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Acorn Universal Consultancy provides outsourced finance & accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, taxation and financial reporting services for startups, SMEs, E-commerce business, agencies and accounting firms. We help businesses reduce significant operational costs, improve financial accuracy, streamline...
Top Services:
- Accounting
- BPO
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Aylesbury, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
Transforming Tomorrow, Today.
Gennext offers professional IT services to assist organizations in achieving secure digital transformations at optimal costs. We welcome discussions about your IT requirements at no charge, confident that you'll find us to be an ideal technology partner. Let us help you navigate your technological needs...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The entrepreneur agency.
Ipse Communication and Marketing the preferred agency for Mexican entrepreneurs, has been transforming ideas into successes since 2010. Based in Guadalajara, we offer digital and traditional marketing, web development, audiovisual production, photographic and legal services. We specialize in SEO, SEM, SMO...
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- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AI automation for businesses that want results, not roadmaps
Rift Automation Solutions builds AI-powered automation systems for UK SMEs from missed call text-back and lead follow-up to CV screening, invoice chasing, and appointment booking. We replace manual tasks with intelligent workflows, so businesses save time, capture more leads, and grow without hiring...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Customer Support
- Phone Answering Services
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building Digital Strategies for eCommerce Brands.
We are an eCommerce Website Development and Digital Marketing agency helping online merchants create better online experiences throughout the customer journey...
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- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Business Consulting
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A digital Marketing Agency specializing in mobile apps, websites, SEO & social media marketing.
DigitalGuru offers comprehensive digital marketing services, specializing in mobile app development, website development, SEO, and social media marketing. Leveraging our proprietary software, we expedite development, completing projects in weeks rather than months, backed by a dedicated team of tech...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate Your Business with SEO Excellence: A New Perspective
Welcome to my comprehensive digital marketing and business consulting services. I specialize in tailoring SEO solutions to maximize your ROI, leveraging proven strategies and customized approaches for unique business needs...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Progressive Web Strategy
Excellent Presence is an award-winning, woman-owned web strategy studio for mission-driven businesses & social enterprises. We craft goal-focused websites, practical SEO plans, and smart automation to fuel sustainable growth that honors your values. Let's expand your reach, not your workload...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- SEO
- CRO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Offering Holistic Support For Growth-ready Businesses
At RR PRJCTS, we offer holistic support for businesses ready to grow with intention. Through collaborative strategy, creative execution, and purpose-driven solutions, we help organizations build resilient brands, strong teams, and lasting impact...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- HR Outsourcing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Hudson, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Demystifying Web Presence | Simple Web Solutions
Bay Laurel Solutions is a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ business helping freelancers and SMEs thrive online with simple, effective web design, branding, and SEO. We create custom solutions that drive growth and reflect your brand...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Websites That Help You Win Your Dream Clients!
Crystaylor Creative specializes in website design and photography for women-led businesses and non-profit organizations. We help you showcase your work in a clear, compelling way that connects with your ideal clients. Our goal is to elevate your brand and support your growth through intentional, high-impact...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Aiea, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NineTen Media is a web design, digital marketing, and creative services company.
NineTen Media is a web design, digital marketing, and creative services company. We help businesses grow sales and gain momentum...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Birth place of awesome brands and web experiences
We are the design agency for brands that want to increase revenue and become unforgettable...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Experiences, Simplified
Are you struggling to keep up with your business?Don't let your app fall behind. Eagle IT Solutions is here to simplify your user experience, automate business processes, and free up time for you to grow your business.We can help you build a mobile app that's just right for your needs. We can also...
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- Mobile App Development
- Product Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Struga, Macedonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Elevate Your Brand With Our Expertise
Indigo Studio is a boutique social media marketing agency based in New Jersey, specializing exclusively in hospitality and F&B brands. By combining creative storytelling, content production, and performance marketing, the agency helps restaurants, venues, and hospitality businesses stand out and drive real...
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- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Roselle Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Marketing Is A Monster Well Help You Slay It
Whether its the life-sucking Google Beast, the unpredictable Meta Monster, or the wiley lil Wordpress, well help you get these creatures under control! Your online presence is too complicated...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Business Consulting
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Lebanon, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grow your business.
