Identical hourly rates produce final invoices that differ by a factor of three. The biggest expense in consulting is buying help for an undefined problem, not the hourly number. bit.ly/4gT4B3l

A consultant’s rate tells an owner almost nothing about what an engagement will cost. Two firms can quote the same hourly number and produce final invoices that differ by a factor of three. What Business Consulting Actually Costs, and Why the Rate Is the Smallest Part Kamyar Shah Kamyar Shah Published Sep 5, 2026 + Follow A consultant’s rate tells an owner almost nothing about what an engagement will cost. Two firms can quote the same hourly number and produce final invoices that differ by a factor of three. The rate is the most visible figure in any proposal and the least informative one,…

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