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  • Your next sales conversation starts here.

    Ripe Leads runs B2B outreach for companies looking to reach new buyers. We research prospects, verify contacts and manage cold email and LinkedIn campaigns from setup to follow-up. Your team receives interested replies and takes the sales conversation forward. Based in Vilnius, we support outreach across...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Event Marketing
    • SEO
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Vilnius, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Trust is the work

    WorkingTheory is an employer brand consultancy and agency in one. We handle research, strategy, creative, and design with the same senior people from start to finish, so nothing gets handed off or watered down...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Hoboken, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
  • Tagging your market

    We offer many solutions to build markting power, with the use of Social Media, Content, Digital Display, Creative, Brand, and Atificial Intelligent marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Redlands, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Your SAP, IT, and Cloud Partner

    iT2 is a senior-led SAP services firm built for speed, precision, and results. We embed proven SAP experts into client- and partner-led programs to solve critical challenges, fill specialized skill gaps, and accelerate high-impact initiatives - from strategy through execution...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cloud Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Carrollton, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Digital marketing solutions for every size business.

    Leveraging a decade of experience in the fast moving consumer goods sector , our mission at Bahia Brand Marketing is to help empower small and medium-sized businesses with solutions that increase online visibility, better connect with the right audiences, and grow their brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Saving Millions Through Smarter Supply Chains

    𝐀𝟐𝐙 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 is a supply chain and eCommerce operations agency helping brands on Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and TikTok Shop run leaner, more profitable operations. 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎, we've saved our clients over $𝟐𝟎𝐌 through inventory...

    Top Services:

    • Logistics
    • Business Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Build and operate your team in China: EOR, recruitment, payroll and compliance.

    Out2China helps international companies hire, pay and manage employees in China, with or without a local entity. We provide employer of record (EOR), recruitment and RPO, payroll and social insurance administration, HR compliance advisory, company registration support, and office and expense administration...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Shenzhen, China
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner UK Businesses Trust

    Mercurius IT is a Microsoft Solutions Partner delivering Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Power Platform, Azure, and AI solutions to businesses across the UK. We help organisations modernise operations through consulting, implementation, integration, migration, and managed services, with expertise in manufacturing...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Technology and RevOps for PE-backed portfolio companies

    DevriX is a technology and revenue operations consultancy for private equity-backed companies between $50M and $500M in revenue. We work with sponsors across the full hold period: technology and data diligence before a deal, systems and RevOps execution after close, and exit readiness end-to-end...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The SAP Business Integrator. Independent, client-side programme delivery for complex SAP projects

    Most SAP transformation programmes don't fail on the technology. They fail on the decisions made around it scope, governance, business readiness, and the relationship with the people delivering it.That's the gap Limelight exists to close. We are the SAP Business Integrator: an independent, client-side...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • IT Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Help Our Clients Scale their B2B Marketing

    True to our name The B2B Marketing Company, our exclusive focus is on B2B marketing. Our extensive portfolio includes collaborations with industry-leading B2B brands such as Adobe, Microsoft, Penske, John Deere, and many others. What sets us apart from conventional agencies is our distinctive approach we...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Business Process Automation.

    Yantrikas Technologies is an IT company committed to establishing itself as a cost-effective and efficient solution provider, delivering high-quality services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Drive Costs From Your Business

    Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Group9 specializes in finding the right cloud, collaboration, infrastructure, security and managed services providers to match your company's specific business and technology needs. From carrier, cloud, security, software, mobile, IoT and infrastructure services to contract...

    Top Services:

    • Cloud Consulting
    • Cybersecurity
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Connect your data. Automate everything. Take actions.

    ClicData is a cloud-based data management and business intelligence platform that helps organizations connect, transform, analyze, and visualize information. With 500+ data connectors, AI-powered dashboards, automated workflows, advanced analytics, and interactive reporting, ClicData brings complex data into...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Custom software development and technology consultancy

    Woods & Walker is a founder-led custom software development company and technology consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne, working with businesses across the UK.We're business owners who solve problems with technology. Sometimes that means building bespoke, business-critical software. Sometimes it means...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Legacy Software Modernization That Fuels Growth

    We help companies overcome stagnation caused by outdated systems and technical debt. Our services include refactoring, re-engineering, system migration, cloud and infrastructure modernization, DevOps automation, and secure integrations with CRMs and ERP systems...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Experts in web design, SEO and content marketing.

