Marhardt Consulting · Metro Detroit
Honest pricing.No hourly guesswork.
Fixed pricing for Metro Detroit small businesses and entrepreneurs. You know exactly what you are getting and what it costs before any work begins.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed-price engagements.No hourly surprises.
Every engagement is scoped and priced upfront. Ranges reflect real project variation — scope is confirmed before any work begins so there are no surprises.
Operations Assessment
A structured review of your current operations — where time is wasted, where work is duplicated, and where the biggest improvement opportunities are. You receive a prioritized action plan with clear ROI estimates.
- On-site or remote workflow review
- Bottleneck and inefficiency mapping
- Prioritized improvement roadmap
- ROI estimates for top recommendations
- Plain-language written report
- One-hour debrief and Q&A session
Workflow Automation Project
End-to-end design and implementation of a workflow automation that eliminates manual, repetitive work from your business. Scope and price vary based on complexity — most projects land between $5,000 and $15,000.
- Requirements and process documentation
- Custom automation design and build
- System integration and testing
- Team training and handoff
- Documentation for ongoing use
- 30-day post-launch support
Fractional Advisory Retainer
Ongoing access to senior technology leadership — for businesses that need consistent guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire. Retainer scope is scoped to your needs.
- Monthly strategy and planning sessions
- Vendor evaluations and recommendations
- Technology roadmap maintenance
- On-call advisory access
- Meeting attendance as needed
- Written recommendations and documentation
Team Productivity Workshop
A focused, hands-on workshop for your team covering practical strategies to reduce busywork, improve output, and operate more efficiently. Customized to your industry and business context.
- Custom curriculum for your team
- In-person or virtual delivery
- Hands-on exercises and real examples
- Team workbook and reference materials
- Follow-up Q&A session
- Implementation checklist
Prototype
A scoped full-stack build for entrepreneurs and platform founders — from discovery through a working product you can put in front of users. Fixed price with 50% upfront and 50% on delivery.
- Discovery and scope definition
- Full-stack product architecture and build
- Core features implemented end to end
- Testing, deployment, and handoff
- Documentation for ongoing operation
- 50% upfront · 50% on delivery
All projects are scoped and quoted before work begins. Discovery calls are always free.
Common questions
How does pricing get determined?
Every project starts with a free discovery call. From that conversation, a fixed-price proposal is prepared that covers scope, deliverables, and timeline. There are no hourly rates and no open-ended billing.
What if my project is bigger or smaller than the ranges shown?
The ranges reflect typical engagement size. Smaller, focused projects can come in below the low end. Large or complex engagements may exceed the high end. Scope is always confirmed before any commitment.
Do I have to commit to ongoing work after an assessment?
No. An operations assessment is a standalone deliverable. Many clients use it to prioritize internal work or get stakeholder buy-in before deciding next steps. There is no pressure to continue.
How long does a typical project take?
Assessments typically take two to three weeks. Automation projects range from four to twelve weeks depending on scope. Advisory retainers are ongoing month-to-month with a 30-day cancellation notice.
What does "fractional" advisory mean in practice?
You get access to experienced technology leadership for a set number of hours or engagements per month — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. Most clients use it for monthly planning, vendor decisions, and on-call questions.
Can I start with an assessment and move into automation?
Yes — that is the most common path. The assessment identifies the highest-priority automation opportunities, and many clients move directly into implementation work from there.
Ready to talk through your situation? Discovery is always free.
Book a 30-minute call. We will listen to where your business is today and recommend the right starting point — no pitch, no pressure.