When to Engage a Long-Term Consultant vs. a Full-Service Firm
Businesses today must decide between engaging independent consultants or full-service firms, and the right choice depends on scope, goals, and resources. Independent consultants offer flexibility, cost efficiency, and deep, long-term insight, while firms provide scale, structure, and multi-functional delivery. For ongoing strategic alignment, long-term consultant engagements deliver continuity and tailored expertise. For complex, large-scale projects, outsourcing to firms ensures speed and coordination. Many companies now adopt hybrid research partnerships, combining the depth of consultants with the infrastructure of firms. At Nextyn, we help organisations build this balance, blending independence and scale to achieve smarter, faster, and more sustainable consulting outcomes.