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Best Chicago Small Business Consulting Firms

30 Companies - Rankings updated: August 08, 2026

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  • Disruptive Advertising

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    Top-Rated PPC & Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Driving Results

    We've done thousands of audits and discovered that 76% of marketing budgets are wasted. We'll show you where yours is leaking and how to fix it fast. No fluff. No strings attached...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Disruptive Advertising Services

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Adobe
    • Scotts MiracleGro
    • Litter-Robot
    • Guitar Center
    • Fandango
    • PennyMac
    • Diesel Power Gear
    • Death Wish Coffee
    • TruDog
    • Conoco Phillips
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    Disruptive Advertising Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous Marketing Manager, Sound Approach at Sound Approach
      4.8

      eCommerce Review from Anonymous

      Right after launching our campaigns with Disruptive, we saw results almost instantly. Our monthly revenue jumped from about $50,000 to over $70,000. Every key Google Ads metric improved, and by November, we were already nearing $550,000 in revenue, well on track to hit our $700,000 annual goal.

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous GuideCX, Head of Marketing at Guide CX
      4.8

      PPC Review from Anonymous

      We’ve been working with Disruptive on a long-term PPC strategy, and they’re constantly optimizing campaigns and landing pages based on performance. They use Google Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, Unbounce for landing page testing, and run ads through Google and LinkedIn, with knowledgeable experts for each channel.

    • Jackie Arends
      Jackie Arends Marketing Manager at USA Clean
      4.8

      Digital Marketing Review from Jackie Arends

      Disruptive Advertising is in charge of our online advertising, which includes PPC, social media marketing on Facebook, email marketing, and, more recently, Amazon marketing. They create content for the campaigns and manage them, create email templates, and automate [...] email marketing campaigns. Regarding our PPC efforts, we focus on Google Ads and Facebook Ads, and we recently started our Bing advertising efforts as well. Our ROAS is currently at about 4X5X. (Verified via email)

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  • Dimov Tax

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    Let us save you time & money.

    Let us save you time & money.

    Dimov Tax offers expert domestic and international tax and financial services, including individual and business tax preparation, cryptocurrency and stock taxation, IRS/state notice resolution, forensic accounting, M&A consulting, property management accounting, CPA letters, and tailored strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Innovate. Develop. Thrive.

    Innovate. Develop. Thrive.

    Founded in 2002 and based in Chicago, TXI specializes in UX design and custom software development for a wide range of global clients...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    Understand your customers. Design & build better technology.

    We're a digital experience agency with a fierce commitment to keeping people at the center of our work...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Takeaway Reality

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    AR, VR and AI Agency.

    AR, VR and AI Agency.

    We are an award-winning AR, VR and Metaverse agency working with some of the world's largest brands as well as SME's and startups. Some of our most notable clients include: Microsoft, Peugeot, Best Buy, Citroen, Ford...

    Top Services:

    • VR/AR
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Top Paid Media & Performance Marketing Agency. We Develop Measurable Success.

    Top Paid Media & Performance Marketing Agency. We Develop Measurable Success.

    HK Digital helps eCommerce brands grow with expert Paid Media, Search, and Social strategyplus advanced reporting, analytics, and Slack KPI alerts...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Go Global. Act Local.

    Go Global. Act Local.

    We are a network of Public Relations agencies that will help you in 80+ countries to tell your story, enter foreign markets, launch your products and services, or just send your business news to the media...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creating Moments That Matter

    Creating Moments That Matter

    Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Brand & Advertising Support for Amazon Sellers

    Brand & Advertising Support for Amazon Sellers

    Increase your Amazon sales in as little as 30 days!...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We build software products that stand out

    We build software products that stand out

    Honeycomb Software is an IT Consulting and Software development company serving clients since March 2015...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $36/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • DONE HQ is a team of Agile approached Web Engineering Consultants specializing in Custom Web Development, Development Operations Support, and Technical Marketing Strategy...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Better Marketing Starts Here

    Better Marketing Starts Here

    Since 2008 we've been helping startups and small businesses around the world to deliver better, more relevant marketing strategies and tactics. Combining branding, messaging, design, SEO and CRO with a wide range of tactical marketing initiatives, we help you increase awareness, credibility, reputation, trust...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Business Consulting
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Architecting growth with purpose.

    Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Keeping You Tech Savvy

    Keeping You Tech Savvy

    eGuide Tech Allies partners with emerging nonprofits and self-funded small businesses to ensure that the technology they are using to power their organizations is effective and efficient. We specialize in digital creative technology (websites, marketing tools, analytics) and operational technology (CRMs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Small Business Accounting, Technology, & Growth Consulting.

