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Founded in 2008, Vaimo is the global leader in delivering award-winning digital storefronts, omni-channel solutions and mobile apps. Our only focus is to drive digital commerce success for our brand, retail and manufacturer clients. With 15 global offices across EMEA and APAC and over 350 employees, we...
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- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are creative problem solvers focused on business results and effectiveness. Established in Sofia, Bulgaria, GOBOX is an independent advertising agency that operates at the global and local scene by delivering value through new marketing thinking and efficiency of resources. Our close team of advertising...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
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- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our 200+ employees take pride in finding creative solutions to our clients toughest challenges whether they need us to assist with applying new technology and functionality which will increase revenue by improving their services for their customers or to reduce the expense of trying to maintain older...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Product Design
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- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an 360 Digital Marketing Agency based in Barcelona since 2012. We are a global benchmark in online marketing with a consolidated know-how in Strategic Performance Marketing.We are experts in developing optimized marketing solutionsto turn our clients’ digital investment into successful results. What...
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- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At Connect Digital we are committed to innovation and efficiency, delivering tailored, user-centred digital experiences that seamlessly connect people, brands, and services...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Uhura is a digital marketing and technology agency that creates digital strategies, applications and campaigns to reach and involve people with relevant content. We combine strategic excellence of consulting with the agility of an digital agency. We aspire to delivering excellent, user-centric digital...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
As a marketing advisor with over 25 years of experience, I help SMEs transform their digital marketing strategies to drive sustainable business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Delivering world-class products to Fortune 500 companies and cutting-edge startups for over three decades, we have navigated every economic climate, optimizing production costs to provide our clients with exceptional ROI...
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- Software Development
- IoT
- AI Development
- Wearables
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Motto® is a strategic branding and digital agency that helps global brands and daring startups scale, disrupt, and lead. From strategy to identity, we build bold, standout brands that win hearts and markets...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Prodigia Consultores provides Online Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Drupal, Online ROI, SEO, SEM, SMO, Online Marketing Seminars, and Online Advertising services...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Malaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Nearshore Portugal is a company that connects ambitious projects to highly qualified skilled teams, providing the best nearshore IT services, such as project management, software, mobile and website development. From a very strategic location, Nearshore Portugal offers dedicated and cost effective resources...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- IT Services
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a digital agency that works on the web and develops online relationships. We help companies pursue and achieve business objectives through digital marketing and communication tools. We support companies in the web environment to create value. We learn with enthusiasm the dynamics of different markets...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Padua, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Percept is a branding agency in Sydney, Australia. Experts in brand identity & packaging design. Services; brand positioning, brand strategy, brand development, brand identity, brand design, branding, packaging design, brand communications, marketing communications, digital design & website design...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 57 Projects Listed
Appnovation is a comprehensive digital consultancy that collaborates with enterprises to foster innovation. They offer a wide array of services such as Google app engine development to help businesses explore new opportunities, gain competitive advantages, and create engaging digital experiences...
