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

1. Remote/hybrid workforce complexity — driving demand for integrated platforms
2. Compliance burden — multi-state and multi-country regulations increasing
3. AI-powered automation — talent acquisition, performance management
4. 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

1. Commission a build-vs-buy analysis for enterprise features (Q1)
2. Launch 3 vertical-specific modules starting with healthcare (Q2)
3. 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.