Canada's Business Development Fees

Average Service Costs

Here you can find a list of estimated costs related to business development. These costs are approximate and may vary based on your specific needs.

1. Marketing & Branding

Service Average Fees for Projects
Market Research & Analysis $3,000  per report
Brand Strategy Development $5,000  per project
Content Marketing Strategy $2,000  per plan
Advertising & Media Buying $1,500  per month (plus ad spend)

Service Details:

  • Market Research & Analysis: Conducting market research, competitor analysis, and trend evaluation for better decision-making.

  • Brand Strategy Development: Defining brand positioning, key messages, and differentiation from competitors.

  • Content Marketing Strategy: Creating a content plan based on brand objectives.

  • Advertising & Media Buying: Planning and executing paid advertising campaigns.

  1. Social Media & Digital Presence

Service

Average Fees for Projects

Social Media Strategy & Management

$2,500 -  per month

SEO & Website Optimization

$2,500 -  per project

Email Marketing Strategy

$1,500 - per campaign

Influencer & Affiliate Marketing

$2,000 -  per campaign

Service Details:

  • Social Media Strategy & Management: Developing and managing social media campaigns across different platforms.
  • SEO & Website Optimization: Improve search rankings and website performance.
  • Email Marketing Strategy: Develop targeted email marketing campaigns.
  • Influencer & Affiliate Marketing: Partner with influencers to boost brand visibility.

 

3. Financial & Accounting Advisory

Service Average Fees for Projects
Financial Planning & Budgeting $3,000 -  per project
Business Valuation $5,000 -  per valuation
Fundraising & Investment Advisory $10,000 -  (commission-based for large deals)
Accounting & Bookkeeping Setup $1,500 -  setup + monthly retainers

Service Details:

  • Financial Planning & Budgeting: Develop financial forecasts, budgets, and planning strategies.
  • Business Valuation: Assess company value for investment or sale purposes.
  • Fundraising & Investment Advisory: Assist in securing venture capital, angel investors, and loans.
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping Setup: Establish efficient financial tracking and reporting systems.

 

4. Strategic Business Planning & Management

Service Average Fees for Projects
Business Plan Development $5,000 -  per plan
Business Model Optimization $4,000 -  per engagement
Competitive & Industry Analysis $3,500 -  per report
Corporate Governance & Structuring $5,000 -  per project

Service Details:

  • Business Plan Development: Craft a comprehensive business plan for growth or funding.
  • Business Model Optimization: Analyze and refine business models for sustainability.
  • Competitive & Industry Analysis: Assess competitive positioning and market opportunities.
  • Corporate Governance & Structuring: Guide businesses in legal structuring and governance best practices.

5. Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

Service Average Fees for Projects
Business Process Optimization $4,000 - per engagement
Supply Chain & Logistics Consulting $5,000 -  per project
Performance Metrics & KPI Development $3,500 -  per engagement

Service Details:

  • Business Process Optimization: Streamline business workflows to improve efficiency.
  • Supply Chain & Logistics Consulting: Optimize supply chain operations and vendor management.
  • Performance Metrics & KPI Development: Define and track key business performance indicators.

6. Sales & Revenue Growth Strategies

Service Average Fees for Projects
Sales Funnel Optimization $3,000 -  per project
Sales Training & Coaching $2,500 -  per session
Pricing Strategy Consulting $3,500 -  per engagement
Customer Acquisition Strategies $3,000 -  per project

Service Details:

  • Sales Funnel Optimization: Enhance conversion rates and sales pipelines.
  • Sales Training & Coaching: Provide customized sales training for teams.
  • Pricing Strategy Consulting: Develop data-driven pricing models.
  • Customer Acquisition Strategies: Identify and implement targeted customer growth strategies.

7. Compliance & Legal Advisory

Service Average Fees for Projects
Business Compliance & Regulatory Guidance $5,000 -  per audit
Contract Drafting & Review $1,500 -  per contract
Risk Management & Crisis Planning $4,000 -  per engagement

Service Details:

  • Business Compliance & Regulatory Guidance: Ensure compliance with industry and legal regulations.
  • Contract Drafting & Review: Assist in reviewing and structuring business contracts.
  • Risk Management & Crisis Planning: Identify and mitigate business risks.

8. Human Resources & Talent Development

Service Average Fees for Projects
Recruitment & Hiring Strategies $3,500 - $10,000 per hiring cycle
Employee Training & Development $2,500 - $8,000 per program
HR Policies & Compliance $3,500 - $10,000 per engagement
Compensation & Benefits Consulting $3,000 - $10,000 per assessment

Service Details:

  • Recruitment & Hiring Strategies: Improve talent acquisition and onboarding processes.
  • Employee Training & Development: Design and implement workforce training programs.
  • HR Policies & Compliance: Create structured HR policies and compliance frameworks.
  • Compensation & Benefits Consulting: Develop competitive salary and benefits packages.

9. IT & Digital Transformation

Service Average Fees for Projects
IT Infrastructure Consulting $4,000 -  per project
Cybersecurity & Data Protection $5,000 -  per assessment
Digital Transformation Strategy $6,000 -  per strategy
CRM & ERP Implementation $7,500 -  per implementation

Service Details:
IT Infrastructure Consulting: Evaluate and optimize IT systems and software.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Implement security protocols and risk assessments.
Digital Transformation Strategy: Guide businesses in adopting digital tools for efficiency.
CRM & ERP Implementation: Assist in deploying CRM and ERP solutions.

10. Customer Experience & Retention Strategies

Service Average Fees for Projects
Customer Journey Mapping $3,000 - $8,000 per project
Customer Loyalty Program Development $2,500 - $8,000 per engagement
Reputation & Crisis Management $4,000 - $15,000 per crisis engagement
Omnichannel Customer Support Strategy $4,000 - $12,000 per strategy

Service Details:
Customer Journey Mapping: Analyze and optimize customer interactions and touchpoints.
Customer Loyalty Program Development: Design and implement customer retention programs.
Reputation & Crisis Management: Develop strategies to manage brand reputation.
Omnichannel Customer Support Strategy: Improve customer service across multiple channels.