OUR SERVICES
Three ways to get the intelligence you need. Start where your question lands.
Every engagement starts with a question. How big is this market? Who are the real competitors? Is this deal credible? Your question determines which tier fits.
Briefing
R3,000 to R7,000 · 1 to 2 weeks
A focused session on one specific question. Written brief plus walkthrough call.
Essentials Report
R15,000 to R20,000 · 2 to 3 weeks
A focused 15 page report on a single theme. Primary interviews plus strategy call.
Full Report
R25,000 to R45,000 · 4 to 6 weeks
The comprehensive package. Full analysis, strategy workshop, and presentation deck.
TIER 1
The Briefing
R3,000 to R7,000 · One to two weeks
A focused intelligence session on one specific question. You bring the decision you are trying to make. We deliver a clear, evidence based answer.
What you get
- A written briefing document (5 to 10 pages)
- A 45 minute walkthrough call with our research lead
- One round of follow up questions via email
Typical questions we answer
Is this market worth entering? Who are the real competitors, including informal players? Is this founder’s market claim realistic? What does the regulatory landscape look like for this sector?
TIER 2
The Essentials Report
R15,000 to R20,000 · Two to three weeks
A focused report on a single theme. One area, done properly, with primary interview data backing every finding.
What you get
- A focused 15 page intelligence report
- Primary interview data from 5 to 10 relevant market participants
- One strategy call to walk through findings and implications
- A one page executive summary for board or investor use
Typical themes
Market sizing and competitor overview for a specific geography. Competitive landscape including informal and emerging players. Due diligence scan on a potential investment or partnership. Customer segmentation and distribution channel analysis.
TIER 3
The Full Report
R25,000 to R45,000 · Four to six weeks
The comprehensive intelligence package. Full market entry analysis, full competitive landscape, or full due diligence. This is for decisions where you need the complete picture before committing capital or resources.
What you get
- A comprehensive 30 to 50 page intelligence report
- Primary interview data from 15 to 25 market participants
- Full competitive landscape with player profiles
- Market sizing with methodology notes
- Two strategy calls plus a two hour workshop at the top of the range
- An executive summary and a presentation deck for internal use
How an engagement works.
Four steps from first contact to confident decision.
01
Send us your question
Tell us the decision you are trying to make and the question you need answered.
02
We scope and propose
Within one business day, we come back with a clear scope, timeline, and price. No ambiguity.
03
We research and deliver
Primary interviews, data analysis, written deliverable. You receive the report on time.
04
You act with confidence
We walk you through findings, discuss implications, and you make the call with evidence behind it.
“We needed an answer in 3 weeks. Big 4 firms wanted 4 months and R600,000. BLEC delivered a 20 page intelligence report that our board used to greenlight the expansion.”
Fintech CEO, Johannesburg
Full Report engagement, township retail sector
Not sure which tier fits?
Send us the question you are trying to answer. We will respond within one business day with a clear recommendation on which engagement fits, what it would cost, and how quickly we can deliver. No pitch deck, no pressure.
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