    We are Stonewaul Marketing, the specialists in web design, search engine optimization, and content marketing, helping brands thrive in today’s digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Digital Success: Strategies, Tactics, Results!

    At Cyber Marketing, we specialize in crafting digital marketing sales funnels to increase customer acquisition. Our expertise spans a range of services, including setting up engaging Facebook pages, designing compelling websites, creating professional LinkedIn profiles, implementing effective lead-generation...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Centurion, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Abanny Technologies....a Mint of creativity

    Albanny Technologies is a Professional Web Design, Mobile App Development and Digital Marketing Company in Nigeria...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Uyo, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Helping Spokane Business Owners Grow

    Spokane Marketing is a unique full stack marketing agency based in Spokane Washington. We are small team of young, sharp minded and tenacious young adults who saw that there was a drastic need to connect Business owners to customers. Most marketing agencies are owned or operated by people who quite frankly...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Get AI Into Your Operations

    Aidols is building AI-native consulting to replace traditional firms. Aidols partners with organizations to develop tailored AI strategies, support the implementation of AI solutions, drive AI-powered innovation, and accelerate the achievement of business objectives through AI...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Vision to Impact, Your #ITSuccessPartner.

    ConvexSol is a distinguished software development company that transforms innovative concepts into exceptional products. We deliver highly effective solutions across various cutting-edge technologies...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • HI-COM is much more than a simple translation company!

    HI-COM is a Multilingual Communications Agency in China offering its services in more than 40 languages. We specialize in content localization, interpreting, multilingual communication and China-specific digital marketing solutions.We are happy to provide a quotation with no obligation for document...

    Top Services:

    • Translation Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Branding
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    Location
    Shanghai, China
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Excellence Reimagined

    Arillic is an 8(a) certified marketing, communications and digital services company...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Fairfax, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Intugo is an Employer of Record and Infrastructure provider that enables companies to establish an extension of their existing operations with dedicated talent from Mexico and recruited to their specific requirements...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Connecting Freight. Delivering Trust.

    Transplace Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a USA logistics company in Mohali, Punjab, providing professional USA logistics and freight brokerage support across North America. As a trusted Logistics Company in Mohali, we help shippers and carriers coordinate reliable transportation through experienced freight...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Logistics
    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Software with the strength of a tiger

    Hello! We specialize in SMALL BUSINESSES that want to accomplish LARGE PROJECTS. Personable service, clear communication, and high professional standards, our team offers a versatile skillset ready for any project request you may have...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Business Consulting
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Naugatuck, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We combine a proprietary platform with a dedicated expert team into one end-to-end solution

    Reputation House is an international tech company specializing in digital risk protection. We combine a proprietary platform with an expert team into a single, end-to-end risk protection solution for business – the full infrastructure companies need to treat brand protection as a business function...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Public Relations
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Software & AI for Growing Businesses

    Adaptyve Digital helps growing businesses build custom software, AI solutions and workflow automations that solve real operational challenges. With 25+ years of experience, we provide senior technical expertise without the overhead of a traditional agency...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/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
  • Helping Your Local Business Get More Clients

    We help local businesses get more clients organiclly from Google search, Google Maps, and AI tools like Google AIO, ChatGPT, and more...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Sales Growth Partner in the Baltics and Scandinavia

    Fontakt is a leading and trusted Baltic and Nordic B2B telemarketing, cold calling, presales, outbound sales and market entry partner helping companies grow across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden and other international markets...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sorting your business systems. Properly.

