Business Consulting Plugin for Claude
Transform Claude into a senior strategy consultant with a comprehensive management consulting toolkit.
Business Consulting Plugin for Claude
A comprehensive management consulting toolkit that transforms Claude into a senior strategy consultant. Just install the plugin and start asking — no technical knowledge required.
16 consulting skills | 24 ready-to-use commands | 5 industry overlays | 48 reference guides with templates
What This Plugin Does
Once installed, Claude gains deep expertise in management consulting — from market sizing and competitive analysis to M&A strategy and digital transformation. You get structured, consultant-grade deliverables instead of generic answers.
Before this plugin: "Can you help me analyze my market?" → Generic bullet points
After this plugin: /market-scan HR software for mid-market companies
→ TAM/SAM/SOM sizing, growth drivers, competitive landscape, regulatory trends, key players, and strategic implications — structured like a McKinsey engagement
Quick Start
Step 1: Install
In Claude Cowork or Claude Code, run:
/plugin marketplace add abinauv/business-consulting
/plugin install business-consulting@abinauv-business-consulting
Step 2: Set Your Context (Optional but Recommended)
Tell Claude about your company so every analysis is automatically tailored:
/set-context Acme Corp, B2B SaaS, $50M ARR, 600 employees, US-based, selling HR software to mid-market companies
Step 3: Start Using Commands
Just type a command and describe what you need. That's it.
Commands at a Glance
| What You Need | Command | Just Type... |
|---|---|---|
| Market overview | /market-scan | /market-scan electric vehicle charging |
| Competitor deep-dive | /competitor-profile | /competitor-profile Salesforce |
| SWOT analysis | /swot | /swot our company vs top 3 competitors |
| Financial model | /financial-model | /financial-model SaaS company, $5M ARR, 30% growth |
| Benchmark vs peers | /benchmark | /benchmark our sales efficiency vs industry |
| Strategy deck | /strategy-deck | /strategy-deck market expansion into Europe |
| Due diligence | /due-diligence | /due-diligence TargetCo acquisition |
| Cost reduction | /cost-optimization | /cost-optimization our G&A spending |
| Market entry plan | /market-entry | /market-entry Southeast Asia |
| Org design review | /org-design | /org-design spans & layers assessment |
| Scenario planning | /scenario-plan | /scenario-plan impact of AI on our industry |
| Data analysis | /analyze-data | /analyze-data then upload a CSV or paste data |
| Change management | /change-plan | /change-plan ERP migration affecting 500 employees |
| Pricing strategy | /pricing-analysis | /pricing-analysis our SaaS pricing tiers |
| M&A strategy | /ma-strategy | /ma-strategy should we acquire DataCo for $80M |
| Customer insights | /customer-analysis | /customer-analysis why are enterprise customers churning |
| Digital transformation | /digital-assessment | /digital-assessment our company's digital maturity |
| Risk assessment | /risk-assessment | /risk-assessment supply chain and operational risks |
| Talent strategy | /talent-assessment | /talent-assessment engineering team retention |
| Innovation strategy | /innovation-assessment | /innovation-assessment our R&D portfolio balance |
Multi-Step Playbooks
These combine multiple skills into end-to-end analyses:
| Playbook | What It Produces |
|---|---|
/growth-strategy [company] | Market landscape → competitive position → strategic options → financial case → presentation-ready deliverable |
/turnaround-playbook [company] | Financial diagnosis → 90-day stabilization → 12-month restructuring → transformation roadmap |
/ma-assessment [target] | Strategic rationale → commercial DD → valuation → synergies → risk analysis → go/no-go recommendation |
Usage Examples with Sample Responses
Example 1: Market Scan
You type:
/market-scan HR technology for mid-market companies
Claude responds with:
HR Technology — Mid-Market Segment: Market Overview
Market Sizing
Metric Value TAM (Global HR Tech) $62B (2025), growing at 11.2% CAGR SAM (Mid-Market HR Tech, North America) $14.8B SOM (Realistic addressable) $1.2–1.8B based on positioning Growth Drivers
- Remote/hybrid workforce complexity — driving demand for integrated platforms
- Compliance burden — multi-state and multi-country regulations increasing
- AI-powered automation — talent acquisition, performance management
- Employee experience — retention pressure shifting budget to engagement tools
Competitive Landscape
Tier Players Positioning Leaders Workday, ADP, UKG Full suite, enterprise-leaning Challengers BambooHR, Paylocity, Rippling Mid-market native, modern UX Disruptors Deel, Gusto, Oyster Global payroll, contractor-first Key Trends
- Platform consolidation (point solutions → unified suites)
- AI copilots for HR business partners
