Consulting for the 'Missing Middle': How SMEs Can Access Corporate-Grade Strategy

The Missing Middle

In India, we have micro-businesses and we have conglomerates. The "Missing Middle" the mid-sized companies often struggle to scale. They have outgrown their founder's direct control but haven't yet built professional management layers. Consulting firms for Indian SMEs are designed to solve this specific growth plateau.

The Strategy Gap

These companies are often "penny wise and pound foolish." They scrimp on hiring expert advice, fearing the cost, and end up paying millions in operational inefficiencies. They try to reinvent the wheel when the blueprint already exists. They need small business operations consultant help but fear the price tag.

Democratizing Access

The new wave of consulting platforms focuses specifically on this segment. They offer scoped, fixed-price projects (e.g., "Sales Audit" or "HR Setup") that give SMEs predictability. It allows the Missing Middle to build the muscle of the giants without the bloat. It bridges the gap between ambition and execution capability.