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10 Most Popular Consulting Firms on Clutch
- Orchid Black
HQ Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Avg. Hourly Rate: $200 - $300 / hr
# of Reviews: 13
Review Rating: 4.8
Orchid Black is a growth-focused consultancy that partners with businesses to drive strategic objectives that maximize value. Their team of seasoned experts uses data-driven analysis to optimize product offerings, accelerate revenue, and develop tailored roadmaps. - Beyond the Chaos
HQ Location: McKinney, TX
Avg. Hourly Rate: $150 - $199 / hr
# of Reviews: 4
Review Rating: 5.0
Beyond the Chaos® helps small business owners regain control and scale their operations by creating structure and streamlining day-to-day tasks. Through the strategic use of software, process development, and organizational systems, they empower business owners to become more productive, effective, and focused on growth. - Cody Solutions
HQ Location: Austin, TX
Avg. Hourly Rate: $50 - $99 / hr
# of Reviews: 14
Review Rating: 5.0
Cody Solutions helps businesses boost revenue per employee through comprehensive business process automation (BPA) and robotic process automation (RPA) services. They provide end-to-end solutions, from process mining to custom AI, RPA, and IoT applications, driving efficiency and cost savings across industries like healthcare, logistics, retail, and education. - Pyonnier Développement Inc.
HQ Location: Montréal, Canada
Avg. Hourly Rate: $150 - $199 / hr
# of Reviews: 5
Review Rating: 4.7
Pyonnier Développement is a consultancy specializing in supporting businesses' growth through their services in market intelligence, strategy development, M&A and project investment, and clean fuel compliance support. With a commitment to rigor, collaboration, and in-depth analysis, Pyonnier delivers agile and precise strategies to help clients succeed in the fast-evolving sectors. - EBITDA Catalyst
HQ Location: Minneapolis, MN
Avg. Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
# of Reviews: 20
Review Rating: 5.0
EBITDA Catalyst helps middle-market companies unlock the potential of pricing to drive value creation and profitability. With a focus on consumer goods, software/SaaS, and e-commerce sectors, they work with executive teams, private equity firms, and business owners to enhance key metrics like EBITDA, ARR, and LTV through their Pricing As A SystemⓇ framework. - Orangefiery
HQ Location: New York, NY
Avg. Hourly Rate: $200 - $300 / hr
# of Reviews: 4
Review Rating: 5.0
Orangefiery is a strategy and communications consulting firm that helps organizations create lasting impact through a unique blend of strategic insight and agile public relations. They specialize in research, stakeholder engagement, planning, and systems design to craft tailored solutions that drive change. - Argona Partners
HQ Location: Indianapolis, IN
Avg. Hourly Rate: $300+ / hr
# of Reviews: 13
Review Rating: 5.0
Argona Partners is a consulting firm dedicated to helping startups scale and accelerate their growth. With a team of hands-on experts, they provide collaborative, science-based support in fundraising and growth strategy. By partnering with founders and entrepreneurs, Argona Partners helps turn innovative ideas into successful businesses, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize business models and maximize potential. - Vention
HQ Location: New York, NY
Avg. Hourly Rate: $50 - $99 / hr
# of Reviews: 87
Review Rating: 5.0
Vention helps businesses scale by delivering tailored solutions that drive growth and open new opportunities. With a global team of 3,000+ developers and a track record of over 500 clients—including PayPal, IBM, and PwC—Vention has contributed to more than $15B in client acquisitions. Their long-term partnerships, often lasting over 3 years, are a testament to their ability to provide high-quality, scalable solutions that save clients up to $600K annually. - SME Strategy Consulting INC
HQ Location: Port Coquitlam, Canada
Avg. Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
# of Reviews: 12
Review Rating: 4.9
SME Strategy is a consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and business strategy services for small and medium-sized businesses. They help organizations align their mission and vision with the efforts of their teams, ensuring that all actions are guided by a comprehensive strategic plan. By considering both internal and external factors, SME Strategy empowers businesses to make better decisions, optimize resource use, and improve communication, ultimately leading to growth and success. - Build. Change. Impact. - Business Coaching
HQ Location: Ocala, FL
Avg. Hourly Rate: $150 - $199 / hr
# of Reviews: 17
Review Rating: 5.0
Build. Change. Impact. is a business coaching firm focused on helping small business owners transform their companies into valuable assets that support their personal and family goals. Led by Stacey Ansley, the firm guides entrepreneurs from feeling overwhelmed to building thriving, scalable businesses.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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See all 1 projectsMacanne® offers services in digital restructuring, web development, and operational remodeling, focusing on rapid deployment and efficiency. Reviews consistently highlight their impressive project management, swift implementation (notably deploying a website within 48 hours), and effective marketing strategies. Clients report significant improvements in their digital presence and client engagement, deeming Macanne® a highly reliable and efficient partner.
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B2B Strategy is a branding firm. Headquartered in Timișoara, Romania, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsAcvian provides comprehensive Business Consulting, Management Consulting, and B2B Consulting services, specializing in global employment and payroll solutions. Reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction with their efficient and professional handling of legal, administrative, and regulatory requirements, allowing clients to focus on their core business activities. Acvian's personal touch and alignment with company values are consistently highlighted as impressive.
