When it serves the business question. A project may use straightforward reporting, statistical analysis, forecasting, or machine learning. We choose methods based on the available data and the decision you need to make, and explain how the results were produced and where their limitations lie.

Business size alone does not determine whether analysis will be useful. A focused project may help if you have a recurring decision about inventory, margins, or data quality and enough relevant information to examine it. An initial conversation helps us assess whether the potential value justifies the scope and cost.

Timing depends on the business question, the condition of your data, and the agreed deliverables. We review those factors with you and agree on a schedule before work begins. If data gaps or scope changes affect that schedule, we discuss the implications and next steps with you.

You receive the deliverables agreed at the start, which may include a written report, spreadsheet, dashboard, or planning scenarios. We walk through the findings, explain assumptions and limitations, and discuss practical next steps. Any implementation assistance or ongoing support is scoped separately.

Usually, no. We begin with records exported from your existing systems, such as sales reports, inventory files, and spreadsheets. During scoping, we check whether those records contain the information needed for the analysis. Any new tools or integrations would be discussed and agreed in advance.

Pricing depends on the scope of the question, the preparation your data needs, and the deliverables. After an initial discussion and review of the available information, we provide a proposal outlining the work, price, and timeline. Any changes to the agreed scope and cost are discussed with you before additional work begins.