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Tailored bookkeeping and financial solutions to support your companys goals
Our mission? To ensure that every client has clear and legible books and records, financial foresight, and the ability to make sound business decisions based on our work product and guidance...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- BPO
- Accounting
- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
National GEO, AEO and AI video agency. We get you recommended by AI, then build the ads and systems
Pittsburgh-based national GEO, AEO and AI video agency. We get businesses recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI, then produce video ads that convert. Also AI consulting, sales agents, dashboards and AI-ready sites. GEO from $2,500 month one, then $2,000/mo...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We make your business grow!
Our goal is to help small and medium business grow and get to the level they want to achieve! We are here to help you! If you grow, we grow!...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Product design for companies worldwide
UX/UI design team that turns your business ideas into human-centered products...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Tomsk, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Business automation and AI for UK construction and law firms
Severus is a UK business automation and operations partner for construction companies and law firms. We connect the systems you already use and add AI where it saves real hours. Offices in London and Tallinn...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- IT Services
- AI Development
- Software Development
- ERP Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
NEXT-GEN AI AND XR EXPERIENCES AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS
Award-winning creative AI & XR development studio for digital products, immersive experiences & interactive installations...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Global Brand Management Group Helping Influencers & Top Level Executives in their Transition to Becoming Entrepreneurs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From Dayton to Digital: Amplifying Emerging Voices
We are a small marketing consultant agency located within Dayton, Ohio that assists in giving others a louder voice. We provide creative digital marketing and branding strategies, along with web and graphic design, through visual and personal communication. We are a small social enterprise that has assisted...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HR That Works For You
Turning the Corner HR is an award-winning consulting firm that helps growing organizations build stronger businesses through Fractional HR, recruiting, leadership development, compliance, and strategic HR consulting. Since 2011, we've partnered with companies nationwide to align people strategies with...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Staff Augmentation
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Building An Unbiased World
Tezeract, the AI powerhouse, specializes in Computer Vision and offers innovative AI solutions in ML, DL, NLP, and more. We empower businesses through AI-powered solutions and business automation. We're the secret sauce for businesses, injecting AI-powered sparks into operations and automation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Software Testing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 39 Projects Listed
Your Trusted Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner
Dynamics Square USA is a Microsoft Solutions Partner helping businesses transform operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and AI solutions. We provide ERP and CRM consulting, implementation, migration, customization, integration, and support services tailored to business needs. Our...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- ERP Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- AI Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Guiding SMB owners in acquisitions and exits. Advisory firm & HoldCo buying & incubating companies.
As a HoldCo, we buy, incubate, and operate businesses. As an Advisory Firm, we guide SMB owners and business buyers through acquisitions...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $280/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Reliable Partner in Your Global Business Ventures
At Mercury Consulting, we offer specialized services to help individuals and businesses thrive in a dynamic global landscape...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where Strategy Meets Real Results
We partner with beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle brands (& more) to create and execute high-impact digital, marketing, and eCommerce strategies that drive real results...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI-powered LinkedIn lead generation and appointment setting for B2B companies.
Pipeline AI helps B2B companies generate qualified sales conversations through AI-powered LinkedIn outbound. We combine prospect research, targeting, personalised outreach, conversation management, and appointment setting into one platform...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Financial Expertise for Nonprofits, Nationwide.
Altruic Advisors is a CPA and financial consulting firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations. Audits, reviews, and tax preparation services are available through our offices in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington, DC...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategist | Speaker | Consultant
TanaMSession.com is a woman/minority-owned small enterprise Human Resources firm specializing in organizational and change management, executive leadership coaching and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business Analytics Simplified
We are experts in business analytics and business intelligence solutions. From data to dashboards to decisions, we help you every step of the way...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
- Location
- Worksop, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Expert Advice for Transformative Impact
Várri Consultancy offers strategic insights and tailored solutions to help forward-thinking executives realize their visions. With expertise in finance, law, and technology, the firm goes beyond business consulting to deliver transformative solutions guided by integrity and a commitment to balancing the...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
One Step Ahead®
Ready to scale your business? We help companies stay ahead of the markets, unleash their business potential and earn competitive advantage. Supercharge your sales pipeline, fast-track market entry and kickstart revenue growth today...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
- Direct Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your App can grow more. No web. No off. Only Apps. No distractions.