    All My Systems (AMS) is a UK-based Microsoft Solutions Partner specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, CRM and the Power Platform. We help small and medium-sized businesses streamline operations, improve visibility and work more efficiently with connected business systems. Unlike...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Top Notch Network and Business Consulting Firm

    Keilman Business Consulting, Inc. is a trusted network and business consulting firm based in South Bend, Indiana. With nearly 20 years of experience, we proudly serve the Mishawaka, Elkhart, and South Bend areas, offering comprehensive services in network management, computer forensics, custom programming...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • IT Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    South Bend, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Systems Simplified

    We started Solv. Systems because we'd watched too many businesses pay for consultancy that never changed a single decision. So we do it the other way around listen first, then build a Microsoft Fabric and Power BI platform around how your business actually works, and hand your team the keys when it's done...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • Staff Augmentation
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Gqeberha, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Aspire.Align.Accomplish

    AiVORA Techlabs Global Pvt. Ltd. is an ERP software development and IT consulting company based in Karnataka, India. We are solution architects for manufacturing, retail, and automobile businesses and scale with digital transformation...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Compliance Solution
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    Location
    Hubballi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Ignite Your Vision

    The Joseph Company is a trusted technology partner providing custom web development & IT services to businesses across St. Louis and Southern Illinois. Headquartered in Arnold, Missouri, we serve clients throughout the region with a commitment to excellence, responsiveness, and long-term partnership...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Arnold, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • Streamline Your Human Resources Services Today

    Ouvriex LLC was established in 2021 as part of the FORM Production Group, which originated in 2005. The company operates as a comprehensive business solutions provider, offering services that include human resources solutions, legal consultations, taxation advisory, facility management, and workspace rentals...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • DevOps Consulting
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    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • More Time & Revenue Through Smart Automation And AI

    We are bakedwith, a Berlin-based consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence. We follow the aim of making companies more productive in the long term and giving them back time for what's important. Today, we work with teams from a variety of industries to develop solutions that increase efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Testing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Transformation Services for Your Business

    We provide tailored solutions to transform your digital landscape and achieve measurable success. Our digital transformation services can help you streamline processes, enhance the customer experience, and drive innovation...

    Top Services:

    • ERP Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowered By Innovation Enabled By People

    Sundus is a leading global HR solutions provider with over 27 years of experience. The company is 100% Emirati-owned and managed, with a highly diversified international team that has extensive experience in human resource management. Sundus offers a comprehensive range of services that include HR outsourcing...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Business Consulting
    • Logistics
    • Show more
    Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Modernizing Software For The AI Era

    We combine the best of human-centered design and native AI development to build better software users love...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Alpharetta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We help the right people find your business.

    As an Atlanta SEO business, we provide you with all of the tools you need to be recognized, including site design, local SEO, Google Ad campaigns, and social media management. When it comes to optimizing websites for maximum exposure and concrete results, our team of seasoned specialists has a successful...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom software development companies that bring the 80% of total value around the world.

    Based in the Republic of Moldova, we are an IT consulting company dedicated to delivering professional and progressive custom software development services. Our mission is to create exceptional solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations, driving success for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Software Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Chișinău, Moldova
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digitized for Excellence. Explore our transformed minds and opportunities.

    A consulting agency specializing in digital transformation to address intricate business challenges and revamp processes and strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
    • Cybersecurity
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • A Value-driven Data Solutions Firm

    A premiere technology services firm that empowers organizations to realize the full potential of their data and business processes. We take data generated from operational processes and enact robust data strategies to manage data across the enterprise and then convert your data into valuable information so...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • UI/UX Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Seamless Digital Platforms for a World Without Borders

    We are a technology company of the future to assist new-age enterprises in modernising their operations for the digital era...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The right strategy for your company to grow.

    Conceito Assessoria Digital is a Brazilian agency specializing in media buying strategies and content development for social networks. Our expertise ensures impactful and effective digital presence for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Andradina, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building a robust concept is about more than coding.

    Founded in The Netherlands, 2021, we have successfully completed more than 20 web development and marketing strategy projects. We have worked for sustainable e-commerce companies, service providers, public organizations and nonprofits. With a motivated and experienced team, we are ready to help you to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Market Research
    • Business Consulting
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Cuijk, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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 firmsLarge 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.