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The software studio on subscription. We are setting the standard for software built with AI...
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- Software Development
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Were not just a vendor. We care, we deliver, and we fit right in.Since 2004, Boldare has helped organizations build and scale digital solutions combining deep tech expertise, strategic UX/UI design, and AI-augmented delivery. But what truly sets us apart? Ask our clients...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Gliwice, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Geeks Ltd is an award-winning AI consultancy and custom software development company. With 18+ years of experience and 1,500+ projects delivered, we help business leaders in Transport & Logistics, Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Education, and Government harness AI to improve efficiency...
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- Software Development
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- Sutton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Synapse Team will help your business increase the effectiveness of your company with the help of our industry-leading outsourcing and outstaffing solutions. We make high-quality IT expansion possible by providing knowledgeable employees, adaptable service, and reduced operating expenses...
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- IT Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
9MILLS helps businesses build, automate, and grow through custom software development, AI automation, web and mobile apps, and performance-driven growth systems designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and business results...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Swivel is a B2B RevOps and go-to-market agency that runs marketing, demand generation, business development, and sales enablement as one connected system through its proprietary Revenue Operating System (RevOS). Swivel helps B2B companies in SaaS, tech, manufacturing, and professional services build...
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- Business Consulting
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth.We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Sherwood Park, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Most businesses know something is slow or broken. They don't know exactly what to fix, or where AI actually fits. We start there: map your processes, find the highest-ROI automations, then build, run, and help your team adopt them as your ongoing AI automation partner. Certified n8n Expert Partner, Clutch...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Tuckahoe, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're a courageous and grounded studio located in North Atlanta, partnering with purpose-driven businesses to venture beyond the familiar, uncover their true purpose, and sharpen their vision. Through strategic thinking and intentional design, we help brands find their voice and create meaningful impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bydas is a digital agency founded in Porto that supports and develops unique solutions across digital channels. With a strategic and multidisciplinary approach, it focuses on tailored solutions that help brands stand out in a competitive market. It combines creativity, technology, and performance, with a...
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- Digital Marketing
- Big Data Analytics
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Idea Link builds tailored AI and digital products that solve real business problems with measurable impact. We deliver:AI process automation;Custom AI development;AI strategy & consulting;Custom software and WEB & mobile app development...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ThinkSwift is a Melbourne-based custom software studio that builds custom operating systems for established businesses. We work with firms doing $2M$10M+ that have outgrown their off-the-shelf tools but don't need enterprise-grade platforms built for companies ten times their size...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Cremorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Clearflow Ops builds AI-powered systems that streamline and scale operations for modern companies...
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- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
O2B Technologies is a certified Odoo Partner in Austin, Texas, helping U S businesses implement, customize, and scale Odoo ERP 500+ implementations. Get a free consultation...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data-Sleek, located in Irvine, Orange County, CA, is an AI and data consulting agency that helps organizations turn raw data into measurable business value. We specialize in data architecture, strategy, integration, data warehousing and AI strategy and implementation...
Top Services:
- Big Data Analytics
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- IT Services
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Bitwords, we drive growth by leveraging AI and advanced digital transformation across the contech, fintech, and e-commerce industries. We specialize in creating seamless, tech-forward experiences that connect brands with their customers, optimize complex ecosystems, and maximize market opportunities...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Branding agency for marketing clarity. We align what an organization implies with what it intends through strategy, positioning, design, and messaging so marketing amplifies what is already obvious...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Aarons Brand is a boutique brand strategy and advisory practice led by Aaron Johnson, focused on helping founder-led businesses gain clarity on their beliefs, positioning, and purpose. The agency blends strategic consulting with hands-on execution, covering everything from brand strategy and identity to...
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- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Advertising
- Print Design
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- Location
- Morgantown, West Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Prepare your prop firm launch with reliable technology solutions that support every stage of your business. Execurve offers white label platforms, CRM systems, trading tools, and operational features to help entrepreneurs establish and manage successful prop firms...
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- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BXB CO. is a South Korea-based brand consultancy helping consumer brands overcome growth barriers and build stronger structures for their next stage of growth. We specialize in brand strategy, positioning, rebranding, identity systems, portfolio strategy, consumer insight, and global expansion...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Movement Maker installs Demand Infrastructure for professional service firms across the US. Predictable inbound pipeline, AI citations across ChatGPT, Google AI, Gemini, and Perplexity, and ongoing intelligence on where buyers are finding you...