    Small Business Accounting, Technology, & Growth Consulting.

    Fred Lundin CPA LLC is a Chicago-based CPA accounting and technology consulting firm specializing in serving e-commerce, solopreneurs, and small business owners. With a dedicated focus on these sectors, we provide tailored financial and technological solutions to help our clients thrive in their respective...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Help Manufacturers Modernize Their Legacy Data Systems

    We Help Manufacturers Modernize Their Legacy Data Systems

    IT Impact, Inc. delivers custom database and software solutions using Microsoft technologies. Through its Access Experts division, the company specializes in Microsoft Access development, database repair, system upgrades, and migrations to SQL Server and cloud platforms...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Elevating Brands | Growing Businesses

    Winger Marketing is a full-service marketing and public relations agency headquartered in Chicago. Winger Marketing has worked with businesses to create effective integrated marketing and public relations programs and campaigns since 1986. We work seamlessly with internal resources or, in some instances...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Preparing your business for tomorrow by understanding your business today.

    Preparing your business for tomorrow by understanding your business today.

    We empower small and medium-sized businesses to make the very most of the technology they have, helping them to drive greater productivity and efficiency, while reducing costs...

    Top Services:

    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Our Partners To Revolutionize the Globe

    Empowering Our Partners To Revolutionize the Globe

    Zenith Strategic Global Partners (Zenith SGP) is a trusted executive search and consulting firm, delivering talent solutions and strategic insights worldwide. We specialize in executive search and human capital services, consulting, strategy, expert advisory, mergers and acquisitions, leadership development...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • South Shore Analytics will Transform your Company's data from a nuisance to an asset

    South Shore Analytics will Transform your Company's data from a nuisance to an asset

    South Shore Analytics is a trusted data analytics firm specializing in full-stack data implementations—everything from data warehouses to dashboards. This means you don't have to worry about building a team around us or hiring multiple companies to get the job done right. We will partner with you to develop...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your stories, our designs

    Your stories, our designs

    Excal Design is a Chicago based branding and digital marketing agency. Our services include Branding, Web Design, SEO, Digital marketing, Experience Design and Advisory...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Revolutionize Your Healthcare Practice.

    Revolutionize Your Healthcare Practice.

    iCareBilling is a private American Healthcare IT Company that provides Insurance Credentialing, Medical Billing and other services to the healthcare industry across the United States, integrating services with any EHR, Practice Management, or Medical Billing Software...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Solutions For Business Growth

    Digital Solutions For Business Growth

    At Dunn Solutions Group, we provide comprehensive digital solutions to help businesses grow. Our services range from digital strategy and marketing automation to mobile app development and business consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Global Workforce Solutions Company

    Global Workforce Solutions Company

    At Net2Source (N2S), staying ahead of the curve isnt optional its who we are. As a global Talent Company, Net2Source isnt just observing the future were building it. Our proprietary AI-powered recruiting engine enables us to deliver pre-vetted, on-demand talent at speed and scale...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • Let Us Handle the Back Office Burden

    Let Us Handle the Back Office Burden

    Quality Back Office (QBO) relieves business owners from the burdensome tasks of payroll, bill pay, invoicing, bookkeeping, accounting and more. With a dedicated team of real people and over 10 years of experience, we have successfully taken over 500+ back offices. Let us be your go-to back office provider...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • BPO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • CDH is an international accounting and consulting firm with headquarters in Chicago and Itasca since 1996...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Since 1968, PKF Mueller, a top 15 certified public accounting firm in the Chicago area, has provided a wide range of services including external and internal auditing, accounting, tax, business valuations, mergers and acquisitions services, employee benefits, and management consulting...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Unlocking Business Potential With Assured Quality Analysis & Consulting

    Unlocking Business Potential With Assured Quality Analysis & Consulting

    We are Bizwit Research & Consulting, your business consulting and intelligence services partner. With a team of industry leaders and a network of skilled analysts, we excel in analyzing market trends, predicting future impacts, and providing precise business insights tailored to your strategic requirements...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • World's Leading Provider Of Fractional And Permanent Inside Sales Talent

    World's Leading Provider Of Fractional And Permanent Inside Sales Talent

    Inside Sales Staff is the world's leading provider of fractional and permanent inside sales talent. Our services are available for inside sales representatives (BDRs, SDRs, AEs) to inside sales executives. Inside Sales Staff can help you hire one person or build an entire inside sales organization...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Unleashing Authenticity, Elevating Brands.

    Unleashing Authenticity, Elevating Brands.

    We are a brand strategy agency strategizing brands and their ecosystem for entrepreneurial, small, and mid-sized organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Reputation Management
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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