Tier Best for Scope (what we’ll do) Timeframe Inputs needed Deliverables Success metric Price Credit if we continue Next step
Starter Curious but cautious teams Connect 1 data source / run 1 use case / audit 1 process 1–2 weeks 60 min with {{owner}}; sample data; access 1-page findings + 10-min Loom Hit {{metric}} or validate {{hypothesis}} $___ 100% credited to first month/annual Pick a start date
Standard Ready to try in the wild 2–3 use cases with small user group / fix top issue 3–4 weeks {{owner}} + {{partner team}}; weekly check-in Live result + playbook {{metric}} improves by {{delta}} within window $___ 50–100% credit Confirm kickoff call
Sprint Need results fast under deadline Hands-on build + training + rollout plan 4–6 weeks Access + two power users Working build + training + rollout deck {{metric}} improves by {{delta}}; team trained $___ Partial credit or fixed fee Sign SOW & schedule