Help us create the most comprehensive boutique consulting industry report by sharing your firm's metrics and insights.
60+ Questions
15-20 Minutes
Confidential
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1Firm Profile & Basic Information
Company Name *
Primary Industry Focus *
Select your primary consulting focus area
Geographic Market *
Primary Office Location
Markets Served
Firm Size Metrics *
Total Employees
Consultants
Partners/Principals
2Financial Performance & Revenue
Annual Revenue (2024) *
Please provide your best estimate for 2024 total revenue
Revenue Breakdown *
Approximate percentage breakdown (should total 100%)
Project-based Revenue (%)
Retainer Revenue (%)
Average Project Metrics
Avg Project Value ($)
Avg Project Duration (months)
Projects Completed (2024)
3Cost Structure & Operations
Personnel Costs (% of Revenue) *
Total Personnel Costs (%)
Partner/Principal Compensation (%)
Operating Expenses (% of Revenue)
Office/Rent (%)
Technology (%)
Marketing/BD (%)
Profitability Metrics
Gross Margin (%)
Net Profit Margin (%)
4Pricing Strategy & Client Portfolio
Billing Rate Structure *
Partner Rate ($/hour)
Senior Consultant Rate ($/hour)
Junior Consultant Rate ($/hour)
Client Portfolio Metrics
Total Active Clients
Repeat Client Rate (%)
Avg Client Tenure (years)
Pricing Model Preferences
Which pricing models do you use? (Select all that apply)
5Business Development & Growth
Lead Generation Sources
Rank your top 3 lead sources by effectiveness (1 = most effective)
Sales Metrics
Win Rate (%)
Avg Sales Cycle (days)
Proposals Sent (2024)
Business Development Investment
BD/Marketing Budget (% of revenue)
Time Spent on BD (hours/week)
6Operations & Productivity
Utilization Metrics *
Target Billable Hours per Consultant per Week
Actual Average Utilization Rate (%)
Technology & Tools
Which business tools does your firm use? (Select all that apply)
Operational Challenges
What are your biggest operational challenges? (Rank top 3)
7Strategic Insights & Future Outlook
Growth Strategy *
What's your primary growth strategy for the next 2 years?
Industry Trends Impact
How have recent trends affected your business? (Rate impact: 5=very positive, 3=neutral, 1=very negative)
AI/Automation Technologies
Remote/Hybrid Work Models
Additional Insights
Any additional insights about the boutique consulting market you'd like to share?
8Contact Information & Follow-up
Primary Contact *
Name
Title
Email
LinkedIn Profile (optional)
Report Delivery Preferences
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