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- IoT
- AI Development
- Managed Services
- Web Design
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
For years, mindnapped has been creating films for companies, television and communication agencies. We provide comprehensive services for all aspects of film and video production. From conception to realization, from camera movement to post-production – you obtain all services from one source. We are based...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Dusseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Erretres, founded in 2003 by Pablo Rubio Ordás, is a strategic design consultancy that connects brand, business, and digital to drive growth. Our multidisciplinary team adapts to each challenge, guiding clients from strategy to execution with clarity, purpose, and impact...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elmwood is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed brand consultancy that combines strategic insight with creative excellence, helping brands evolve quickly and effectively through every experience they create...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Backbone is focused on the future of the web. We are a fully integrated design and technology company that transforms ideas into future-proof digital experiences and help our clients reach the next step...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Burnaby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ziba is a global innovation and design consultancy based in Portland, Oregon, pioneering human-centered innovation since 1984. From creating the USB flash drive to redefining industries, we blend consumer insights, strategy, and design to develop transformative products, services, and experiences across...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
M16 Marketing is an award-winning web design and digital marketing firm based in Atlanta. We help companies Achieve Sustainable Success...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Kogital is a digital agency offering 360° digital marketing communication solutions, producing KPI based strategies and creative campaigns to increase their customers' return on investments. Our services are social marketing, digital media buying, Google Ads, creative design...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $89/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vaylian Studios is a Burbank, California based boutique creative agency specializing in immersive digital experiences, visual effects, animation, video production, and experiential design. Founded in 2015, the nimble studio blends cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge AR/VR/MR, serving brands across...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- VR/AR
- Wearables
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Untitled Era is an independent creative agency in New York City. We think change is good. Times change. People change. Brands change. Since 2013 we’ve worked closely with brands to help them step up, startup, or start over. We use design, technology, and content to do it...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tea n TonicA hub for all your creative PR & Marketing needs we help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape! be it media relations, digital marketing, graphics, social media campaigns or just consultancy, we have a strategic plan for it all!The CEO: Anuradha started working in PR in London in 1997 for...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Panaji, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TRACCS is the largest independent public relations network in the Middle East and North Africa with more than 275 professionals working across 14 countries, from offices in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai, Kuwait, Doha, Muscat, Manama, Cairo, Beirut, Amman, Damascus, and Marrakesh, and affiliate offices in Istanbul...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
HUB provides branding and identity design, production design, illustration and infographics, package design, experience design, exhibition design, art direction, web design, presentation design, custom objects and items, comprehensive brand strategy, project management, marketing, campaign development...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PR agency which believes in giving more than expectation of client. Aspire has been the leading agency in the PR industry of India since 2004, its 14 years small journey with wisdom and extensive experience of organizing more than 1800 press conferences and 5000 plus press releases with best PR results to...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brand Revolt (Formerly Relic) provides strategic guidance and content creation that prioritizes building genuine connections with audiences. The agency focuses on helping clients craft a strong brand identity, build owned media strategies, and nurture communities that are more engaged and likely to continue...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
U-Thrive Marketing is Tulsa's premier full-service digital marketing & website design agency based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We provide the following services to our clients:SEO Tulsa - Search Engine Optimization Tulsa Website Design & Web-Development Pay Per Click Marketing & Management / Online Advertising Tulsa...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Let's get acquainted! We are traffic sales agency SMMSTUDIO, which specializes on Facebook / Instagram Ads. We are one of the leaders in Ukraine in terms of experience, results, number of current clients and specialists on the staff. Also, we have our own training system for new employers...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded in 2013, Mind Studios is a custom software development company working with growth-stage and mid-market businesses across the US, UK, Europe, and MENA...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
ORCA PACIFIC, an Amazon PPC and marketing agency, offers various services to optimize and manage your Amazon business...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Custom Software Development Company...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bandung, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Manning & Co. (M&C) is an established marketing firm headquartered in Sydney and Singapore. M&C was founded in 2008 by marketing expert and serial entrepreneur, Gemma Manning.M&C was born from Gemma’s vision to be trusted marketing partner for businesses and provide a strategic, end-to-end solution with...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Niswey is a digital marketing company, specialising in Inbound and Account Based Marketing methodologies. From delivering content solutions for over a decade to now generating even more business value using technology and marketing, we’ve constantly evolved ourselves to serve what our customers value...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Medium Rare Content Agency is a leading agency specializing in connecting brands to customers through the power of compelling storytelling. With a focus on creating and distributing relevant, credible, and targeted content, we initiate conversations that guide customers throughout the purchase journey...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Pyrmont, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
MarketResearch.com is a comprehensive online platform that offers an extensive range of market intelligence products and services...
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- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Location
- Rockville, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Evolved Commerce is an agency that specializes in helping companies with their Amazon Seller Central accounts. We are Business Intelligence and Marketplace Management/Optimization experts. We work with sellers to increase sales and profit through optimizing listings, inventory management, feedback...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lehi, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At our core, we specialize in crafting websites and online marketing campaigns along with inbound marketing that deeply connects with your target audience...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Landenberg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a healthcare research, foresight and design strategy consultancy. We distill business challenges into clear action plans derived from market and human realities...