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- AEO
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Superellipse is a cross-disciplinary design and innovation agency with studios in Mechelen and Antwerp. We bring together product design, engineering, brand design, service design, spatial design and digital design under one roof, with an in-house prototyping atelier and ISO 13485 certification.We work...
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- Product Design
- Engineering
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Mechelen, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a branding and design agency that focuses on category design...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mornington, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Arillic is an 8(a) certified marketing, communications and digital services company...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
FILMMAKING COMPANY FOCUSING ON BUILDING DEEP CONNECTIONS AND LASTING BRAND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR...
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- Audio Production
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tiny House Digital consults with architecture studios on marketing and business development through website strategy, search engine optimization, newsletter marketing, and PR and communications...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Established in 2008, we're an award winning creative agency that specializes in scaling & accelerating brands...
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- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- High River, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Fair Capital, your premier debt collection agency. Effective and affordable with a 'no recovery, no fee' policy. Maximum results with a positive approach...
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- Customer Support
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Spring Valley, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rather Design partners with brands who seek good looking, hardworking creative solutions. Mass market packaging, top end branding and web by the senior duo who have worked in-house at major brands and now service clients who start-up, emerging and established brand themselves...
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- Package Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- North Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a marketing and design firm built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs...
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- Product Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Direct Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our portfolio of services is focused on helping with each of the aspects necessary to have an effective online presence for your business...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Puebla, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a full-service creative marketing firm comprised of experienced business, marketing, and technology experts. We are driven by our objective and a genuine desire to assist our clients in succeeding. This is done through a wide range of marketing services that enable us to guide our clients from strategy...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Vernon, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Agencia PUNCH distinguishes itself by offering a cadre of seasoned professionals who specialize in delivering superior marketing solutions of the highest quality. Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our globally competitive pricing structure, ensuring unparalleled value for businesses seeking...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- La Plata, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Be More Cheetah is an agile marketing agency and consultancy known for its agility and effectiveness. We specialise in strategy and tactical deployment of projects and campaigns across various sectors.Unlock growth. Drive greater engagement. Enjoy improved ROI. Enjoy step-changing pace...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Poulton-le-Fylde, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Awwal Events is a premier event marketing and management agency based in the UAE. It delivers exceptional corporate and private events. The agency's expert team manages every detail, ensuring seamless execution and unforgettable experiences. With a reach across multiple countries, Awwal guarantees reliable...
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- Event Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Video Production
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help businesses communicate their to stand out within their market niches. We are a specialized B2B branding agency...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Incend Media helps organizations improve search visibility, AI discoverability, customer acquisition, and long-term growth through connected digital systems...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Springfield, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vivo Group, a Brisbane web design agency since 2010, crafts custom websites, mobile apps, and digital strategies. Our human-centred, user-research-driven approach delivers intuitive solutions for all businesses. Services: web design, development (WordPress, Symfony), apps, research...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Newstead, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A premiere technology services firm that empowers organizations to realize the full potential of their data and business processes. We take data generated from operational processes and enact robust data strategies to manage data across the enterprise and then convert your data into valuable information so...
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- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- UI/UX Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Signal-based outreach for commercial real estate...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At K-38 Consulting, we provide comprehensive CFO services designed to give your business the strategic financial expertise it needs to grow and thrive. From cash flow management to financial planning and tax optimization, we deliver actionable insights that drive smarter business decisions. Partner with us...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Copper+Oak is a creative + operations studio for independent restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Brand, Space, and Operations from first concept to open door: three stages, nine disciplines, one studio. Founded by an operator who ran a 13,000 sq ft brewery-restaurant for eight years...
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- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Design Services
- AI Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Rockwall, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Microsoft-certified Dynamics 365 consultants helping businesses unify ERP and CRM, streamline operations, and unlock data-driven decisions with Business Central, CRM, and Power Platform solutions from assessment and implementation to ongoing support...
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- Business Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Boxx Branding is a boutique branding agency specializing in brand building and management. We operate across three areas: Research, Brand Strategy, and Execution. We have developed a three-step method that helps companies strengthen their brand, attract more customers, and achieve consistent growth...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Kloudac is a Dubai- based accounting and business consultancy firm providing accounting, taxation, audit, and business setup services across the UAE...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BGS Headhunters is a two-office executive search boutique (Madrid and Miami) that fills executive and key-hire roles for mid-size companies. A partner runs every search from brief to offer and interviews each candidate personally. Our in-house AI screens thousands of profiles per search across all public...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HADID Marketing 360 is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Technopark Tangier, delivering high-impact SEO, social media, and growth solutions for businesses worldwide...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Tangier, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
All My Systems (AMS) is a UK-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, CRM and the Power Platform. We help small and medium-sized businesses streamline operations, improve visibility and work more efficiently with connected business systems. Unlike...
