Scope, fees and timing
Clear scope and an agreed project fee
The service ranges are a starting point. Your fixed fee reflects the logic, data and outputs we agree to include.
Complex assignments can exceed the typical upper ranges. Larger projects can be divided into separately agreed stages.
Research, data preparation and complex model logic affect the schedule.
Talk through your scopeWhat influences the fee
Business logic and level of detail
The number of revenue streams, products, regions and acquisition channels matters, along with how differently they behave. A second revenue stream using the same logic may be simple; one with a different sales cycle, cost structure and payment schedule can require a separate model within the model.
Planning horizon and operating relationships
Monthly or quarterly forecasts, customer cohorts, seasonality, capacity, inventory, working capital and asset lifecycles all affect the work involved. The useful level of detail depends on the decisions you need to make.
Funding, ownership and investment calculations
A financial forecast can be extended with a cap table, funding rounds, dilution, debt schedules, ROI, NPV, IRR or portfolio economics. The price reflects the calculations and relationships we agree to include.
Scenarios and sensitivities
Changing a few assumptions is different from comparing alternative business models, market launches or financing structures. We agree which alternatives need to be modeled and how you will switch between them.
Data preparation and research
The scope depends on whether you provide organized actuals and supported assumptions, or need help consolidating data and researching benchmarks. Research is agreed separately within the project, and the sources behind its assumptions are documented.
Automation, interfaces and handover
Imports, classification rules, scripts, dashboards and web interfaces add implementation work. Team training, additional documentation and future update requirements are also considered when we define the scope.