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- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Coforge stands as a global digital services and Cloud Consulting provider, enabling clients to transform through domain expertise and innovative technologies. Focused on select industries, we leverage Cloud, Data, Integration, and Automation to create intelligent businesses. With presence in 21 countries and...
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- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- Accounting
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Living Online: Australia's premier digital marketing agency. From SEO to Snapchat Marketing, we'll propel your online goals with exceptional ROI and ROAS. Choose the extraordinary, choose Living Online...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- West Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Having its origin in early 2004, Miracle Studios is an IT firm headquartered in Chandigarh. Miracle Studios has a team of 70+ skilled, experienced, passionate and creative team members who work hard to deliver quality results to clients.We started with designing but today we have extended our services to all...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Software Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
FMS Franchise is the only full service franchise consulting agency that offers marketing and sales support to its clients...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hudson Cutler & Co. is a technology-driven marketing and communications company that develops great ideas to address the most complex business and social challenges. With industry-leading experts in branding, social media, technology development, research & insights, paid media and public relations, Hudson...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vision One is an award-winning strategic insight agency specialising in brands, communications and culture. Since its inception in 1999, Vision One has developed expertise in UK and international B2B and consumer research...
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- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Advertising
- Branding
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
SHERMAN has a proud track record in public affairs and dental PR, having spearheaded the marketing and PR for prominent oral and cosmetic surgery practices. Our clients in the dental sector trust us for our adeptness in conveying complex messages, our genuine understanding of the dental landscape, and our...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help B2B leaders read their market and redesign their work through our Market Research and AI Advisory Services. AI is rewriting the rules twice over: for how your market buys, and for how your company works. Leaders need to see both clearly, and then act. We call that Act With Clarity®...
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- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Infocus Technologies Pvt Ltd., started its journey in 2007 as a Business Consulting, Information Technology and Service Company. We are primarily focused on SAP & AWS Consulting, Implementation and Support services.The company was promoted by a group of senior IT and Management professionals, with years of...
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- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Business Consulting Firms
What types of problems do consulting agencies typically solve?
They usually solve problems that are too important, too cross-functional, or too urgent for an internal team to handle alone. Business owners hire business consultants when they need to grow, improve execution, manage risk, or change how the business runs.
- Strategy and growth problems: Businesses hire a strategy consulting firm when they know the current path is not strong enough, but have not yet agreed on the next move. PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey found that 42% of CEOs say their company will remain viable for less than 10 years if it stays on its current path. Organizations rely on business consulting agencies when they need help with their growth strategy and when they want to learn how to compete.
- Digital transformation and technology gaps: Business consulting firms help businesses turn technology spending into measurable operating results. Gartner reported that only 48% of digital initiatives meet or exceed their business outcome targets. McKinsey reported that 78% of organizations use AI in at least one business function, yet more than 80% say they are not seeing a tangible enterprise-level EBIT impact from generative AI.
- Operational performance problems: Consultants help with low productivity, weak margins, slow throughput, poor planning, supply chain instability, inventory problems, and uneven service delivery across business units or geographies. They redesign processes, improve decision rights, cut waste, and build a more resilient operating model.
- Organizational and talent issues: A business consulting company can redesign organizational structure, clarify accountability, improve governance, support transformation offices, and build workforce capability. ManpowerGroup reported that 72% of employers are having difficulty filling roles, based on a survey of 39,000 employers across 41 countries. Consulting work increasingly includes workforce planning, reskilling, and change management, not just strategy decks.
- Risk management, resilience, or crisis exposure problems: A consulting firm helps with cybersecurity, regulatory response, geopolitical shocks, technology disruption, and business continuity. According to IBM, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million, and 70% of breached organizations said their operations were significantly or moderately disrupted. When risk starts affecting operations, cost, customer trust, or board-level decisions, companies often bring in consultants because they need both specialist expertise and fast execution.
