There are two kinds of price here. The Growth Partner Program is custom, because its terms are agreed case by case and set out in a written agreement. The fixed-fee options have published ranges. All prices are in Canadian dollars, plus GST/HST by province.
Hourly consulting
$175–$350 /hour
Strategy sessions and expert advice by the hour.
Project
$3,500–$25,000 per project
Defined-scope work such as a plan, assessment or launch, with milestone payments.
Monthly retainer
$2,500–$12,000 /month
Ongoing advisory and execution support.
Growth Partner Program
Custom
Performance-based partnership: Ali invests time upfront and is paid on measurable results. Limited partnerships available.
Free initial consultation · no lock-in. The initial 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation.
Prices in Canadian dollars. Sales tax is added based on the client's province (as of October 2026, CRA rates): 5% GST in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon, NWT and Nunavut; 13% HST in Ontario; 14% HST in Nova Scotia; 15% HST in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and PEI; 5% GST plus 9.975% QST in Quebec. Provincial sales tax (BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan) only where it applies to the service. See full pricing on businessconsulting.ca/pricing.
The price list
Four ways to work together, three of them with published ranges.
| Option | Price (CAD) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly consulting | $175–$350 per hour | Working sessions on a specific question |
| Project | $3,500–$25,000 per project | A scoped plan, assessment or launch, paid by milestone |
| Monthly retainer | $2,500–$12,000 per month | Continuing advice plus help carrying it out |
| Growth Partner Program | Custom | Performance-based: Ali invests time upfront and is paid on measurable results. Limited partnerships available |
The initial 30-minute consultation is free and carries no obligation. These ranges come from the parent practice; see the full BusinessConsulting.ca pricing page.
How the Growth Partner Program is priced
It is priced in the agreement, not on this page. What we can tell you is how the conversation works:
- We agree what a result is and how it is recorded, using a shared growth scorecard.
- We agree a baseline: what the business would likely do without the partnership.
- Only then do we discuss how payment follows results, when it is calculated, and how the arrangement can end.
We don't publish a revenue share, minimum or term length, and we'd be cautious of anyone who quotes you one before seeing your numbers. The program page lists what the written agreement should cover.
What moves a fixed-fee quote
Scope, data and decisions. Within each range, the price depends on:
- How much is being produced. A focused assessment costs less than a full growth plan with research.
- The state of your records. Clean monthly reports save time; numbers scattered across spreadsheets take longer to reconcile.
- The number of decisions supported. One market question is simpler than a launch across several provinces.
- Ongoing involvement. Retainers vary with how much advisory and execution support is included each month.
Your proposal sets out the price, the deliverables and the payment milestones before you commit.
A quick way to compare
Compare options by the risk you carry, not only by the cost. An illustration with made-up figures:
| Fixed-fee project | Performance partnership | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost known in advance | Yes | Depends on results, per the agreement |
| Who carries the risk of no result | Mostly you | Shared |
| Records needed | Helpful | Essential |
| Best when | You want a plan or answer at a known price | Results are measurable and there's room to grow |
If you value certainty of cost, a project or retainer is often the better choice even when a partnership is available. If you value shared risk and your numbers are clean, a partnership may suit you better.
What you won't find on this page
No published revenue share, minimum, term or eligibility threshold for the partnership. Those are agreed case by case and set out in the written agreement, because the right answer depends on your margins, sales cycle and what can be measured. You also won't find promises of results. If someone offers you a performance price before seeing your numbers, our guide on vetting a performance partner explains why that is a reason for caution.
Sales tax, invoices and other costs
Every fee carries your province's sales tax: 5% GST in the West and the territories, 13% to 15% HST in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, or 5% GST plus 9.975% QST in Quebec. Any other cost, such as advertising spend paid to platforms or third-party software, should be named in your proposal or agreement along with who pays it. If something isn't written down, ask us to confirm it in writing. No lock-in is part of how we work; the exact notice and exit terms for your engagement are set out in your proposal or agreement.
For questions about which option fits, read the FAQ or call, text or email through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't the partnership price published?
Because it depends on what can be measured, your margins and the scope of work. A single published formula would be wrong for most businesses, so the specific terms are agreed case by case and set out in writing.
Do prices include sales tax?
No. Prices are in Canadian dollars, and partners add GST/HST for their province (GST and QST in Quebec).
Is the first conversation free?
Yes. The initial 30-minute consultation is free, with no obligation.
Are there other fees I should know about?
Anything you would pay is set out in your written proposal or agreement before you commit. If a cost isn't written there, ask us to add it or confirm in writing that it doesn't apply.