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See all 1 projectsChrome Leads is a company purportedly involved in facilitating Google Grants, but reviews indicate a lack of delivery and communication. Negative feedback permeates their reviews, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction due to unfulfilled services and communication issues, resulting in financial losses. It is advised to exercise caution when considering engagement with Chrome Leads.
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Kanvic Consulting, a Market Research company, is based in Gurugram, India. The team focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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REYA Communications is a public relations agency. Located in Doral, Florida, the firm was launched in 2019. Their team provides Public Relations and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Loved Brands is a small branding agency. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Branding and Business Consulting.
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Ontario Commercial Group is an Oakville, Canada-based Commercial Brokerage Services company. The team focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kaduna, Nigeria
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Launched in 2018, Talenttic Tech Hub is a website development company. The small team provides Web Development and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Brighton, England
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Advice Cloud, a Content Writing Services company, was founded in 2013. The team provides Content Writing Services and Procurement Support.
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$50,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Meopham, England
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The Brand Bucket Company is a branding agency. They are located in Meopham, England and London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Victoria, Canada
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Host Happy, a Commercial Financing company, was launched in 2020. Located in Victoria, Canada, the team specializes in Commercial Financing and Commercial Property Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vernon Hills, IL
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Targeted Web Traffic is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, the company offers Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chuo City, Japan
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Based in Chuo City, Japan, Hatago Consulting is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lugbe, Nigeria
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Astute Business Consult, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, provide Corporate Training & Coaching and Business Consulting. They were launched in 2021.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Prosper, TX
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Eminent Business Advisors LLC is an Accounting company established in 2024. Based in Prosper, Texas, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Small branding company Avant8, is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Amazon attestation and documents clearing is a Business Consulting company. They are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Business Consulting and Translation.
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Established in 2017, amazon attestation services is a Business Valuation Services company. Their services include Business Valuation Services and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ann Arbor, MI
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Market Research company American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their services include Market Research and Business Consulting.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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IT managed services company NextGen IT is based in Shillong, India. The team provides IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Commercial Brokerage Services company Robert Hasman focuses on Commercial Brokerage Services and Business Consulting. They were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Business Consulting company Escanciano & Asociados Abogados is in Madrid, Spain. They focus on Business Consulting and Corporate Law and were established in 2012.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lakewood, CO
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Founded in 2019, Level10 CFO, a small Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company, is located in Lakewood, Colorado. Their team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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MISNet, Inc. Is an Application Management & Support company. The midsize Singapore, Singapore-based team offers Application Management & Support and Digital Strategy. The agency was launched in
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Holtsville, NY
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Ask ITC is a Digital Strategy company. Their midsize team is located in Holtsville, New York and Chandigarh, India and provides Digital Strategy and Business Consulting. The firm was launched in
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249London , England
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Midsize Marketing Strategy company Clear M&C Saatchi, is located in London , England and New York, New York. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Monterrey, Mexico
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Cuadrangular is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2012, and their services include Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Market Research company Winsby Inc was founded in 2003. The team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Manpower Bangladesh, an Accounting company, is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 2007, the team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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CirrusLabs, a midsize IoT development company, is in Alpharetta, Georgia. Their services include IoT development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Lisboa, Portugal
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Dixtior is a custom software development firm. Their midsize team of employees is located in Lisboa, Portugal. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Newtown, PA
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JDAQA is an Application Testing company. Located in Newtown, Pennsylvania, their team focuses on Application Testing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Webxloo is an e-commerce development company. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and IT managed services and is located in Tampa, Florida.
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Launched in 2014, The Center of Applied Data Science is a midsize big data company. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kozhikode, India
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Midsize data analytics company Mindster Dx, is based in Kozhikode, India. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bogotá, Colombia
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Trycore is a software development firm. The Bogotá, Colombia-based firm was founded in 2015. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wellington, New Zealand
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Gibson Sheat Lawyers is a Business Consulting company founded in 1927. Their services include Business Consulting and Finance Law.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Launched in 2010, Patent Service USA is an Intellectual Property Law company. Their team specializes in Intellectual Property Law and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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Valenta is a CRM consulting and SI company. They are in Toronto, Canada, and their services include CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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Based in Swindon, England, Silicon EC UK Limited is a midsize Architectural Design company. Their services include Architectural Design and Engineering.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Houston, TX
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Kastech Software Solutions Group is an IT strategy consulting company. They focus on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and are headquartered in Houston, Texas and Hyderabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Manchester, England
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Accounts Direct is a Business Consulting company. The Manchester, England-based agency was launched in 1990. Their services include Business Consulting and Accounting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Des Moines, IA
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Indie House is an Interior Design company. Established in 2012, the team provides Interior Design and Business Consulting.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Carrollton, TX
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Business Consulting company PWD - Precision Warehouse Design is located in Carrollton, Texas. They focus on Business Consulting and Commercial Property Management.
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Concept Estimating is an Engineering company. Founded in 2012, the firm is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their team focuses on Engineering and Business Consulting.
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Xpedeon Software is a CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Aarhus, Denmark
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ZITE is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2016, and their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2014, Einfolge Technologies Pvt Ltd is a Market Research company. Their team specializes in Market Research and UX/UI Design.
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Midsize Business Consulting company Construction Estimator, is based in Brooklyn, New York. The team provides Business Consulting and Commercial Brokerage Services.
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