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Agata M.

Gdansk, Poland

$15/hr
5.0
91 jobs

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’m a Google Sheets & Excel expert with 5 years of experience creating smart, easy-to-use planners that help people stay organized and plan their lives. I design budget planners, wedding planners, and many other custom tools tailored to your needs. If you want a clean, functional, and personalized spreadsheet that makes life easier — I’m here to help!

  • Google Sheets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Budget Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Product Design
  • Canva
  • Printable File
  • Excel Formula
  • Apps Script API
  • AppSheet
  • Data Analysis
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Dashboard
  • Looker Studio
Fola A.

Lagos Island, Nigeria

$15/hr
4.5
210 jobs

Hello friends, Let us start with why you should go with me... I come with years of experience in Business consultancy and Plan writing, with 100+ completed online and offline projects. I have completed business plans for many companies and industries Real Estate, E-commerce, Online mobile app, restaurant, Verizon & AT&T, Beauty & fashion, Healthcare, Education, Hospital, Carpentry, Cannabis/Marijuana, Gym/Fitness, Engineering, Sport, and many more. I have also helped clients take off their business and reach new heights by optimizing the strategy, research, and analyzing their market and competitive position, and create a clear and compelling business plan to articulate their opportunity. My Complete Business Plan will include but not limited to: Executive Summary Mission Statement Keys to Success Goals and Objectives Company Summary Products Services Industry Analysis Market Analysis Summary Competitive Edge and Analysis Competitive Summary Strategy and Implementation Marketing Plan Target Market Segment Strategy Personnel Plan SWOT Analysis Management Summary Important Charts and Graphs My complete financial plan includes: Start-up Summary Revenue Forecast Projected Profit and Loss Balance Sheet Cash Flow Break-even Analysis Graphs and Tables The add-ons of the gig include: Free Cover Page Delivery in MS Word, PDF, and Excel formats. Quick response time Unlimited Revisions BEST REGARDS, Fola

  • Content Writing
  • Resume Writing
  • Financial Planning
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Financial Projection
  • Business Plan
  • Executive Summary
  • Business Presentation
  • Presentation Design
William M.

Calgary, Canada

$100/hr
4.9
183 jobs

I have built, valued, and modeled over 1,000 companies across all 50 US states, every Canadian province, and 50+ countries. CFA charterholder. 10 published books, all rated 5.0 on Amazon. $200K+ earned on Upwork with 100% Job Success. Top Rated Plus. Ranked #1 Financial Modeling in Canada and #2 Investment Banking globally on Upwork. When a founder sends me their financial model, I already know the three questions their investors will ask, because I spent years reviewing deals from the investor side as a fund fiduciary. That perspective separates my work from everyone else in your inbox. I wrote 10 books on this. Literally. My Amazon series, A Founder's Conversations with a Fractional CFO, covers every financial decision a founder faces: CFO Versus Accountant, Pitch Decks, 409A Valuations, Financial Modeling, Business Plans, KPIs and Dashboards, Private Company Stock Options, Fundraising Mechanics, Real Estate Financial Modeling, and SBA Loans. WHAT I DELIVER: Financial Modeling: Three-statement models, revenue models, SaaS models, startup financial projections, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, unit economics, breakeven analysis, cash flow forecasting, pro forma financials, budget models, and investor-ready models built in Excel. Published on Bloomberg, Reuters, FactSet, and S&P Global terminals. Business Valuations: DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, startup valuations, fair market value, certified business valuations, and 409A valuations for fundraising, M&A, tax compliance, equity compensation, and internal planning. Business Plans: Investor business plans, SBA lender business plans, immigration business plans (EB-2, EB-5, USCIS), startup plans, feasibility studies, market analysis, competitive analysis, go-to-market strategy, and executive summaries for banks, investors, and regulatory bodies. Pitch Decks: Seed decks, Series A decks, fundraising decks, investor presentations, and data room preparation. Helped raise hundreds of millions in capital across angel, seed, Series A, and Series B rounds. Cap Tables and Equity: Cap table modeling, stock option plans (ISOs, NSOs, RSAs), SAFE and convertible note modeling, option pool sizing, dilution analysis, waterfall analysis, pre-money and post-money calculations, vesting schedules, 83(b) elections, and 409A compliance. Fundraising: Term sheet analysis, SAFE structuring, convertible note terms, liquidation preferences, closing mechanics, investor negotiation, due diligence preparation, and capital raising advisory from pre-seed through Series B. Fractional CFO: Financial strategy, KPI dashboards, OKR tracking, board reporting, investor reporting, cash flow management, burn rate analysis, runway modeling, and startup growth consulting. As former CEO of SentimenTrader and founder of ExemptAnalyst (acquired by Pinnacle), I have been on your side of the table. Real Estate Financial Modeling: Acquisition models, development pro formas, NOI and cap rate analysis, rent roll analysis, construction draws, lease-up modeling, waterfall distributions, LP/GP splits, DSCR, and sensitivity analysis for commercial, multifamily, and value-add deals. SBA Loans: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan modeling, lender packages, debt service coverage, seller note structuring, business acquisition models, and goodwill analysis. Due Diligence and Investment Banking: M&A due diligence, credit analysis, investment memos, structured finance, SPV structuring, and institutional-grade research. Ghostwriting: 10 published books on Amazon (all 5.0). Available for personal finance and business book ghostwriting. BACKGROUND: 25+ years in capital markets. Former CEO of SentimenTrader. Founded ExemptAnalyst (largest private research firm in Canada, acquired by Pinnacle). Director at Eiffel Peak Capital. MD at Pinnacle Wealth Brokers. VP at IA Clarington. Advised on $79M Wes-tower acquisition. Co-Host of The Dales Report (40K YouTube). Finance Instructor, University of Toronto. CFA, CFP, CIM, FCSI Fellow. My schedule fills up fast. If my status shows available, reach out now for a quick call to scope your project.