At ARKANA, we assist mobile applications with technology, marketing, advertising, and consulting for their teams. With over a decade of industry experience since 2009, we've supported apps for various clients, from startups to major corporations like ABA English, Cabify, Waylet, and more. Our services include...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- CRO
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- Location
- León, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Join Us As We Continue To Make Boston A Greener, Healthier City.
Greenovate Boston leads community-driven climate innovation across neighborhoods, working with city agencies and residents to reduce emissions, build resilience, and achieve carbon neutrality...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Boston, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Helping Founders and Entrepreneurs accelerate business growth.
Helping early-stage companies gain financial clarity through growth strategy and fundraising readiness.Argona Partners is a collective of hands-on startup experts helping founders and entrepreneurs scale and accelerate their business by providing collaborative, science-based strategy consulting and...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grow Beyond Your Limits
Damaar turns UAE business setup from a maze into a clear pathexpert guidance across mainland, free zone, and offshore formation, so your company launches right the first time...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Denver Product Design and Engineering Innovation
Auell Consulting is a Denver Product Design company. Our team of engineers and industrial designers can take a product from idea to market or solve challenging manufacturing issues. We were founded in 2009 and have years of experience and expertise taking products to market...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Morrison, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Immerse yourself in an experience that distinguishes us in a constantly evolving landscape.
At DRAFT Design Web, we don't just offer solutions; we redefine the possibilities...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
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- Location
- Pamplona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transforming Workplaces | Inspiring Futures
The HR Innovator Group helps businesses transform their peopler operations with customized HR support, compliance expertise, and HR technology optimization, building scalable systems that drive growth and culture...
Top Services:
- HR Outsourcing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Trusted Financial Partner
FACT ADVISORS is a highly respected and experienced financial services firm located in the heart of Las Vegas. With over 15 years of international experience in the financial industry, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you navigate your financial journey successfully...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Make better decisions with your digital marketing investments.
Waypoint Advisory is a digital advisory and strategy consulting firm with teams in Sydney and Melbourne. We specialise in SEO, PPC, and digital strategy consulting for business owners, in-house teams, and digital agencies. Our website design approach uses high-quality templates, delivering fully opt...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Custom AI and automation for growing UK businesses
York-based AI development consultancy for UK businesses of 10 to 200 people. We find the manual work between the systems you already use and build custom automations and AI agents that remove it. Fixed-price Automation Audit first; first system typically live within a month...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- BPO
- Software Development
- Big Data Analytics
- IT Services
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- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
More Qualified Appointments, Zero Monthly Commitment.
We consistently book qualified appointments for marketing agencies and SaaS startups on a pay-per-qualified-call model no monthly retainers, no fluff. We've booked decision-makers at major e-commerce brands like NeuroGum, SpaceGoods, and Gymshark for agencies like TripleScale and Eskimoz, and driven pipeline...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Delivering Excellent
Hire your best team for your data entry entry requirement...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Market Research
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $4/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Smart Design, Strong Concepts.
We focus on creating comprehensive branding and identity systems, products and packaging, exhibitions and events, websites and apps, marketing and advertising, and aim to foster ineffable experiences for humans (and also sometimes dogs)...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
Your trusted partner for sustainable growth in a complex digital landscape.
Pronovean helps small and medium businesses (SMBs) build or buy digital technology solutions to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive profitability...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Mono, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Quality over Quantity
A Leading Outsourcing Center in Europe with the Healthy Ambition to Remain at the Top! Our business is on par with the standards established by the industry thanks to the exceptional quality and industry understanding that we provide. You may be certain that we will provide you the highest possible level of...
Top Services:
- BPO
- eCommerce
- Accounting
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $14/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Do More With Less. Build Systems That Scale.
