How much does brand strategy & business consultancy cost?
Most brand strategists and business consultants won't tell you their rates upfront. Which makes it difficult when you're trying to budget for proper strategy support.
We get it. You shouldn't have to play guessing games just to plan ahead.
So here's the deal: we charge £750 per day.
No hidden fees. No "it depends on your budget" conversations. Just honest, upfront pricing.
How much to other consultants charge?
In the UK, strategic consultants typically charge between £500-£2,000 per day. Where they land depends on:
Experience level – junior consultants will be less expensive than senior strategists with 20 years’ experience
Agency vs. freelance - agencies often charge more due to overheads
Specialisation - niche expertise commands premium rates
Project vs. retainer - ongoing work usually costs less per day because it’s more secure and lucrative in the long term
How attractive the work is – many consultants will hike up their prices if they’re busy or don’t like the look of a project
Client budget - yes, some consultants do bump up estimates if they think you can afford it
We don't play those games. Our day rate is our day rate, whether you're a startup or scale-up. And we’ve chosen to settle on a price that’s at the lower-end for our level of experience, because we believe that great strategic advice should be available to everyone.
How many days will your brand strategy project take?
It depends on a few key factors:
Your organisation's complexity The more stakeholders involved, the longer it takes. More people means more conversations, more alignment sessions, more implementation support.
Decision-making structure Projects move faster when the final decision-maker is directly involved from day one.
Internal support availability Can your team genuinely dedicate time to support the project? If not, that's fine - but factor in extra consultant time to pick up the slack.
What you actually need A half day workshop for a small team is different from a full brand strategy overhaul.
Realistic timeline: 3-10 days
Most brand strategy and business consultancy projects need at least 3 days, with many requiring 8-10 days spread over 2-3 months.
Why spread it out? Because good strategy needs thinking time. You'll have questions after our first session. Ideas will emerge. Things will click into place during that Wednesday morning shower.
It also allows time for humans to be human, and do things like sit on the fence, ask questions and go on holiday.
Rushing strategy work is like rushing a good cuppa - technically possible, but you'll regret it later.
Can’t afford £750 a day? Don’t run away!
We reserve time each month for people trying to make a genuine difference on shoestring budgets.
Get in touch and tell us:
What you can realistically spend
How our work together would help to change the world
Why your mission matters
We might not be able to match your budget exactly, but we'll explore options. Because organisations trying to solve big problems shouldn't be priced out of good strategy support.
Ready to find out what your project might cost?
Start with our free Impact Plan - no strings attached.
This gives you:
Clear identification of your core challenges
Honest assessment of what needs fixing first
Tailored action plan with next steps
Realistic project timeline and cost estimate
Take it away and implement it yourself, or work with us to make it happen faster.
Either way, you'll know exactly where you stand and what it'll cost to get where you want to go.