- Skills-based talent management replacing role-based
Strategic Implications
- Opportunity: Mid-market remains underserved by enterprise vendors
- Threat: Horizontal platforms (Rippling) expanding feature coverage rapidly
- Action required: Differentiate on industry-specific workflows or vertical integration
Example 2: SWOT Analysis
You type:
/swot Our company — $50M ARR SaaS selling HR software, 600 employees, strong in mid-market but losing enterprise deals
Claude responds with:
SWOT Analysis: Acme Corp
SWOT Matrix
Helpful Harmful Internal Strengths: Strong mid-market NRR (112%), deep HR domain expertise, 4.5 G2 rating, fast implementation (avg 38 days), loyal customer base Weaknesses: Limited enterprise feature set, single-product dependency, brand recognition below top 5, engineering team stretched thin, gross margin (73%) below best-in-class External Opportunities: AI-powered features as differentiator, international expansion (UK/ANZ), vertical-specific modules (healthcare, manufacturing), partner ecosystem Threats: Enterprise vendors moving downmarket, economic slowdown affecting mid-market budgets, rising CAC across channels, consolidation pressure from PE-backed competitors TOWS Strategic Options
Strategy Action Priority SO (Strength + Opportunity) Leverage domain expertise to build AI-powered vertical modules HIGH WO (Weakness + Opportunity) Partner with system integrators to compensate for limited enterprise capabilities MEDIUM ST (Strength + Threat) Double down on mid-market loyalty programs to defend against enterprise downmarket push HIGH WT (Weakness + Threat) Invest in brand building and analyst relations before window closes MEDIUM Recommended Next Steps
- Commission a build-vs-buy analysis for enterprise features (Q1)
- Launch 3 vertical-specific modules starting with healthcare (Q2)
- Establish strategic partnerships with 2 SI firms (Q2)
Example 3: Financial Model
You type:
/financial-model SaaS company, $50M ARR, 35% growth, 73% gross margin, targeting Rule of 40
Claude responds with:
3-Year Financial Projection
Metric Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 ARR $67.5M $87.8M $110.0M Growth Rate 35% 30% 25% MRR $5.63M $7.32M $9.17M New ARR $20.0M $23.5M $25.5M Churned ARR ($3.5M) ($4.2M) ($4.8M) Net New ARR $17.5M $20.3M $22.2M Gross Margin 74% 76% 78% EBITDA Margin 5% 12% 18% Rule of 40 Score 40 42 43 FCF $1.7M $7.0M $14.3M Unit Economics
Metric Current Target CAC $38,000 $32,000 ACV $83,000 $95,000 LTV $332,000 $427,500 LTV/CAC 8.7x 13.4x CAC Payback 14 months 11 months Sensitivity Analysis
Scenario ARR Y3 EBITDA Y3 Rule of 40 Bull (40%/35%/30%) $130.7M 20% 50 Base (35%/30%/25%) $110.0M 18% 43 Bear (30%/25%/20%) $93.6M 14% 34 Key Assumptions & Risks
- NRR assumed at 112%, declining to 110% as base grows
- S&M spend dropping from 45% to 38% of revenue (efficiency gains)
- Risk: If NRR drops below 105%, Rule of 40 target at risk in bear case
Example 4: Customer Analysis
You type:
/customer-analysis Why are our enterprise customers churning at 2x the rate of mid-market?
Claude responds with:
Enterprise Churn Analysis
Churn Comparison
Segment Logo Churn Revenue Churn NRR Enterprise (500+ emp) 14% annual 11% 94% Mid-Market (50-500) 7% annual 4% 112% Gap 2x worse 2.75x worse 18 pts below Root Cause Analysis (Pareto)
Cause % of Enterprise Churn Cumulative Missing enterprise features (SSO, SCIM, audit logs) 32% 32% Poor executive relationship management 24% 56% Implementation took >90 days (expectation: 45) 18% 74% Competitor displacement (Workday, UKG) 15% 89% Budget cuts / M&A 11% 100% Customer Health Score — Enterprise vs Mid-Market
Health Indicator Enterprise Avg Mid-Market Avg Product usage (DAU/MAU) 28% 52% Feature adoption (modules used) 2.1 / 6 4.3 / 6 Support tickets / month 12.4 3.2 Exec sponsor engagement Low (1 QBR/yr) Medium (2/yr) NPS +8 +42 Recommended Actions
Priority Initiative Expected Impact Timeline P0 Build SSO/SCIM/audit log (table stakes) -8% enterprise churn Q1-Q2 P0 Assign dedicated CSMs to all enterprise accounts -5% churn, +6 NPS Immediate P1 Redesign enterprise onboarding (90→45 day target) -4% churn Q2 P1 Quarterly exec business reviews (not just QBRs) Improved retention signal Q1 P2 Win-back campaign for recent churns (<6 months) 15-20% recovery rate Q2
Example 5: Change Management Plan
You type:
/change-plan We're migrating from 3 separate HR tools to one unified platform, affecting 400 employees across 5 offices
Claude responds with:
Change Management Plan: HR Platform Consolidation
Stakeholder Map
Stakeholder Influence Impact Current Stance Strategy CHRO (sponsor) Very High High Champion Leverage as visible advocate IT Director High Very High Supportive Co-own technical decisions Regional HR Managers (5) High Very High Mixed Convert through early wins Payroll Team (12) Medium Very High Resistant Address fears, show benefits All Employees (400) Low Medium Unaware Phased communication campaign ADKAR Assessment