How much do business consulting services cost?
Business consulting costs vary widely depending on the type of firm, the problem being solved, and the pricing model.
Hourly rates
- Small business consultants: $75
- General business consultants: $100-$250
- Experienced specialists: $250-$500+
- High-end or niche experts: $500-$1,000+
For ongoing advisory or support, business consulting firms charge monthly fees:
- Small business retainers: up to $2,500/month
- Mid-market or specialized retainers: $5,000-$25,000+/month
Top-tier consulting firms such as Deloitte Consulting LLP and McKinsey consultants charge differently, since they bill clients for the entire team's fee rather than individual fees.
- Pricing is often $100,000 to $1M+ per project
- Weekly team costs can reach tens of thousands of dollars, depending on seniority and scope
What should be included in a consulting proposal?
Business consultants should provide a strong proposal that removes uncertainty for the client. It should clearly define the problem, the approach, the expected outcomes, and the commercial terms.
A strong consulting proposal should answer four questions clearly:
- What problem are you solving?
- How will you solve it?
- What results should we expect?
- What will it cost and how long will it take?
How do I avoid getting locked into a long-term consulting relationship that doesn’t deliver measurable value?
You need to structure the relationship around clear outcomes, short commitments, and accountability from the start. Most consulting projects don't succeed because of unclear expectations and weak performance tracking. According to McKinsey & Company, only about 30% of large business transformation programs fully achieve their goals, often due to unclear objectives and weak tracking.
You should set a clear baseline, define target improvements, and agree on a timeline. For example, instead of saying you need to improve operations, set the goal to reduce operating costs by 10% within six months.
Avoid large upfront commitments and start with a short diagnostic or pilot phase, which can last 4 to 8 weeks, and include a formal review point before moving forward.
Define a clear scope of work and deliverables. The agreement should specify exactly what the business consulting firm will deliver, when those deliverables are due, and what is explicitly out of scope.
To avoid long-term dependency, require knowledge transfer to your internal team. This includes documentation, tools, and training that allow your staff to operate independently after the project ends.
What results should I realistically expect from a consulting agency?
Business consulting companies should offer a measurable business impact. Depending on the project, a measurable business impact may include cost reduction, revenue growth, improved margins, faster processes, or higher productivity.
A good consulting agency should deliver clear strategic direction, measurable performance improvements, faster execution, specialized expertise, and lasting internal capabilities. You should expect expert knowledge that will help your organization become more capable than it was before.
What information should I prepare before reaching out?
Prepare enough information to clearly explain your problem, your goals, and your current performance, so that the agency can assess the fit quickly and give you a realistic proposal.
At a minimum, you should be ready to share:
- A clear description of the problem (what’s not working, where, and why it matters)
- Your business goals (what success looks like in measurable terms)
- Key performance data (revenue, margins, growth trends, or operational metrics)
- Any existing initiatives or strategies already in progress
- Your budget range and expected timeline
- Who the key decision-makers are
What is the difference between boutique consulting firms and large consultancies?
The difference comes down to scale, specialization, cost, and how work is delivered. Boutique business consulting firms tend to be focused and flexible, while large consultancies offer broader capabilities and global reach.
| Boutique consulting firms | Large consultancies |
| Focus on a specific industry or problem (e.g., pricing, supply chain, AI). | Offer a wide range of services across industries (strategy, tech, operations, risk). |
| Small, senior-led teams with direct involvement from experienced consultants. | Larger, layered teams (partners, managers, analysts) with more standardized delivery. |
| More adaptable, faster decision-making, and customized approaches. | Strong global presence, established frameworks, and ability to handle large, complex transformations. |
| Often more cost-efficient for targeted projects. | Higher fees due to brand, scale, and large team involvement. |
| Deep focus on specific problems with hands-on execution. | Structured methodologies, often combining strategy with large-scale implementation programs. |
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