Pricing

Option 1 – Project Work

While project work is not a big part of my business, in certain circumstances it may make sense.  In this case, ideally the client will know the exact value to their business of solving their specific problem and a project fee can be negotiated.

Option 2 – Hourly Rate

For clients wishing to pay on an hourly rate without any ongoing commitment, the simplest option is a standard hourly rate. The rate depends on the size of the client’s business, as are shown in the table below.

Option 3 – Standard Retainer Agreement

My core service involves working with a small number of clients over an extended period, allowing me to get to know the business intimately and become an extension of the management team.

As with the standard hourly rate, the rate varies based on the size of the client’s business (see my pricing Q&A for the reasoning behind this). In addition, smaller clients need only commit to a lower minimum number of hours each month in order to obtain the discounted rate.

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Included Services

All clients that choose to sign a retainer agreement also get the following included at no additional charge:

  • Attendance at regular PMBA sessions, plus the ability to bring one guest to some sessions (subject to number of clients attending)
  • Phone contact at almost any time of the day for quick discussions and advice, with calls of 15 minutes or less not billed
  • Regular emails with links to articles and other web content that I believe may be of interest, saving them hours of scouring the web to find that content themselves.
  • If substantial additional time is required in any month (for example, to complete a large, time sensitive project), additional discounts will be provided.

To read about the thinking behind my pricing policies, refer to the pricing Q&A.

To help you think about how much value I can add to your business, continue on to the section on how I add value.