[header] How to hire a marketing consultant [title] Consider your company's current marketing needs. [step] You should analyze whether a marketing consultant is the right person to hire, or if you can find solutions elsewhere. The following are situations that many companies face where they may consider a marketing consultant. 
[substeps] A company who is looking to increase their social media presence can hire a social media consultant. You may be able to find social media experts in your own company who would be willing to take on social media account maintenance and interaction by dedicating an hour per day to do so.