We offer those working or interested in business consulting a dynamic range of products and services, from specialist qualifications to tailored membership packages to those seeking procurement advice.

The Institute promotes excellence and is in a unique position to provide details of business consulting services in every sector of the UK economy, through it's high-acheiving registered member listing.

Our work with procurement industry experts gives us the confidence in understanding what is expected of our business consulting members to ensure that we are succeeding to enhance industry performance.

The Institute of Business Consulting offers a range of services to its members. These services are offered to business consultanting professionals to assist them in their working lives. Our services assist members in running their businesses by sharing knowledge and developing key contacts and developing potential business opportunities. Exclusive membership benefits range from access to information and research to  benchmarking tools, legal advice and meeting room hire.

Management Information Centre - gives online access to one of the largest collections of management information in the UK . Subject Search accesses to Management Checklists, Professional Manager articles, Chartered Management Institute research summaries and details of the books and articles held in the  Management Information Centre.  Email requests to borrow books from our library or download forms to purchase copies of articles.  Alternatively, use the EBSCO database.‘Business Source Corporate’ to gain immediate access to a wide range of journal resources and company, mark et and economic data.

Ask a Researcher - service is available by telephone or email. Contact a researcher with your information needs and a response will be on its way to you with 24 hours.  Email MIC Enquiries or phone on 01536 207400.

Research – access to the latest research, designed to improve understanding, behaviour and practice on topics of importance to business consulting professionals. Access is available through our Management Information Centre.  Please contact via email, or phone 01536 207400.

Journals – free subscription to various publications, such as The Business Consultant newsletter, Professional Manager, Management Today and Business Adviser journal.

Competence Framework – reduced rates to purchase the Management Consultancy Competence Framework, which is the culmination of research and wide consultation involving the consulting profession, clients and academic bodies. Providing a framework and benchmarking tool for your career development.

Standard Terms and Conditions – reduced rates to purchase standard and (or) basic contract covering ‘best practice’ terms and conditions.

Legal helpline – Advice available on a range of areas including, but not limited too, residential conveyancing, personal injury, commercial litigation, debt recovery and insolvency. Please call 01536 207400.

Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance - preferential rates available by visiting our membership benefits webpages.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance – preferential rates to safeguard members when recruiting, interviewing and appointing staff.

Qualifications and Awards - learning opportunities for different experience levels: Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials and Diploma in Management Consultancy for members new to the profession or looking for formal accreditation of their skills and the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) Award - internationally recognised and independently awarded for more experienced consultants.  The Certificate and Diploma in Business Support for those who undertake business support practices in their work. These are supported by the Student Resource Centre.

Workshops and Training Courses  - a portfolio of courses relevant to business consultants at all stages of their career is available to IBC members at preferential rates.

For more information on services offered please contact membership on 01536 207480.