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IT advisory
Help deciding what to build, which technology to use, how much scope it needs and where to start.
- Free initial assessment An initial conversation to clarify the most useful next step.
- Direct communication You speak with the person analysing and building the work.
- Clear ownership Code, accounts, access and handover are defined.
Problem and outcome
Which decision should IT advisory unblock?
The scope is built around a real problem and a verifiable outcome, not a generic list of tasks.
Problems it solves
You need to decide what to build, buy or change, but do not yet have enough clarity to commit the budget.IT advisory helps you make a technical decision when the problem or available options are not yet clear.
We review goals, constraints and alternatives. You receive a reasoned recommendation, an initial scope and criteria for deciding what to do next. Implementation is scoped separately.
A concrete initial scope
Separate what is needed now from improvements that can wait, and make assumptions clear.
A decision you can explain
You receive conclusions, open questions and criteria for assessing a proposal or the next step.
Decisions before investment
What must be clear before choosing technology or a supplier
Useful advisory work ends with decisions and boundaries, not a list of possible tools.
Signs of a poor decision
- Starting with technology before defining the problem and users.
- Accepting an estimate that does not separate scope, risk and dependencies.
- Treating a quick demonstration as an operable solution.
What should be clear at the end
- Documented problem, priority and constraints.
- Options compared by cost, risk and maintenance.
- A bounded next step with a validation rule.
Guide price
What changes the scope of a technical review?
Three ways to start depending on the size of the need. Prices are indicative and final scope is agreed after the initial assessment.
One-off consultation
A session to structure a technical decision before committing budget.
From
€120
+ VATWhat is included
- Preparation from the context provided.
- A session focused on one decision.
- Summary of options, risks and the next step.
Boundary: This is not a deep audit or a fixed development quote.
Book a consultationAdvisory block
The most common optionSeveral sessions and technical review to define an initiative in more detail.
From
€450
+ VATWhat is included
- Map of the problem and constraints.
- Comparison of viable options.
- Initial scope and acceptance criteria.
- Final review with recommendations.
Boundary: Implementation is not included unless quoted separately.
Request an advisory blockMonthly advisory
Recurring space to resolve questions and review decisions before execution.
From
€99 /month
+ VATWhat is included
- Prepared monthly session.
- Short review of proposals or changes.
- Follow-up of open decisions.
Boundary: This does not include daily direction or unlimited implementation.
Ask about monthly advisoryService scope
Which inputs and deliverables belong in the advisory work?
Final pricing depends on scope, integrations and project state. If it does not fit, I will say so before estimating.
Work included according to scope
- Review of the context, goals, constraints and material available.
- Comparison of alternatives and their technical and operational implications.
- A short document with recommendations, risks and assumptions.
- Initial scope and acceptance criteria for the next step.
Boundaries we put in writing
- This is not a deep audit or a fixed development quote.
- Implementation is not included unless quoted separately.
- This does not include daily direction or unlimited implementation.
Process
How I turn uncertainty into a testable decision
I combine advisory work with practical experience building and maintaining software.
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Share the problem, pending decision and information available.
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Agree which questions the review should answer and what is out of scope.
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Compare options, costs, dependencies and relevant risks.
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Receive the findings and review the recommended next step together.
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FAQ
Questions before booking IT advisory
Does IT advisory include building the software?
No. It includes reviewing the context, comparing options and defining a next step. If you later want implementation, we scope it as a separate project.
What do I receive at the end?
A summary of the decision, options considered, risks and an initial scope with criteria for evaluating the next phase.
Can you review a proposal or supplier?
Yes. I can review the scope, assumptions and dependencies, then list the questions worth resolving before you accept it.
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Does this fit your project?
Tell me what you want to build, what you have now and what outcome you need. If it fits, I’ll suggest a clear next step.