  • Financial Modeling
  • Business Plan
  • Financial Writing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Consulting
  • Investment Research
  • Investment Banking
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Valuation
  • Business Valuation
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Pitch Deck
  • Data Visualization
Jessa Lyn S.

Pulilan, Philippines

$16/hr
5.0
92 jobs

Need an 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙫𝙖 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙧? 🌟 Creative Visual Storyteller 🌟 Scroll-stopping, on-brand graphics 🌟 Designs that help your brand stand out Let’s bring your ideas to life! 👇👇👇 💎 𝙋𝙄𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝘿𝙀𝘾𝙆𝙎 » I design data-driven, narrative-focused pitch decks in Canva, integrating visual hierarchy, typographic scale, and infographics to ensure stakeholders quickly comprehend KPIs and projections. 💎 𝙍𝙀𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 / 𝙒𝙃𝙄𝙏𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎 » I translate complex data into structured reports or white papers, using charts, grids, and typographic hierarchy to communicate insights efficiently. 💎 𝙀𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆𝙎 / 𝙂𝙐𝙄𝘿𝙀𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙆𝙎 » I create professional eBooks and guidebooks in Canva with clean layouts, strong typography, and engaging visuals, tailored to your brand guidelines. Transforming your content into polished, reader-friendly digital products for lead magnets, courses, and downloads, optimized for readability and conversion. 💎 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙃𝙄𝘾𝙎 » I design scroll-stopping Canva creatives for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, aligned with brand guidelines, color systems, and campaign messaging to boost engagement metrics. 💎 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝘿𝙐𝘾𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙎 / 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙔 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙁𝙄𝙇𝙀𝙎 » I design product catalogs and company profiles in Canva with modular layouts, consistent typography, and hierarchy to highlight products and services effectively. 💎 𝙍𝙀𝙐𝙎𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙉𝙑𝘼 𝙏𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 » I build on-brand Canva templates with reusable components, grids, and editable elements so teams can scale content efficiently. Don’t 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 hunting for someone to elevate your brand, 𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣. All designs are delivered as 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙫𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙨, so your team can easily update, reuse, and scale them whenever needed. 🎨 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 👉 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 & 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 ✦ Pitch Deck Designs ✦ Investor & Business Presentations ✦ Sales Decks ✦ Board & Executive Presentations 👉 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 ✦ White Papers ✦ Annual Reports ✦ Business Reports ✦ Research Papers ✦ Case Study ✦ Lead Magnets ✦ eBooks & PDF Reports 👉 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙨 ✦ Social Media Graphics (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) ✦ Social Media Carousel & Campaign Creatives ✦ Social Media Imagery ✦ Infographics ✦ Product Catalogs ✦ Brochures & Flyers ✦ Marketing One-Pager ✦ Company Profile ✦ Canva Website ✦ Creative Ads ✦ Branded Canva Templates ✦ Print Design ✦ Layout Design ✨ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙚 I focus on strategic visual communication, not just aesthetics. 🎯 𝙈𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡 Create visual assets that are clear, professional, and impactful, helping businesses communicate ideas more effectively. 🛠 You have a preference for which 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨, 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙨 or 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙨 to use? 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 👉 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 ➙ Canva Pro ➙ Figma ➙ Affinity Designer 👉 𝙒𝙚𝙗 & 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 ➙ WordPress ➙ Elementor ➙ Canva Website 👉 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 ➙ Slack ➙ Trello ➙ Asana ➙ ClickUp ➙ Google Workspace (Google Drive, Sheet, Slides, Docs, Gmail) ➙ ChatGPT 🤝 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 If you’re looking for 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙫𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖, I’d be happy to help. 📩 Send me a message and 𝙡𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙨.

