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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, PolandServices provided
See all 45 projectsEdvantis is a distinguished company specializing in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI services. Their reviews highlight a strong commitment to Business Intelligence & Systems Integration, with a remarkable emphasis on effective communication and timely project completion. Approximately 80% of the feedback underscores their eagerness to assist and adapt to project needs, although occasional inconsistencies in team member quality were noted but swiftly addressed.
$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, UkraineServices provided
See all 23 projectsReenbit is a company specializing in BI and Big Data Consulting & SI services, offering expertise in Business Intelligence Consulting and Systems Integration Services. The overall feedback is positive, highlighting their professionalism and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their satisfaction with these aspects. While there were occasional minor delays, clients were generally pleased with the outcomes.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CAServices provided
See all 8 projectsB3 Media Solutions Inc. is a Business Intelligence and Big Data Consulting firm with expertise in delivering comprehensive healthcare research and strategic insights. Their reviews highlight punctuality and strong local market knowledge, with 100% of feedback noting timely project delivery and effective partnership in enhancing client outcomes.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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GA4 Experts is a small big data company launched in 2020. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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Travel Scrape is a Houston, Texas-based big data analytics company. Launched in 2017, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
See all 24 projectsdeltAlyz Corp. is a specialized provider of Business Intelligence Consulting and Big Data Solutions, focusing on integrating systems, developing analytics, and creating data warehouses. Reviews reveal that 100% of clients appreciate their technical expertise and project management, often highlighting the team's responsiveness and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Their aptitude for blending technical and analytical skills to meet client needs is frequently noted.
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DataNicely is a small data analytics company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Yavda Analytics Private Limited is a business intelligence company. Founded in 2018, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Clearly Solutions is a big data company established in 2019. Their team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
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Bear Cloud Studios is a big data analytics company. The firm is headquartered in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbia, MD
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Datafy Systems is a business intelligence company. The Columbia, Maryland-based team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Markham, Canada
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Small big data company QGBS Canada Inc, is headquartered in Markham, Canada. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Mind Alchemy Metrics, Inc. Is a big data company based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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AMZ Consulting Pty Ltd is a small data analytics company headquartered in Bella Vista, Australia. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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SQL Pakistan is a business intelligence company. The Islamabad, Pakistan-based company specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Saturnin, France
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BIWORKS is a big data analytics company. The firm is headquartered in Saint-Saturnin, France. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Agents.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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DataTerrain is a big data analytics company. The midsize Palo Alto, California-based team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services. The firm was launched in 2009.
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DataFlirt, a small data analytics company, is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Agents.
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Ashlyticss is a big data analytics company. In Ahmedabad, India, the firm was launched in 2026. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Agents.
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Lexalytic is a big data analytics company. Headquartered in Bushey, England, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Business Consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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HealthCare Logic is a midsize business intelligence company. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and Back Office Outsourcing and were established in 2024.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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KEPLER Advanced Analytics, a data analytics company, is headquartered in Chennai, India. They focus on BI & big data consulting & SI and were launched in 2023.
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Hopton Analytics is a big data company. Based in Leeds, England, their small team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and AI Consulting. The company was launched in 2021.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2024, Sibyl, a small big data analytics company, is headquartered in Paris, France. Their team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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WebDataScraping.us, a big data analytics company, was founded in 2019. In Albany, New York, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Big data company Legnus Analytics was established in 2025. The team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Artificial Intelligence and is in Austin, Texas.
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WebManna Studio, a big data company, was launched in 2023. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Datexa Analytics is a data analytics company. Based in Santa Elena, Ecuador, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Financial Advising & Planning.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Databrew, a business intelligence company, is based in Gainesville, Florida. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2017.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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See all 7 projectsProCogia is a specialized provider of BI & Big Data Consulting & SI services, focusing on data engineering, analytics, and management consulting. Reviews highlight their exceptional knowledge, responsiveness, and proactive engagement, with 100% of clients noting their impressive service quality and flexibility. While their small size is noted, 80% of resources have been positively received, underscoring their capability in delivering business intelligence integration and big data solutions.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Bengaluru, India
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See all 1 projectsHappiest Minds Technologies provides digital transformation, IT consulting, and managed services. The overall feedback highlights their expertise, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality solutions on time. Reviewers consistently commend their professionalism, technical knowledge, and proactive communication, making them a trusted partner for complex projects.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Nürnberg, Germany
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EXASOL AG, a data analytics company, is based in Nürnberg, Germany and São Paulo, Brazil. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10,000+Sunnyvale, CA
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Founded in 1992, NetApp is a large big data company. Their team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10,000+Zug, Switzerland
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Luxoft, a Digital Strategy company, provide Digital Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI. They were launched in 2000.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10,000+São Paulo, Brazil
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Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and Southfield, Michigan, Stefanini is a software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Grupo Cubo is a data analytics company and software development company. The Bogotá, Colombia-based team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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Fusion Alliance is a midsize IT strategy consulting company located in Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Ropley Dean, England
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Clevertouch Marketing is a Ropley Dean, England-based Marketing Strategy and data analytics company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Mumbai, India
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Rolta is a custom software development company. They were established in 1982, and their services include Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rocklin, CA
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Blast Analytics & Marketing is a data analytics company. They were established in 1999 and specialize in BI & big data consulting & SI and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Atlanta, GA
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North Highland, a big data company, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and Denver, Colorado. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Big data company Darkhorse Analytics was founded in 2008. The firm provides BI & big data consulting & SI, and is small.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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In Sydney, Australia and Sydney, Australia, Datamine is a big data company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Jersey City, NJ
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Fractal Analytics is a Jersey City, New Jersey-based data analytics company. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2018, Fission Consulting is a data analytics company and IT managed services company. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Villa Luro, Argentina
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Data Mind is a Villa Luro, Argentina-based big data analytics company. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsGYANA provides online education focusing on courses like Google Ads and web designing. Reviews highlight their structured project management, clear communication, and cost-effective, comprehensive courses. Overall, clients appreciate the improved user engagement and mobile responsiveness of their projects, though there is a desire for an expanded curriculum, particularly in AI.
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$100,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999Boston, MA
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Maine Pointe LLC is a Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Duluth, MN
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Midsize data analytics company Innovative Architects, is in Duluth, Minnesota. The team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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Couse5 Intelligence is a big data company. They are in Redmond, Washington and have midsize team. They provide BI & big data consulting & SI and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Prague, Czech Republic
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CloverDX is a midsize big data analytics company based in Arlington, Virginia and Prague, Czech Republic. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Crossroad Elf DSS Pvt. Ltd is a Bengaluru, India-based big data analytics company. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chandler, AZ
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Hanu an Insight Company is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Chandler, Arizona-based company specializes in cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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ByteLogic Systems, a big data company, was launched in 2023. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, Poland
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38.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999London, England
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36/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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35.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Medellín, Colombia
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hanoi, Vietnam
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35.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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33.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Oak Brook, IL
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34.3/40.015/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Malmö, Sweden
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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31.9/40.017/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Woodstock, England
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31.7/40.020/20 Reviews4.4/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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34.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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33.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Paphos, Cyprus
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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35.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dundee, Scotland
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30.9/40.017/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ramos Mejía, Argentina
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San José, Costa Rica
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Antipolo, Philippines
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Oakland, CA
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30.3/40.015.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Indore, India
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31.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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