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- CRM Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
DITS is a business consulting and AI transformation company helping startups, SMEs, and enterprises modernize operations, adopt AI, build scalable digital products, and accelerate growth through strategy, engineering, cloud, automation, and global delivery expertise across global markets...
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- IoT
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a multi disciplinary brand consultancy reshaping businesses across the globe with curiosity and fervour. We pair evidence based research with human centric design methodology to partner with brands who wants to create value for the future...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Popular Services
What Are Small Business Consulting Firms?
Small business consulting is a type of service provided to assist small business owners, from starting points to growth and obtaining finance.
Outsourcing a consulting agency means investing in developing your company’s roadmap and implementing improvements on an ongoing basis. They evaluate the internal procedure that affects efficiency and impacts the finding of your company’s crucial financial drivers.
Small business consulting firms help their clients get the best out of their technological structure by:
- Analyzing Cost and Performance
- Discovering the Latest Insights
- Automating Complex Processes
- Implementing Intranets and Portals
- Streamlining Operations
- Running the Systems on the Cloud
What Does a Business Consultant Agency Do?
Consulting services for small businesses give their clients different types of solutions depending on the client’s aims, structure, and long-term goals. Below are the various tasks within the scope of work that a business consultant agency can help you with:
- Determining a business action plan
- Advising on the business policies (Human Resources (HR), IT, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP))
- Guidance on hardware and IT platforms
- Developing a roadmap for small business digital transformation
- Supporting legislation procedures and compliance
- Assisting Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- Identifying income streams
- Analyzing financial structure, including Activity Based Costing (ABC)
When you plan to scale your business and increase your revenue, consider the consultants who provide the following solutions:
- Process mapping. Understanding the current state and processes means laying the groundwork for an effective action plan.
- Reviewing the gaps. Zeroing in on the holes make it easier to establish the baseline of the present structure and space for further refinement.
- Implementation of the plan. Following the blueprint means gaining momentum, resulting in improvements and benefits in the later phases.
Consulting services for small businesses also create solutions for your company by researching and exploring your niche market. These solutions identify your priorities and improve your business plan while setting a clear direction of where to accelerate your goals.
These firms develop plans for a range of situations, such as:
- Reviews
- Growth
- Crises
- Restructuring
In addition, there are different niches of small business consulting services, and some of them are:
- Food and beverage
- Hospitality
- Beauty and salons
- Healthcare
- Retail
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FIND THEM HEREWhy Hire Consulting Services for Small Business?
Size of the global consulting market is $132 billion, which means that a lot companies are seeing profit and revenue rise when hiring the perfect-fitting consulting business partner.
There are many reasons to consider consulting services, and some of them are:
- Saving time and money
- Providing specialized advice
- Navigating changes in workload
- And more
Outsourcing a company that fits your business goals and priorities means having strong support for growth and scaling. Efficient collaboration can provide you with resolutions and focus that increases your company’s revenue and profit.
To develop your strategies, systems, and processes that enable scalability for the growth of your business, experts should provide you with the following:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Capacity
- And more
If the consultants cover your financial structure, you can expect services such as bookkeeping and payroll management, together with a review of your financial status.
Some small business consulting services work specifically on providing their clients with ISO compliance, including its common management system standard and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
This means following the next steps:
- Development
- Implementation
- Certification
- Maintenance of the Management System
- And so on
How Much Do Small Business Consultants Charge for Their Services?
Regarding the cost of small business consulting services in the U.S., the fees range from $95 to $1,500. At the same time, the average price is around $400.
The hourly cost ranges from $45 to $150 per hour.
When searching for your perfect fitting consultant agency, remember that fees vary depending on the following:
- Location
- Service you need
- Time frame (one-time or an ongoing consultation)
How to Find the Right Small Business Consulting Services?
Small business consulting firms collaborate with organizations to unlock their potential and support the growth and development of their client’s businesses. These agencies aim to create impactful strategies for your company and use their extensive networks to skyrocket your results.