Simple Stack is an operational data and AI consulting firm, building scalable workflow automation systems. We replace spreadsheets and disconnected tools with structured systems for campaigns, approvals, reporting, and operations. Trusted by teams at Amazon, Audible, and Johnson & Johnson...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Systems That Run Your Business
Alpha Digi Solutions is an AI automation agency that builds systems to take manual work off your team: CRM, sales, onboarding, support, workflow, and AI agents, for growing and mid-market companies across the US and UK. Fixed scope, fixed price, live in 4 to 8 weeks...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- AEO
- CRM Consulting
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Casper, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Webshops that boost e-commerce
Presentise is a strategic design partner with over 15 years of experience, specializing in boosting e-commerce through high performing webshops. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including webshop strategy, web design, and web development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Oosterhout, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Empowering Innovations with Artificial Intelligence
Innovature is a global business consulting and technology services provider that specializes in delivering high-quality IT solutions. With a focus on digital and technology transformations, they offer custom software development and consulting services across various technology verticals, in addition to...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
- IoT
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- Location
- Chiyoda City, Japan
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trusted Advisors, VARs, Managed IT & Technology Broker Services.
Internet Nerdz stands as a premier technology services and consulting firm, dedicated to crafting innovative solutions tailored to meet the intricate demands of your digital transformation journey. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we specialize in developing cutting-edge strategies and solutions...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Compliance Solution
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- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boost business & customer conversion with PALM's digital marketing.
Our agency brings a solution-focused approach that drives real results across diverse industries, turning vision into conversion.See for yourself what our full service agency can offer...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Building Stronger Businesses
We live and breathe small to medium businesses. Helping business owners grow themselves and their businesses. We offer business coaching, marketing advice and implementation, website design, graphic design, SEO and social media management. Based in Perth, Western Australia, with a global reach...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Joondalup, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ethical and Honest Business Coaching
We provide small business growth while also helping the business owner better navigate the stress and dangers of business ownership. We guide them through and around all the potential and real issues that we have all experienced as small business owners ourselves...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build sales systems that increase conversions in less time so you can scale your business.
We help clients build high conversion sales workflows that operate on autopilots. Our client seen a minimum of 20% in top line revenue growth from our services...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shaping Brighter Futures, Empowering Growth
IM Strategic Planning is a forward-thinking company that specializes in delivering innovative solutions for strategic planning. With a focus on integrating cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, the company excels at helping businesses identify and pursue growth opportunities...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Longwood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Expert eCommerce CRO & Consulting Services
Rich Page: Website Optimizer brings over 15 years of expertise in eCommerce conversion rate optimization (CRO) and consulting, offering personalized services with no monthly fees and a high return on investment. With a focus on delivering high-impact recommendations and A/B test ideas, clients benefit from...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Streamline. Grow. Succeed.
Beyond the Chaos specializes in scalable operations and project management solutions tailored for small businesses, allowing entrepreneurs to shift their focus from day-to-day operations to strategic growth. With a dedicated team of experienced professionals, the firm alleviates the burden of managing...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- McKinney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tailored Business Strategies. Measurable Results.
Grierson Consulting, an award-winning business consulting firm, specializes in crafting tailored strategies to drive measurable results for its select partners worldwide. With a passion for uncovering winning combinations, assets, and talent, Grierson Consulting brings an entrepreneurial mentality to every...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Entrepreneurs for Lasting Impact
Build. Change. Impact. (BCI) offers expert coaching and proven strategies to help businesses maximize their potential. From creating clear visions to mastering time management, its services empower entrepreneurs to achieve steady growth and lasting impact. Fostering a supportive and empowering environment...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business Consulting Specializations
- Accessibility Consulting
- Automotive Consulting
- Business Management Consulting
- Business Operations Consulting
- Change Management
- Compliance Consultancy
- Dental Consulting
- Financial Consulting
- Healthcare Consulting
- Investment Management
- Legal Consulting
- Manufacturing Consulting
- Project Management
- Small
- Startup Consulting
- Strategy Consulting
- Telecommunications Consulting
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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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