How we price advisory work

We do not use subscription tiers or monthly retainers by default. Each engagement is scoped to the outcome you need, with fees quoted before work begins.

Operational Advisory (flagship programme)

ComponentFee basis
Standard programme (15–40 staff, single site)From $18,500 fixed
Multi-site or 40–80 staffFrom $24,000 fixed
Additional on-site day beyond package$1,450 per day
Extended implementation support (beyond week 12)$2,800 per fortnight

Deposit: 40% at signing. Balance due on delivery of the operating playbook.

Financial Modelling Review

ScopeFee basis
Single-scenario review of existing modelFrom $4,800
Multi-scenario with sensitivity analysisFrom $7,200
Model build from scratch (simple)From $5,500

Typically completed within three to four weeks. Fee confirmed after scoping call.

Governance & Board Review

ScopeFee basis
Single-entity board reviewFrom $6,200
Family group with up to three entitiesFrom $9,800
Board facilitation (per half-day session)$1,650

Ad-hoc advisory

For targeted questions outside a defined programme:

  • Senior advisor day rate: $1,850 (includes preparation and same-day report)
  • Half-day workshop facilitation: $1,200
  • Written memo (up to 8 pages): From $2,400

What affects your quote

  • Number of sites and travel distance from Newcastle
  • Staff count and interview scope
  • Urgency (engagements requested with less than two weeks’ notice may incur a scheduling premium)
  • Complexity of ownership structure (multiple entities, trusts, or international shareholders)

GST

All fees quoted are exclusive of GST. A tax invoice is issued with each payment milestone.

Payment terms

Bank transfer within fourteen days of invoice. We do not accept payment for advisory services via credit card.

Next step

Describe your situation on the contact page and we will provide a written fee estimate before any commitment.