When planning to find additional help, you should take into account the next steps of your cooperation process:
Step #1: Planning of Future Goals
When searching for your perfect business partner, consider that you should find common ground in understanding goals and tools for acquiring those goals. Visualization and understanding of the development methodologies are crucial steps for continued improvement.
Step #2: Understanding the Procedure
Small business consulting firms provide their clients with solutions such as highly detailed plans that present the strength of the present tools. These tools can be essential for routine operations to increase efficiency and reduce errors within your company.
Step #3: Creating In-detail Instructions
When hiring experts that provide consulting services for small businesses, you must remember that optimizing your internal structure takes a couple of months. To be sure that you are on the same page as your potential outsourced consultants, you have to thoroughly communicate the plans you have.
Step #4: Organizing the Workflow
Working with experts that can provide you with high-quality consulting services needs your full explanation of what you plan to do inside your company in the future. Enabling the workflow’s restructuring helps you improve possible business opportunities and assess the implications that these changes bring.
Step #5: Managing the Performance
A proper performance management solution gives your team security when acquiring external knowledge from the outsourced agency. Managing your past performance and focusing on the current KPIs is the first step in the process.
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Some small business consultants are like mentors or advisors who work on comprehensive planning and strategizing of the task workflow.
Hiring the best option from all the possibilities on the market means feeling safe with your choice. Finding a partner with whom you can share your business strategies and financial plans is important essential.
Question #1: How Can Your Company Provide a Quality Solution for Our Business Structure?
When asking this question, the agency you are interviewing should have several arguments, and some of them are:
- Discussion and analysis of your previous results
- Research of the market and industry trends
- Creating updated targets and aims
- Drafting and revisiting business plans
- And so on
Question #2: What Is Your ‘Genius’ Regarding Small Business Consulting Services?
Every small business consultant must be aware of their expertise and should know how to explain it to you in the interview. There is substantial enormous value in going from idea to action and providing you with a solid plan, which exceeds your current results.
Question #3: Which Steps Would You Take To Accelerate the Results of Our Current Business Plan?
Sometimes, hiring additional help in consulting services means recreating your current plan instead of creating a new one. As such, they should inform you of how they see progress in your company.
Question #4: How Does Your Payment Structure Look Like?
It is crucial to find out when and how much you need to pay to acquire knowledge from small business consultants. Many agencies ask for an upfront payment and the remainder after completion.
Question #5: What Happens in Case of Termination of the Contract?
This question provides a safety net to ensure how your potential business partner handles unplanned situations. Ask about the possible additional fees if it comes to termination of the contract and the timeframe of the termination notice.
Question #6: How Do You Manage Potential Errors?
A team who has years of experience in the field of small business consulting services can definitely make a few mistakes. Be sure to talk openly with your potential hire because they can prove their experience by knowing how to explain previous mistakes and errors.
Question #7: Do You Ever Outsource Your Experts?
Some agencies work with an in-house team of people, while others are outsourcing experts for certain niches.
Having a comprehensive outlook of the outsourcing process is a key point, so ask these follow up questions:
- How do you outsource your experts?
- Do you work on a particular project or per an hourly rate?
- Have you ever worked with two or more outsourced experts on one project?
Question #8: Does Your Agency Provide Team Educations?
It is useful to collaborate with a company who educates their team of people because you can be sure that they are up-to-date with latest knowledge. Working in the field of consulting services for small business means that the business strategists have the tools, expertise, time and energy to confidently employ your business plans.
Question #9: Can You Provide Support Although Our Collaboration Has Finalized?
Utilization of the business plan is one thing, but supporting your company after the process is finalized could mean additional tasks. Make sure to know if the agency you want to hire provides support and guidance at least six months after the end of your collaboration. In this case, you will know if you are about to handle rocky roads alone, or with the team of experts by your side.
Question #10: Have You Worked With Our Industry Before?
When scrolling through the agency's official portfolio, you might not find enough information on the general side. But, knowing about the experience within your industry will make you feel more secure in your choice of your future business partner.
Takeaways on Small Business Consulting Firms
To thrive in the market means having expert solutions provided to you for any situation your company might come across.
Outsourcing small business consulting services means being provided with the following:
- Managing your accounts
- Handling administration work
- Maintaining payroll
- And more
Finding a perfect agency for your company means you are handed solutions when it comes to:
- Security and protection
- Investment
- Savings
The most successful way to search for your perfect fit business partner in small business consulting is by filtering by the portfolio, team size, and overall costs according to your project’s timeframe.
Best of luck!
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