Consultancy Fees

Fees are charged for the amount of time spent providing consultancy services to support your business, as indicated in our initial quotation and confirmed via detailed timesheets.

Anticipated fees are estimated and agreed at the outset of the project. The rate(s) charged will be determined according to the complexity and duration of the work involved.

Most straightforward and routine tasks will be charged at the Manager rate. Work that requires more experience and thought will be billed at the Director rate. The most complex requirements and all strategic consultancy work will be undertaken at the Partner rate.

Should more activity be necessary than originally estimated, this will only be undertaken once specific approval has been sought from you. 
If less activity is needed than originally estimated, then you will be only billed for the work actually carried out.

For reference, our standard rates for 2024 are as follows:

Hourly Rate (Per Hour):

  • Manager - £60

  • Director - £95

  • Partner - £130

Day Rate (7 Hours):

  • Manager - £395

  • Director - £640

  • Partner - £875

Monthly Consultancy Package (Per Month):

  • Outsourced Communications Manager - £1,995

  • Four x 7 Hour Days of Consultancy Per Month

  • Rolling Monthly Contract

Expenses

Any direct expenses incurred as part of a project will be agreed with you up front or prior to commitment during the project.

These may includes third party provided services such as photography, design, news release distribution, databases and subscriptions. Such services will be charged at cost, without any mark up or management fee. 

Likewise, personal expenses incurred specifically to deliver your project, such as travel, food and beverages, accommodation, entertainment etc. will be charged at cost supported by the relevant receipts/invoices.

Any individual expense that is greater than £100 will only be incurred with your specific approval.

Invoicing

Consultancy fees and expenses are typically invoiced monthly, in arrears, supported where agreed with timesheets and receipts. Payment is required against invoice at 30 days notice. Any variation to these standard invoicing terms will be discussed and agreed prior to commencement of your project.