  • Canva
  • Graphic Design
  • Pitch Deck
  • Presentation Design
  • Ebook Design
  • Infographic
  • Editorial Design
  • Print Design
  • Lead Magnet
  • Layout Design
  • Social Media Imagery
  • Business Presentation
  • Brochure Design
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Branding Template
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • Instagram Post
  • Facebook
  • Flyer Design
Muhammad A.

Multan, Pakistan

$10/hr
4.8
619 jobs

Top Rated Plus 🏆 | Local SEO Specialist | Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) | Citation Building | Link Building | Technical SEO | SEO Audits | On-Page SEO | Keyword Research Hi, I’m Muhammad Amir, 5+ years experince. helping local & service-based businesses rank higher on Google Search + Google Maps (Local 3-Pack) and turn that visibility into calls, leads, and sales. Are you facing any of these problems? ❌ Your business is not showing in Google Maps ❌ Competitors are ranking above you in the Local Pack ❌ Your website isn’t getting calls/leads from organic traffic ❌ Google Business Profile is suspended / not optimized / not getting results ❌ NAP is inconsistent across directories ❌ Website has technical SEO issues (indexing, speed, crawl errors) If yes — you’re in the right place ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 (𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬) I specialize in Local SEO Optimization, Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization, Citation Building, White-Hat Link Building, Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, and SEO Audits to grow rankings and real business results. ✅ My goal is simple: 📍 Improve local visibility → 📞 Increase calls/leads → 💰 Grow revenue 🧠 My Local SEO Strategy (Proven Process) 🔎 Step 1: Local SEO Audit + Competitor Research I analyze your current rankings, competitors, local pack factors, GMB/GBP health, website SEO, citations, backlinks, and technical issues. 🛠 Step 2: Fix the Foundation (Technical SEO + On-Page SEO) I resolve the SEO blockers that stop Google from trusting your website: ⚡ Site Speed / Core Web Vitals 🧭 Indexing & Crawlability (GSC issues, robots.txt, sitemap) 🔁 Redirects / Canonicals / URL structure 🏷 Meta titles/descriptions + headings (H1/H2/H3) 🧩 Schema Markup (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Review) 🔗 Internal linking + content optimization 📍 Step 3: Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization This is the #1 asset for local rankings 🔥 ✅ Setup / Audit / Fixes ✅ Categories, services, keywords & locations ✅ Business description + products/services optimization ✅ Posts strategy, Q&A, photos, tracking ✅ Local 3-Pack ranking improvements 🧾 Step 4: Citation Building + NAP Consistency Google trusts businesses with consistent local data ✅ 📌 Manual citations on trusted directories 📌 NAP cleanup (Name/Address/Phone consistency) 📌 Duplicate listing guidance 📌 Authority signals to boost maps rankings 🔗 Step 5: White-Hat Link Building (Safe + Powerful) I build authority the right way (no spam) ✅ 🌐 Niche + local backlinks 📍 Geo-relevant links for local pack growth ✍️ Outreach-based link building 🧱 Backlink strategy to increase Domain Authority ✅ My Core SEO Services 📌 Local SEO Optimization 📌 Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization 📌 Local SEO Audit + Technical SEO Audit 📌 Citation Building + Cleanup (NAP) 📌 Keyword Research (Local + Service Keywords) 📌 On-Page SEO (Titles, Meta, Headings, Content, Internal Links) 📌 Technical SEO (Speed, Indexing, Crawl, GSC Fixes) 📌 Link Building (White Hat Backlinks) 📌 Content Optimization for Local Pages (Service/City Pages) 📌 WordPress SEO + Shopify SEO 🏆 Best For Industries Like: 🏠 Home Services: HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Electricians, Pest Control, Cleaning, Landscaping ⚖️ Professional: Lawyers, Accountants, Real Estate, Consultants 🏥 Health: Dentists, Chiropractors, Clinics, Therapists, Med Spas 🍔 Food: Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries, Catering 🛍 Retail: Local shops, showrooms, stores 🚗 Automotive: Repair shops, detailing, towing, dealers 🛠 Tools I Use 🔍 Ahrefs • SEMrush • Moz • Screaming Frog • SurferSEO 📊 Google Search Console • GA4 (Google Analytics) • GBP Insights 🌟 What You Get Working With Me ✅ Keyword-focused Local SEO plan for your area ✅ Manual work (no automation spam) ✅ Strong local signals + authority improvements ✅ Clear action steps + transparent reporting ✅ Focus on real leads & sales, not “empty rankings” 📍 I’ve worked with businesses targeting locations in USA, UK, Canada & Australia and helped them improve visibility in Google’s Local Pack / Maps results. 🤝 If you want to dominate local search, rank higher on Google Maps, and get more calls/leads — message me now. 📩 Send me your website + location + main services, and I’ll share a quick view of what’s missing + what we should fix first 🔥 Muhammad Amir Keyword tags: Google My Business Management | Google My Business Reinstatement | Map Pack SEO | Local Search Ranking | Google Maps Marketing Strategy | Reputation Management | Review Optimization | Business Listing Optimization | Online Visibility Growth | Local Lead Generation | Location-Based Marketing | Geo-Relevant SEO | Local Brand Authority | Multi-Location Local SEO | Franchise SEO | Service-Based Business Marketing | Small Business SEO Strategy | Local Organic Growth | Search Visibility Improvement | Local Competitor Analysis | Local Market

