Consultancy Impact Report
Unlocking Potential, Driving Growth
Businesses today navigate a complex landscape. From startups seeking foundational guidance to established firms aiming for greater efficiency; strategic consultancy is a critical catalyst for success. Below figures visualise the common needs and transformative outcomes based on real-world client enquiries.
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What Are Businesses Asking For?
Analysis of client enquiries reveals that the primary driver for seeking consultancy is the pursuit of growth, closely followed by the need to streamline operations and improve sales.
Industry-Specific Challenges
Startup & E-commerce Ecosystem
Startups and digital businesses are hungry for foundational strategies. Their focus is on building a solid business plan, crafting a winning marketing strategy, and receiving mentorship to navigate early-stage hurdles.
Established Business Priorities
Mature businesses in sectors like Retail and Food prioritise optimising what they have already built. They seek cost reductions, operational streamlining, and strategic restructuring to boost profitability and sustain growth.
The Consultancy Impact: A Success Story Flow
A typical consultancy engagement transforms a client's core challenge into a measurable business outcome. Here's a representative journey from problem to profit.
Who is Seeking Advice?
Monthly Retainers
You can sign up to our retainer plans by clicking the corresponding link below.
You will need to set up a Direct Debit Instruction (DDI), allowing us to take monthly payments for the selected plan, starting on the 1st of the following month*.
We offer a Retainer Service, allowing you to pay a monthly fee and save money by essentially 'subscribing' to our services. It provides an allowance for a certain number of hours* each month, before paying our hourly rate.
*Please note that any unused hours cannot be carried over to the following month.
• want a fixed payment each month
• need our support for a longer (on-going basis)
• don't know what services you will need
• would like to spread the cost over a number of months
from £245 /month
Minimum Term3 Months
from £245 /month
Our small retainer services are great for the start-up phase of your business. You get a dedicated contact person to help you go over your business plan, register with Companies House and someone to answer all of your general questions about getting started.
XXS
XS
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Business Idea/Inception
Business Plan
Start-up Phase
from £245/month
Minimum Term3 Months
Over-and-Above£49 /h
from £245/month
3 Months
Our medium retainer package gives you sufficient hours to tackle slightly more ambitious goals. It is perfect for small business advice from Marketing Strategies to Business Growth with a dedicated contact person to help you with all of your enquiries.
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Small Business Advice
Marketing Strategies
Business Growth
£879.12 /month
Minimum Term3 Months
Over-and-Above£49 /h
£879.12 /month
3 Months
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XL
XXL
Larger projects (e.g. 1 day /week)
Daily use (e.g. 2h /day)
Site visits and on-site requirements
from £1,069.90 /month
Minimum Term3 Months
Over-and-Above£49 /h
from £1,069.90 /month
Minimum Term3 Months
How we work with you
Modular & flexible support built around your goals, not just your budget.
Perfect for focused strategy sessions, audits, or market research reports.
| Package Name | Who It's For | What We Deliver |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy Kickstart | Start-ups, pre-launch ventures | Business model canvas, competitor mapping, growth roadmap |
| Market Insight | SMEs seeking deeper customer knowledge | Survey design, analysis, and data-driven recommendations |
| Marketing Accelerator | Brands wanting a short-term marketing push | Social audit, 30-day campaign plan, content calendar |
| Operations Optimiser | Established firms aiming for efficiency gains | Process audit, SOPs, workflow upgrades |
Ongoing access to expert input, responsive support, and strategic development.
| Retainer Tier | Best For | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Early-stage businesses & startups | Company setup, guidance, Q&A |
| Momentum | Small businesses in growth phase | Strategy, marketing, mentorship |
| Scale | Larger teams or time-sensitive goals | Daily support, delivery oversight |
🤝 Why Clients Choose Our Model
✅ Tailored solutions, no generic templates
✅ Clarity in scope, access, and outcomes
✅ Freedom to start small or scale with growth
✅ One central point of contact
Our Rates
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1st Consultation (30 min)
Not sure where to start or need some advice?
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Fixed-Fee Core Bundles (One-Off)
| Package Name | Who It’s For | Key Deliverables | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy Starter | Start-ups & pre-revenue ventures |
| One-off, from £1,600 |
| Market Insight Report | SMEs seeking customer intelligence |
| One-off, from £1,200 + £1.70/response |
| Marketing Accelerator | Small businesses (£50k–£250k p.a.) |
| Retainer, from £1,020* per month |
| Operations Optimiser | Established firms (£500k+ p.a.) |
| Retainer, from £1,530* per month |
Fixed-Fee Core Bundles (Retainer, Monthly)
| Package Name | Who It’s For | Key Deliverables | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Accelerator | Small businesses (£50k–£250k p.a.) |
| Retainer, from £1,020* per month |
| Operations Optimiser | Established firms (£500k+ p.a.) |
| Retainer, from £1,530* per month |
* The price listed is the discounted monthly rate available with a 12-month commitment
Market Research
As part of your marketing strategy, we support in creating a game plan to understand your competition with its strengths and weaknesses, focussing on:
Surveys / Questionnaires **
We work with you to create surveys & questionnaires that get you responses.
Don't worry if you do not have any contacts to send them to. We can create a panel and offer a host of sectors for targeting (from £1.70 per response):
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One-off, from £1,200
+ £1.70 per response
Consultation Rates
Our consultation services can be booked on an hourly basis. Head to our contact page and Schedule a Call through our online booking system.
| Type | Hours | Rate per Hour | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-hoc | 1 | £49 | £49 |
| 10-Hour Block | 10 | £44 | £440 |
| 20-Hour Block | 20 | £42 | £840 |
- Blocks valid for six months.
- Ideal for quick tasks, workshops or intermittent advice.
From £42 *
Business Startup
Thinking of running and starting your own business but don't know how or where to start? We offer a dedicated contact person to help you from business plans and strategies. Perfect if you need advice during the start-up phase and someone to answer all of your questions.
Domain Setup **
In addition to setting up a domain for a professional image, we will also take care of your:
- Website
- Business Email
- eCommerce Store
from £49 /h
Business Phone / Telecoms
Need a professional number** for your business? We can help you set one up, so you no longer need to give out a personal one to your customers and clients.
** services offered by 3rd parties may incur additional (monthly) charges
from £22
Zoho Tools
- Invoicing
- Books
- Invoice
- Customer Relationship Management
- CRM
- Bigin
- Website
- Sites
- SalesIQ
from £49 /h
Impact in Action: Client Success Stories
Dive into our collection of real-world client success stories to see how GR Consulting Services has partnered with businesses across various sectors to overcome challenges, optimise operations, and achieve significant growth. Each story is a testament to the tangible results and lasting value strategic consultancy delivers.
