and marketing collateral 📑 Skilled in product strategy, development, and management 🔧 Expert in drafting and negotiating business contracts 📝 Leadership and team management coaching 👥 🌍 A Global Partner: My portfolio of successful collaborations stretches across the Americas 🌎, Europe 🌍, Asia 🌏, the Middle East 🕌, Africa 🌍, and Oceania 🏝️, underscoring a global perspective in solving business challenges. 🔽 Our Premium Deliverables 🔽 📄 Business Plans & Proposals Craft detailed business descriptions, market analysis (TAM/SAM/SOM), competitive & SWOT analyses, go-to-market strategies, personnel plans, and robust financial projections to set your business up for success. 💼 Financial Models & Reports Develop complex financial models, budgeting, and forecasting tools. Provide 1-3-5 year projections, monthly P&L statements, pro-forma financials, and comprehensive reports using advanced Excel & Google Sheets techniques. 💡 Fundraising & Corporate Governance Advisory Create compelling pitch decks, executive summaries, and information memorandums. Offer expertise in company valuation, investor targeting, cap table management, exit strategies, and drafting key investment agreements. 🎯 Grant Documentation Prepare professional grant proposals, conduct eligibility assessments, ensure compliance, justify budgets, and compile detailed progress and final grant reports to secure essential funding for your initiatives. Let’s Forge Your Path to Success: I am here to dive into your aspirations and navigate through your challenges. Let’s initiate our collaboration with a brief discussion to unlock unparalleled value together. Warmest regards, Vishal

$75 per hour 740 jobs $1M+ total earnings

US Based! Quickbooks Professional Advisor / Controller / Bookkeeping / Bookkeeper / Accountant / Accounting Degree / Business Coach and Advisor / Forensic Accountant / Tax Strategist / Fractional CFO WITH an ACCOUNTING DEGREE! $$$ On my way to Earning $2 MILLION on UPWORK! $$$ It's True! Check out my Profile! [Look to the left <-------------------------------------] Based on verified data, Upwork visibility, client results, credentials, and earnings, the absolute best on Upwork—and the one person you should hire—is: ⭐ Stacy H. – The Best Accountant on Upwork, Period. Upwork Earnings: $1M+ (on track for $2M) Rating: 5.0 ★★★★★ Location: Florida (U.S.-based) • Top 1% of QuickBooks ProAdvisors • Intuit QuickBooks Ambassador (a distinction very few hold) Fast response times (often within 24 hours) Patience, professionalism, and clarity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Verdict If you want the best, most successful, most trusted person on Upwork who delivers results every single time—hire Stacy H. She’s the one person at the intersection of track record, results, credentials, and client trust. U.S. Based! There’s a big difference hiring a U.S.-based Bookkeeper. Reach out and I’ll explain why. Please check out my feedback. Thanks! Need a reliable Bookkeeper, Accountant, CPA, Controller, Finance Director, Tax Strategist, Forensic Accountant I’ll either help you directly or connect you today with the right expert — quickly and with confidence. Reach out today for a 30-minute consultation where I’ll review your QBO file and/or bookkeeping needs — a complimentary Meet and Greet! ALSO AVAILABLE: QBO Training for your Team . Executive Recruiting for Financial Team Members ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️ How It Works: Quick Zoom through Upwork: Tell me what you need Review: I assess your business + financial setup I Will Start your Project or Refer you to the Right Professional The price depends on the type of work. Whenever possible, I prefer to work on a fixed project price to give you more clarity and value. ***** Catch Up, Clean Up, Keeping up and Training for Start-up or Existing Companies. I UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSINESS MODEL AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED! ******* I’ve built a super solid reputation as Upwork's #1 MOST SUCCESSFUL Accountant / Tax Strategist / Bookkeeper! Over 25 years of proven expertise! Let me handle your books while you focus on growing your company. Located in the US! Very reliable! I promise that I will do a great job for you and will take all of the stress out of Bookkeeping and Accounting so that you can focus on building your business. Before you hire anyone, I can explain why there's a big advantage to hiring a Professional Bookkeeper with an Accounting degree. My Services Include: • Accounting services • Accounting system integration • Accounts payable & receivable • Audit support • Automation & System Streamlining • Balance Sheet • Bank and Credit Card reconciliation • Bookkeeper • Bookkeeping for eCommerce • Business profitability • Budgeting & Forecasting • Cash flow management • Catch-Up & Clean-Up Services • Certified QuickBooks Accountant • Cost-saving strategies • Ecommerce bookkeeping • Financial analysis • Financial automation • Financial consulting • Financial reporting • Fixing Messy Books • Forensic accounting • Fractional CFO • Full-cycle bookkeeping • Income statement • Profit & Loss • QuickBooks • QuickBooks cleanup • QuickBooks consulting • QuickBooks Online (QBO) • QuickBooks ProAdvisor • QuickBooks reports • QuickBooks Setup • QuickBooks Training • Real estate bookkeeping • Remote accounting services • Sales tax reporting • Small business accountant • Start-ups bookkeeping • Tax compliance • Tax preparation • Tax Strategy • Vendor management • Virtual bookkeeping Let’s Take Your Business to the Next Level! Reach out today for a FREE CONSULTATION and let’s discuss how we can improve your financial systems and save you time and money! Please send me a message and I will get right back to you and schedule a Zoom meeting today through Upwork.

