5 Best Business Consulting Companies in Winnipeg Trusted by Savvy Entrepreneurs
My uncle recently decided to open a small bar in Osborne Village. While we were brainstorming fun bar ideas together, I suggested he hire a business consultant. Not surprisingly, he didn’t want to.
Well, I pointed out massive changes in the industry today, compared to when he was younger. Now, it’s all about social media presence, branding, and technology upgrades. That’s when he—reluctantly—agreed.
After much research, I came up with the best business consultants in Winnipeg. I hope you find this list useful as well.
How much do business consultants charge in Winnipeg?
1. Wiltshire Business Services, Inc.
Address: Winnipeg
Phone: +1 204-226-8272
Wiltshire Business Services has been helping various organizations since 2018, from fresh startups and cooperatives to established businesses and nonprofits. Leading it is Bill Granger, who has served over 300 local entrepreneurs.
As a business consultant, he first creates an actionable plan by analyzing market trends and identifying growth opportunities. Then, his financial team will review your numbers in detail and provide insights to help you make critical decisions.
If your operations are already up and running, they can streamline processes and remove bottlenecks to improve your efficiency.
Price-wise, we noticed that they’re surprisingly affordable. They’ll even help you apply for grants to pay for their services.
One thing to note—they fully operate online, meaning they don’t have an actual office. While this works out perfectly for remote businesses, it might not be ideal for those who prefer in-person meetings.
Billy is a true visionary, passionate, & self-motivated
“Billy is a true visionary, passionate, self-motivated individual with diverse knowledge about business strategies & operations. His approach towards processes is exceptionally out of the box and of high standards. It’s a privilege knowing and working with him.”
— Sumegha Gupta, Principal Product Architect at CARMIS, President of NSD Tech, Online Review
Extremely easy-going & passionate about what he does
“Thanks to Billy’s hard work, dedication, knowledge, and abilities, my business can now grow. With a thoroughly researched business plan, my business can now flourish and become what I always dreamt it would become. Billy is extremely easy-going, easy to reach, passionate about what he does, and makes you feel comfortable the moment you meet him. He genuinely cares about the people he helps. We could have never done without him!”
— Serge Leclerc, Owner & CEO, Leclerc Courier Inc, Online Review
2. Online Business Systems
Address: 115 Bannatyne Ave, Suite 200
Phone: +1 800-668-7722
Business hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM–5 PM
Online Business Systems was founded in 1986 by Chuck Loewen based on an inspiring vision—to build a consulting company that genuinely cares about client success. I think they pretty much nailed it.
They’re mostly known for project management, where they use a collaborative approach to transform an idea into a realistic plan of action. In fact, their work snagged them the PMI Manitoba Chapter’s Project of the Year Award.
Their team also handles business development, assisting with mentoring and training employees in modern techniques like test automation and CI/CD.
Unlike traditional firms, they even have an Innovation Lab. This is where they tackle business challenges using AI, Gen AI, machine learning, and neural networks—that’s impressive hi-tech stuff right there.
As you may have noticed, they’re very tech-driven. They might not be a good fit for more conventional businesses.
Perfect solutions for different business problems
“Perfect solutions for different business problems.”
— Dimitrii Rafalovich, Google Review
Dedicated and professional people
“Team of dedicated and professional people.”
— Sergey Pochikovskiy, Google Review
3. Swank Business Solutions
Address: 285 Balmoral St
Phone: +1 204-869-0004
Business hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM–5 PM
Swank Business Solutions is a full-scale, Indigenous-owned digital solutions partner that works entirely remotely and offers customized support. This allows them to collaborate not only with Canadians but also with clients around the world.
What sets them apart from other consulting firms is that they’re CDAP-Approved. This is a program that helps small and mid-sized companies get funding to upgrade their tech and automate processes.
And if you need help with marketing, they’re your guys—their niche skills in SEO and content creation will help modernize outdated tactics.
They can even procure English and French-speaking workers for your bilingual projects; something not all firms can provide.
While we love their specialized services, you should probably expect them to come with a higher price tag.
Top of the line service
“Top of the line service, dealt with all my digital needs. Will be recommending this place to all businesses I know. Best digital marketing company in Winnipeg! Thanks, guys!”
— Mahirah Rose, Google Review
Very professional and very helpful
“Very professional and very helpful throughout the whole process! Highly recommend! Their work ethic is the type of work you want!”
— Derick Deleon, Google Review
4. World Trade Centre Winnipeg
Address: 200 Portage Ave, Unit 101
Phone: +1 204-253-4888
Business hours: Mon – Fri: 9 AM–4 PM
World Trade Centre Winnipeg has been a go-to team for Manitoba businesses since 2013. Why? Because, unlike other firms, their consultations are totally free!
Yep, these complimentary sessions can be done in-person and virtually, plus there’s no limit to how many times you can meet with them. The only catch is that they might give you a few homework tasks to complete before the next session.
Just because it’s free doesn’t mean you’ll be getting generic advice. They tap into their global network, so you’re getting international insight tailored to Manitoba’s unique business landscape.
They also run a paid Business Planning Program made up of six virtual sessions to help you write an investor-ready business plan.
If all of these sound too good to be true, I guess it kind of is—we heard a few reports about appointments being cancelled at the last minute.
Knowledgeable, helpful, and prompt
“I had a very good experience interacting with WTC Winnipeg on the topic of market research for a specific sector. Ms. Olubowale was knowledgeable, helpful, and prompt in providing the information I needed to move forward in my business.”
— Greg Kroeker, Google Review
Provided clear, actionable advice
“I recently had a consultation at the World Trade Centre with Eric, and it was outstanding. Eric was knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me, asking many questions and giving more information. He provided clear, actionable advice, gave me many resources and steps I can start with. His enthusiasm and insight made a real difference, and I hung up feeling inspired, sitting there with a big smile. Highly recommend consulting with Eric for anyone looking for expert guidance!”
— Ірина Коваль, Google Review
5. inVision Edge
Address: 135 Innovation Dr #360
Phone: +1 204-813-2103
Business hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM–4:30 PM
Since 2012, inVision Edge’s mission has been straightforward—to stop talking about it and start making it happen.
They’ve been at it to date, helping over 140 companies across a wide mix of industries—agriculture, insurance, nonprofits, etc. Some familiar names in their client list include the University of Manitoba and IGM Financial.
Their consulting process is broken down into three steps, the first being Strategic Readiness. During this stage, they assess your strengths and weaknesses and uncover growth opportunities.
Next comes Strategic Plan Design, where they shape a focused strategy for your organization. Strategy Execution is where the magic actually happens—they use workshops and coaching to turn that plan into reality.
We do feel like their strategy-focused services are geared more towards mid- to large-sized companies rather than solo entrepreneurs.
Has been a part of our success for the past 5 years
“The Team at inVision Edge is a great partner and has been a part of our success for the past 5 years. Their deep insight into innovation and strategy has helped provide us with a clear understanding of our direction and fully supports our culture of innovation.”
— Grant Shaw, Google Review
Pivotal partner in the development of an innovative culture
“inVision Edge has proven to be a pivotal partner in the development of an innovative culture, innovation framework and a proven system for taking new ideas and making them real.”
— Ron Asmundson, Google Review