Phase Status Gap Action Awareness Low Employees don't know why change is happening Town halls in Week 1-2 Desire Medium HR team sees value; payroll team fears job loss 1:1 sessions with payroll Knowledge Not started No training plan yet Build role-based training tracks Ability Not started Depends on system go-live Sandbox environment + practice Reinforcement Not started No success metrics defined Define KPIs and celebrate wins 90-Day Communication Plan
Week Audience Channel Message 1-2 All staff Town hall + email Why we're changing (vision + burning platform) 3-4 HR + Payroll Workshop What's changing for YOUR role specifically 5-6 Managers Toolkit Manager talking points + FAQ for their teams 7-8 All staff Video + intranet Demo of new system — see it in action 9-10 Power users Training Hands-on sandbox training (train-the-trainer) 11-12 All staff Go-live comms Launch day guide + support resources Risk & Resistance Mitigation
Risk Likelihood Impact Mitigation Payroll team resistance High High Guarantee no job losses; show how role evolves Data migration errors Medium Very High Parallel run for 2 pay cycles Training fatigue Medium Medium Bite-sized modules (15 min), not full-day sessions Regional adoption gaps Medium High Local change champions in each office
Working With Your Own Data
You can upload files and Claude will analyze them using consulting frameworks:
- Upload a CSV of monthly metrics →
/analyze-data Review this for trends, anomalies, and strategic insights - Paste a P&L →
/financial-model Build a 3-year projection based on this data - Share customer data →
/customer-analysis Segment these customers and identify churn risks - Upload org chart →
/org-design Assess spans of control and recommend restructuring
Claude will ask clarifying questions if it needs more information — just answer naturally.
All 16 Skills
| Skill | What It Does | Try It |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research | Market sizing, industry analysis, growth drivers, regulatory landscape | /market-scan fintech payments |
| Competitive Analysis | Competitor profiles, strategic group mapping, war gaming | /competitor-profile HubSpot |
| Financial Analysis | Financial models, DCF, unit economics, SaaS metrics | /financial-model our Q4 budget scenario |
| Strategy Frameworks | SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, BCG Matrix, Blue Ocean | /swot our product line |
| Operations | Process optimization, Lean/Six Sigma, supply chain | /cost-optimization customer support operations |
| Benchmarking | Peer comparison, gap analysis, maturity assessment | /benchmark our engineering team vs industry |
| Data Analysis | Cohort analysis, regression, segmentation, trend analysis | /analyze-data + upload file |
| Deliverables | Slide decks, memos, board presentations | /strategy-deck Q1 board update |
| Change Management | Stakeholder mapping, communication plans, training | /change-plan office relocation |
| Pricing | Value-based pricing, tier design, elasticity | /pricing-analysis our subscription plans |
| M&A | Target screening, synergy modeling, integration planning | /ma-strategy evaluate 3 acquisition targets |
| Customer Insights | Journey mapping, personas, churn drivers, CLV | /customer-analysis NPS deep-dive |
| Digital Transformation | Digital maturity, AI opportunities, tech stack | /digital-assessment our operations |
| Risk Management | Risk registers, Monte Carlo simulation, mitigation | /risk-assessment regulatory compliance risks |
| Talent Strategy | Workforce planning, retention, compensation benchmarks | /talent-assessment sales team attrition |
| Innovation | Innovation portfolio, stage-gate, design thinking | /innovation-assessment our R&D pipeline |
Industry-Specific Analysis
The plugin includes pre-built industry overlays. Use /set-context and Claude automatically applies the right metrics, benchmarks, and terminology:
| Industry | Example Metrics Applied |
|---|---|
| Technology / SaaS | ARR, NRR, Rule of 40, burn multiple, LTV/CAC |
| Healthcare | Readmission rates, reimbursement, FDA pathways, clinical outcomes |
| Financial Services | NIM, efficiency ratio, combined ratio, AUM, TPV |
| Consumer / Retail | Comp sales, sales per sq ft, basket size, e-commerce conversion |
| Industrial / Manufacturing | OEE, capacity utilization, book-to-bill, aftermarket mix |
Installation
In Claude Cowork or Claude Code
/plugin marketplace add abinauv/business-consulting
/plugin install business-consulting@abinauv-business-consulting
For Local Testing
git clone https://github.com/abinauv/business-consulting.git
claude --plugin-dir ./business-consulting
Contributing
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on adding new skills, commands, or industry overlays.
License
MIT — see LICENSE for details.