DigitalxMarketing is a trusted consultancy specializing in digital marketing, strategy development, and business growth initiatives. With a focus on delivering tailored solutions, we help businesses thrive in today's competitive digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We disrupt, problem-solve, and transform
We were a team of digital experts, enterprise architects, management consultants, and branding marketing experts, all aiming to deliver a positive impact on the private, public, and social sectors around the globe...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Build Your Reputation on Reddit. We Secure Your Spot in AI Answers.
Red-engage is a Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Reddit marketing agency. We help B2B brands get cited in AI answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini while building authentic community trust on Reddit...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Content & Digital Marketing Agency.
Poolside is your hands-on, dedicated partner in digital marketing committed to the granular process of good strategy and execution...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Tech Marketing Branch Your Team Need.
We develop tailored creative digital products such as websites, digital tools, and automation designed to help your company generate and convert more leads into real sales opportunities...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Mariana, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
UK Operations Partner
AtDesk is a UK-focused operations partner helping service businesses manage calls, customer support, dispatch, CRM and administrative workflows with clear reporting and accountable human support...
Top Services:
- Phone Answering Services
- Customer Support
- BPO
- Call Centers
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Blackburn, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We write the success story of your company with you.
Honegger&Bregenzer operates as a comprehensive agency based in Zurich, offering a spectrum of services encompassing strategy, branding, design, digital marketing, and website development, providing a consolidated solution for a diverse array of enterprises ranging from startups and SMEs to global brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Software and Services Company: Exceeding Expectations!
We accelerate your digital transformation with expert AI, CyberSecurity, Cloud & Automation solutions. We implement frictionless Multi-Factor Authentication, Keycloak, Duende IdentityServer integration, PKI and automated certificate lifecycle management. Also provide Recruitment & staffing services...
Top Services:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Consulting
- Managed Services
- AI Development
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build more than your website, we build your business.
With over 25 years in the business, we proudly serve small and medium-sized businesses. We craft visually stunning, user-friendly websites, optimizing them for search engines, and managing dynamic social media campaigns that drive measurable results. We don't believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every project...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unique Reporting For A Unique Approach
Our team was built to provide our partners with a full-scope of digital marketing services. From website design and development, to paid ads, to ongoing SEO & business consulting, we strive to be your one stop for everything digital...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Business, Our Solution
VirPhone provides cloud-based business phone systems, VoIP, and UCaaS solutions designed to help companies communicate more efficiently with scalable features, advanced call handling, device flexibility, and dependable support...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Digital Services
- IoT
- IT Services
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- Location
- Florence, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Queue Management System That Ends the Waits
Qwaiting is a cloud-based Queue Management System that helps businesses reduce wait times, manage appointments, streamline customer flow, and improve service experience through virtual queuing, SMS notifications, and real-time analytics...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Software Development
- AI Development
- CRM Consulting
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Big Spring, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Expert Marketing Solutions For The Restaurant & Bar Industry
Embark Marketing, a renowned restaurant digital marketing agency located in Texas, focuses on catering to the specific needs of the food and beverage industry...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Your Potential. Our Passion
We work together to help brands identify disruptive future opportunities and create new paths for growth in a sustainable economy...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are RAREBIT --- Rarely Ordinary
Rarebit, an emerging digital marketing, advertising & creative agency that is all set to provide the best exposure for various brands and create a solid brand identity. We are indeed the Rare Rabbits who are hopping around with great creative ideas and top solutions for your brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing, Advertising, Publishing.
With Morgan Online Media LLC as your partner, you can rest assured that your digital presence is in capable hands. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive results and exceed expectations. From concept to execution, we work closely with our clients to...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Toledo, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Portuguese Full Service 360º Marketing Creative Agency.
ADTRICK is a diverse team of talented individuals united by our commitment to crafting unique strategies. Our approach is to devise innovative solutions that elevate the significance of your brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- São Domingos de Rana, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Brisk Web Services: Your Accelerator in the Digital Race.
Brisk Web Services serves as your accelerator in the digital race, offering tailored strategies, measurable results, and a fervent commitment to driving businesses forward in the online realm. With a focus on delivering customized solutions and tangible outcomes, we are dedicated to propelling our clients to...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ćuprija, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elevate Your Braand. Dominate Your Market.