  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Local SEO
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Business Consulting
  • Local Citation
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • Website Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • Google My Business
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Google My Business Listing
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Keyword Research
  • Google Maps
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Localization
  • LinkedIn
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Alexander B.

Atlanta, Georgia

$65/hr
5.0
44 jobs

Hey! I’m Alexander, your travel agent, credit card points & miles expert, custom spreadsheet builder, and travel hacker. Services I Offer: ✈️ Travel Hacking & Points Travel Strategy Want to fly business class using points? I’ll show you how. - Maximize your credit card rewards - Discover hidden redemption opportunities - Plan trips using points & miles effectively 🏖️ Trip Planning As a certified travel agent, I unlock exclusive perks for your vacations: - Free breakfasts - Room upgrades - Resort credits and more ✅ Custom Spreadsheets (Excel & Google Sheets) From businesses to solo entrepreneurs, I build spreadsheets that do exactly what you need. I’ve spent 15+ years working with Excel and Google Sheets, so whether it’s a sleek dashboard or a complex tracker, I’ve got you covered. You’ll get: - Clean, functional designs tailored to your workflow - Dashboards, trackers, budgets, planners—you name it - Option to add your branding, logos, and colors 💳 Credit Card Consulting Whether you’re just starting out or have 10+ cards in your wallet, I’ll help you: - Pick the best cards for your lifestyle - Build a smart earning/redemption strategy - Improve your credit score 💼 Why Work With Me? - Custom, Every Time: I’ll tailor everything to your exact needs. - Real-World Experience: With a background in finance and years of hands-on work in spreadsheets, travel, and credit cards, I know what gets results. - Easy to Work With: Clear communication, quick turnarounds, and a friendly approach. Whether you’re planning your next big trip, optimizing your credit card game, or need a spreadsheet that does more than just calculate, I’d love to help. Let’s chat and make something great happen.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Finance
  • Financial Modeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Cleaning
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Google Slides
  • Online Research
  • Travel Planning
  • Destination Rewards Loyalty
  • Leisure Travel
  • Business Travel
  • Travel Advice

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Need to gather requirements from stakeholders, generate business forecasts, and create a plan for meeting your business goals? A business planning analyst can help. 

So how do you hire business planning analysts? What follows are some tips for finding top business planning analysts on Upwork. 

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  • Industry fit. You want a business planning analyst who understands your industry so they can develop the right business strategy for your needs. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., using Excel pivot tables to analyze data). 
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular business planning analyst.

How to write an effective business planning analysis job post

With a clear picture of your ideal business planning analyst in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective business planning analysis job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From business plans to stakeholder management, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or marketing channels, mention this here. 
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Frequently asked questions

What is business planning analysis? 

Business planning analysis is the practice of using business intelligence to develop and implement plans, processes, and procedures within an organization. The business planning analyst will also often serve as a liaison between the various stakeholders and departments within a company. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in business planning analysis consultants:

  • Business planning, development, and analysis
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Business, technical, financial, and/or legal writing
  • Business modeling and forecasting

Why hire business planning analysts?

The trick to finding top business planning analysts is to identify your needs. Do you need someone simply to draft a basic business plan? Or do you also need help documenting and generating risk-mitigation procedures? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a business planning analyst?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced business planning analyst may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business planning analysis services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.