Our fees follow the consulting model of the Sedighi.ca group: hourly consulting at $175 to $350 an hour, defined projects at $3,500 to $25,000, and monthly retainers at $2,500 to $12,000, all in Canadian dollars plus GST/HST based on your province (GST and QST in Quebec). The first 30-minute consultation is free. Software licences are separate: you pay the vendor directly.
Hourly consulting
$175–$350 /hour
Strategy sessions and expert advice by the hour.
Project
$3,500–$25,000 per project
Defined-scope work such as a plan, assessment or launch, with milestone payments.
Monthly retainer
$2,500–$12,000 /month
Ongoing advisory and execution support.
Growth Partner Program
Custom
Performance-based partnership: Ali invests time upfront and is paid on measurable results. Limited partnerships available.
Free initial consultation · no lock-in. The initial 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation.
Prices in Canadian dollars. Sales tax is added based on the client's province (as of October 2026, CRA rates): 5% GST in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut; 13% HST in Ontario; 14% HST in Nova Scotia; 15% HST in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and PEI; 5% GST plus 9.975% QST in Quebec. Provincial sales tax (BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) only where it applies to the service. See full pricing on businessconsulting.ca/pricing.
The engagement options
| Option | Fee (CAD) | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly consulting | $175–$350 per hour | Advice sessions billed by time, for a focused question or a second opinion |
| Project | $3,500–$25,000 per project | A fixed scope such as a roadmap or a selection, paid in milestones |
| Monthly retainer | $2,500–$12,000 per month | Continuing advice and hands-on support, such as rollout oversight |
| Growth Partner Program | Custom | Performance-based partnership in which Ali invests time upfront and is paid on measurable results; limited partnerships available |
The group's full price list is on the BusinessConsulting.ca pricing page.
How our services usually map to these options
These are typical patterns, not quotes; the proposal sets the actual figure.
- A second opinion on a vendor proposal, or a review of an AI tool before staff use it: usually hourly, often a few hours.
- Software selection for a CRM, field-service or accounting system: usually a project.
- Digital roadmap: a project, sized by the number of interviews and systems.
- Data and reporting or digital governance: usually a project, sometimes followed by short hourly reviews.
- Implementation oversight: usually a retainer for the length of the rollout.
- AI adoption: a project, or hourly when it is limited to writing guidelines.
What drives the cost within each range
Four factors explain most of the difference between the low and high ends of a range.
- Number of people and departments involved. A selection for a five-person office needs fewer interviews than one spanning sales, operations and finance.
- Complexity of the system. An ERP touches more processes and integrations than a CRM.
- Number of locations or legal entities. Each one adds requirements and testing.
- State of the data. Messy, duplicated records take longer to assess and plan for.
Weighing the fee against the decision
A useful test is to compare the advisory fee with the cost of the decision it informs. Suppose a CRM for 15 users costs $90 per user per month. Over three years, licences alone come to $90 × 15 × 36 = $48,600, before implementation, training and renewal increases. If structured selection avoids a poor fit that would have been replaced after 18 months, it saves much of the second implementation as well. Our CRM three-year cost guide works through a full model you can adapt.
The reverse is also true. For a small, low-risk purchase, a few hours of advice is often enough, and we will say so.
Sales tax by province
Prices are in Canadian dollars, and sales tax is added based on your province, as of October 2026 using the CRA rates:
| Province or territory | Tax on fees |
|---|---|
| Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut | 5% GST |
| Ontario | 13% HST |
| Nova Scotia | 14% HST |
| New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI | 15% HST |
| Quebec | 5% GST plus 9.975% QST |
In BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, provincial sales tax appears on an invoice only if it applies to the particular service.
Terms that are confirmed in writing
Payment schedules, retainer notice periods and any other commercial terms are written into your proposal. There is no lock-in. If you have a question about a term that is not covered here, ask it before you sign and we will answer it in the proposal.
To get a fee estimate, text (604) 632-4959 with the decision and the size of your team, or call or email. See the FAQ for common questions about engagements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the first conversation really free?
Yes. The initial 30-minute consultation is free and carries no obligation. It is a chance to describe the decision and hear whether paid advice makes sense.
Do you take a fee or referral payment from software vendors?
You buy software directly from the vendor and pay them directly. Our fees and all commercial terms of the engagement are set out in writing in your proposal, so you can see how we are paid.
Which taxes are added?
Prices are in Canadian dollars. As of October 2026, GST/HST is added based on your province, or GST and QST in Quebec; provincial sales tax in BC, Manitoba and Saskatchewan applies only where it applies to the service.
Are we locked into a contract?
No lock-in. Projects have a defined scope and milestone payments, and any retainer notice period is written into the proposal.
Do you offer discounts?
We use the listed fee ranges and quote the specific figure for your scope in the proposal.
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency: GST/HST rates calculator (2026-10-23)