Although most businesses say they look for expertise and skills than formal qualifications, you can benefit from a degree in business or management. Your previous experience in running your own business or working in a management team is a prerequisite for applying to opening as a business adviser. Self employment is another career option, where you advice start ups to find the funds, develop product idea and help with marketing and promotion. You can also offer assistance to established businesses by providing product development guidance, streamlining production lines and cutting edges.

You will need a variety of skills including sales skills, finance management, planning skills and efficient communication skills. The better your skills, the higher your chances will be to landing a job. Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) offers short term courses and workshops and you can get recognised qualifications of various kinds including post graduate programs in business coaching and mentoring. The short courses are usually undertaken after you are absorbed into an organisation.