Consulting pricing
Strategic Expertise. Transparent Investment.
Professional consulting solutions tailored to your business objectives, operational requirements and long-term growth strategy. Explore our flexible consulting engagement models, from individual advisory sessions to comprehensive strategic projects and ongoing business support.
Hourly rates
Professional Consulting Rates
Access specialist expertise through flexible hourly consultations designed to address your specific business needs.
General Business Consulting
Free Initial ConsultationR600 – R1,500 per hour
Suitable for general business advice, operational guidance and business development discussions.
- First consultation: free for 30 minutes
- Subsequent consultations start from R600 per hour
IT Consulting
R800 – R2,000 per hour
Professional advisory services for business technology requirements and IT-related decision-making.
Financial Consulting
R1,000 – R2,000 per hour
Specialist financial advisory services tailored to business requirements.
Regulatory Compliance Consulting
R1,500 – R2,500 per hour
Professional guidance relating to business regulatory and compliance requirements.
Strategy Consulting
Strategy engagements are quoted according to the consulting level engaged.
| Consulting Level | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | R1,500 – R2,500 |
| Mid Level | R2,500 – R3,500 |
| Senior Level | R3,500 – R4,500 |
About these rates
Rates vary according to the level of expertise, engagement requirements and complexity of the assignment.
Daily rates
Dedicated Specialist Consulting
For businesses requiring dedicated specialist consulting support, Besona offers daily engagement arrangements tailored to the nature and complexity of the assignment.
Daily consulting engagements
Applicable to all specialist consulting services.
R3,500 – R8,000 per day
Retainers
Ongoing Strategic Support
Establish a long-term consulting partnership through a monthly retainer arrangement designed to provide consistent professional support and access to expertise.
Monthly consulting retainer
R5,000 – R50,000 per month
Monthly retainers offer discounted hourly rates for ongoing support. Final pricing depends on the scope of work and the number of guaranteed consulting hours.
Advantages of an ongoing engagement
- Continuity of support across your business decisions
- A structured, regular engagement rhythm
- Consistent access to expertise as your needs evolve
Project-based
Project-Based Consulting Solutions
Besona provides project-based consulting arrangements for organisations requiring clearly defined deliverables, documentation or structured project support.
Standard / Basic Business Plan
R8,000 – R25,000 per project
Suitable for businesses preparing business plans for small loans or grant applications.
Comprehensive Business Plan
R25,000 – R50,000 per project
Suitable for businesses requiring comprehensive, investment-ready business plans, including requirements associated with larger capital-raising initiatives or multi-year financial projections.
Project Management
R5,000 – R150,000 per project
Project-based consulting for organisations requiring clearly defined deliverables, documentation or structured project support.
Pricing depends on:
- Project scope
- Documentation requirements
- Project timeline
- Complexity of deliverables
Consulting Solutions Tailored to Your Requirements
Consulting fees are determined by the nature of the service, required expertise, complexity of the engagement and agreed scope of work. Final pricing is confirmed following an assessment of your specific requirements.
Please note
All prices are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR).
Published rates are indicative ranges.
Final quotations are subject to the agreed scope of work.
The first 30-minute General Business Consulting consultation is complimentary.
Let's Build Your Next Business Success Story.
Whether you require specialist advice, ongoing consulting support or assistance with a complex business project, Besona is ready to discuss your requirements. The complimentary consultation applies to the first 30 minutes of General Business Consulting only.