Unclaimed Digital is a Miami AI SEO agency that gets businesses recommended on ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, while ranking higher on Google. We also build WordPress and Shopify websites, run Google Ads and Meta Ads, and manage social media and content. Law firms, medical practices and...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- PPC
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business Made Better
ProfitWerx helps small businesses in Klamath Falls and surrounding communities get more from their technology and online presence. We provide professional IT services, technical support, web design, and SEO solutions designed to help businesses run better and grow...
Top Services:
- IT Services
- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Klamath Falls, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Growth Marketing for Small Businesses
Moorpark Marketing helps small businesses turn scattered marketing into a clear growth system. We support restaurants, salons, service businesses, ecommerce brands, and local companies with strategy, Google Ads, SEO, website optimization, analytics, and conversion tracking. Our work is built for owners who...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Beyond Ordinary
Brand creation atelier for creative founders. We turn ambitious creative labels into globally iconic brands through sharp market strategy, deep consumer insight, and future-forward trend intelligence...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The digital Food Agency
We are a digital agency from Barcelona specializing in food...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Traffic. My Passion.
We are online marketing experts for small and medium-sized businesses. We specialize in SEO, SEA, and Social Ads. we also help companies improve their websites strategically...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transforming your ideas into intelligent solutions.
Made There specializes in software development, including mobile and web applications, information systems consulting, data analysis, system integration, and data science using artificial intelligence. We transform your ideas into intelligent solutions to enhance your business...
Top Services:
- IoT
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing For Any Business Goal.
Harford Digital Marketing Solutions is dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategic and affordable digital marketing solutions. From website design and search engine optimization to comprehensive marketing strategies, we provide the support you need to succeed...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Havre de Grace, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Implementing the Future.
Serving small business in coastal communities since 2,000. A one-stop-shop, OurWebmaster does most everything in-house or will have a resource available to supply your need. OurWebmaster utilizes both commercial and open-source software to accomplish customer objectives...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Affordable, simple, and effective AI powered marketing and sales solutions tailored to your needs.
Agile Social Marketing is a results-driven agency specializing in AI-powered growth solutions for small businesses. We combine cutting-edge tools, reputation management, automation, and smart advertising to streamline workflows, boost engagement, and drive measurable results. From lead generation to website...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Framingham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Getting Your Business Found on the Internet
Merchant Bottom Line mission is to help small businesses get found on the Internet. We believe the business owner should focus on their business while we focus our attention on their Internet presence. We design and create very SEO friendly website pages and provide social medias and or eCommerce if needed...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New Boston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Built To Execute. Designed To Scale
SuppStaff is a specialized staffing and workforce solutions agency that connects businesses with qualified remote professionals across administrative support, customer service, virtual assistance, marketing, and operational roles. The agency focuses on helping companies scale efficiently by providing reliable...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Transforming Businesses Through Digital Innovation
Netquall is a global IT solutions and technology services company specializing in web design and development, web applications, custom software development, graphic design, digital marketing, and professional IT training. The company emphasizes delivering quality solutions within deadlines while maintaining...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Testing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Wayne, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Make Our Customers Life Easy
SoftSages Technology is a global IT solutions company delivering technology services that help businesses modernize, automate, and grow. Its expertise spans custom software, AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud, managed IT, mobile applications, digital marketing, and IT staffing. With industry-focused solutions and...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Malvern, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Eliminate Technology Frustrations, Headaches, and Downtime.
Ideal Managed Solutions provides complete business IT and cybersecurity solutions, from network and devices security, to user productivity and management, to business online marketing. We aim to become your technology partner, not just another vendor...
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
Dream It. Done. We turn your vision into functional, enterprise product
Gaazzeebo is a custom software development company that designs, builds, and ships tailored web and mobile applications, AI systems, and workflow automation for businesses of every size. Our Tampa-based, founder-led team turns complex operational problems into scalable software you actually own!...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Change Management
- Compliance Consultancy
- Dental Consulting
- Financial Consulting
- Healthcare Consulting
- Investment Management
- Legal Consulting
- Manufacturing Consulting
- Project Management
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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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