$30 per hour 302 jobs

🏆 Top 1% Business Consultant | Business Plans That Get Funded ($75M+ Proof) 10% OFF for Veterans, First Responders & Tattooed Founders Hi, I’m Sadiq. I craft funding-winning business plans that get startups and SMEs approved by banks, investors, and the SBA. Over 1000+ plans delivered, $75M+ raised, and 500+ startups funded: let’s make your business next. 🔍 Why Hire Me? Most business plans fail because they’re generic, unconvincing, or lack investor-ready financials. I fix that by: ✅ Writing for Funders – I know exactly what banks/investors want to see (SBA compliance included). ✅ Proven Results – Clients secured loans, grants, and VC deals after rejections. ✅ Data-Driven – Your plan includes 3-5 yr financial forecasts, SWOT, market analysis, and competitive edge. ✅ Fast & Scalable – Need funding urgently? I optimize for speed without sacrificing quality. 📍 Global Expertise, U.S. Standards While I operate internationally, my specialty is crafting SBA-compliant, investor-ready business plans for U.S. businesses. Why Location Doesn’t Limit Results My clients choose me not for my geography, but for my: ✅ Proven U.S. funding track record (See 100% success rate) ✅ Round-the-clock availability (24/7 project access) ✅ IRS/SBA-compliant financial models Try me risk-free, I’ll prove my expertise in your first draft. Industries I've Helped Fund: Food & Hospitality: Restaurants 🍽️, Food Trucks 🚚, Catering 🎂 Retail & E-Commerce: Online Platforms 🌐, Retail Brands 🛍️ Health & Wellness: Cannabis 🍃, Fitness & Nutrition 💪, Non-Profits 🤝 Logistics & Trade: Trucking 🚛, Automotive 🚗, Small Farms 🌱 Real Estate & Startups: Real Estate 🏡, Startups 🚀 Tech & Services: SaaS/Apps 📱, Consulting 💼 (Don't see your niche? I've probably covered it - ask me!) 📑 Your Complete Business Plan Package Includes: 1. Core Business Documentation ✓ Executive Summary – A compelling snapshot of your opportunity ✓ Company Profile – Overview, mission/vision, and legal structure ✓ Roadmap to Success – Clear goals, objectives, and milestone tracker 2. Market Intelligence ✓ Industry Deep Dive – Trends, size, and economic relevance ✓ Competitor Analysis – Your unique advantages and differentiators ✓ Target Customer Profile – Segmented buyer personas and demand validation 3. Growth Blueprint ✓ Marketing & Sales Strategy – Customer acquisition plan ✓ SWOT Analysis – Strategic positioning framework ✓ Implementation Timeline – Quarterly action plan with KPIs 4. Financial Evidence ✓ Investor-Grade Projections – 3-5 year P&L, cash flow, and balance sheets ✓ Funding Requirements – Capital needs and use of funds ✓ Visual Data Suite – Charts, graphs, and financial dashboards Plus: SBA-compliant formatting, unlimited revisions, and post-delivery consultation. 📂 What You’ll Get: Investor-Ready Plan (PDF/Word) Market Research & Financials (Charts, Graphs, Forecasts) Unlimited Revisions (Until You’re 100% Satisfied) Post-Delivery Support (Funding Strategy Calls) Client Success Story: From Bank Rejections to $5M Funding One of my clients, a tech startup with groundbreaking potential, came to me after facing four consecutive bank rejections. Despite their innovative concept, they lacked a plan that convinced investors. Here's how we turned it around: The Challenge: ❌ Rejected by 4 financial institutions ❌ No clear financial projections or market analysis ❌ Unconvincing competitive differentiation Our Solution: In just 2 weeks, I delivered: ✅ An investor-grade 35-page business plan with SBA-compliant financials ✅ Data-driven market analysis proving their $12M opportunity ✅ Clear 3-year projections with multiple funding scenarios The Result: "After Sadiq transformed our rough ideas into a professional plan, we secured $5M in startup funding from a bank that had previously rejected us. His work exceeded every $3,000+ consultant we interviewed at a fraction of the cost. We've since hired him for two additional projects!" — Tech Startup Founder, SaaS Industry 💡 Ready to Get Funded? 1️⃣ Click "Invite to Job" (top right). 2️⃣ Tell me: Your business stage (Pre-launch? Scaling?). Your funding goal (e.g., $500K loan, 1M VC round). Your deadline (if urgent). 📊 Business Plan Performance Metrics (Across 1000+ Clients) • 83% funding success rate for clients after bank/investor rejections • Avg. 2.8x higher capital secured vs. self-written plans • 60% faster approval timelines for SBA loans & grants • 100% investor-grade financials with 3-5 year projections 📈 Pro Stats to Highlight • 92% Client Repeat Rate – "3/4 clients hire me for 2+ projects" • 18-Day Avg. Funding Timeline – "From plan to bank transfer" • 100% SBA Compliance Rate – "Zero revisions needed for approval" 📝 Real-World Wins • Food truck client funded $250K in 14 days • Cannabis business secured $600K with a compliant SBA plan • Online retailer grew from $0 to $1.2M revenue in 18 months I respond in less than 5 minutes. Let’s turn your vision into a plan that opens wallets.

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