Techvest
Engagement Models & Pricing

Flexible engagement options designed to support businesses at every stage of automation — from initial discovery through to full implementation and ongoing optimization. Every stage builds on the previous one to ensure structured delivery and measurable outcomes.

15+

Years business operations experience

30+

AI systems deployed

Average workflow speed improvement

$100K+

Average annual client savings

Our Engagement Philosophy

Structured Engagement for Predictable Results

Automation projects require planning, precision, and ongoing commitment. Our engagement model is designed to ensure every client moves through a structured journey — from understanding the opportunity to deploying and refining the solution.

Each stage builds on the previous one. Nothing is built without a strategy. Nothing is optimized without being built correctly first.

Every project begins with a structured discovery phase — not with assumptions.
Pricing is based on scope, complexity, and integration requirements — not arbitrary packages.
Implementation is scoped after the Audit, ensuring investment accuracy and outcome alignment.
Management retainers protect your automation investment — keeping systems performing as your business evolves.
 
Four Engagement Stages

Each engagement stage serves a distinct purpose. They are designed to work in sequence — though clients may enter at any stage depending on their readiness.

 

Stage 01

Free Automation Check

Duration: 15 Minutes · Live Review Call

Free
No obligation
 
Purpose

A short, structured qualification session designed to identify whether automation opportunities exist within your workflows — and whether a deeper engagement is worthwhile.

What's Included
Best For

Note: This is a qualification session only — not a full strategy consultation. No written documentation is provided.

Stage 02

Automation Audit

Duration: 60–90 Minutes · Written Deliverables Included
 
 
From $495
One-time investment
 
 
Purpose

A comprehensive, premium paid engagement that maps your workflows, identifies automation opportunities, and delivers an execution-ready strategy with written documentation.

What's Included
Best For

Recommended starting point for businesses serious about automation. Implementation scoping is based on audit findings.

Stage 03

Automation Implementation

Duration: Project-based · Scoped after Audit
 
 
Based on scope
Based on scope
 
 
 
 
Purpose

Build, configure, test, and deploy the automation systems defined in your Audit roadmap. Every implementation project is scoped precisely — no vague deliverables, no scope creep.

What's Included
Best For

Important: Implementation projects are scoped following the Automation Audit. Pricing depends on workflow volume, system complexity, and integration scope.

Stage 04

Automation Management & Optimization

Duration: Ongoing monthly retainer
 
 
$500–$5,000/mo
Monthly retainer
 
 
Purpose

Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve your automation systems as your business evolves. Automation is not a one-time project — it requires ongoing stewardship to deliver sustained value.

What's Included
Best For

Note: This is a qualification session only — not a full strategy consultation. No written documentation is provided.

Enterprise Programmes

For mid-size and enterprise organisations requiring comprehensive automation architecture, multi-system integration, and organisation-wide deployment programmes.

 
Enterprise Automation Programme

Designed for organisations with multiple departments, complex tool stacks, and enterprise-grade security and compliance requirements. Every enterprise engagement is scoped individually — following a comprehensive discovery and architecture phase.

How Pricing Works

Automation investment varies based on the complexity and scope of work required. Here is exactly how pricing is determined.

Workflow Volume

The number of distinct workflows being automated — more workflows require more design, development, and testing time.

System Complexity

The technical complexity of the logic required — simple linear workflows cost less than conditional, branching, or AI-powered workflows.

Integration Scope

The number of distinct workflows being automated — more workflows require more design, development, and testing time.

Deployment Scale

Whether deployment is limited to a single team, spans multiple departments, or requires enterprise-grade rollout with training and change management.

Every project is scoped before implementation begins.

Following the Automation Audit, we provide a fixed project scope document with a clear breakdown of deliverables, timeline, and investment — so you know exactly what you are committing to before work begins.

Service Overview

A clear reference of all engagement stages, investments, and purposes.

Automation Service Table
Stage Service Investment Duration Purpose
1 Free Automation Check Free 15 minutes Identify if automation is a fit
2 Automation Audit From $495 60–90 minutes Build strategy & roadmap
3 Automation Implementation $2,500 – $25,000+ Project-based Build & deploy systems
4 Automation Management $500 – $5,000/mo Ongoing retainer Maintain & optimize
Enterprise Programme Custom Custom Organisation-wide automation
1

Free Automation Check

Investment Free
Duration 15 minutes
Purpose Identify if automation is a fit
2

Automation Audit

Investment From $495
Duration 60–90 minutes
Purpose Build strategy & roadmap
3

Automation Implementation

Investment $2,500 – $25,000+
Duration Project-based
Purpose Build & deploy systems
4

Automation Management

Investment $500 – $5,000/mo
Duration Ongoing retainer
Purpose Maintain & optimise

Enterprise Programme

Investment Custom
Duration Custom
Purpose Organisation-wide automation
Why Automate?

Automation Is an Investment Not an Expense

Every dollar invested in correctly scoped automation delivers measurable returns — through time saved, errors eliminated, and capacity freed for higher-value work. The businesses that treat automation as a cost never capture its full value. The businesses that treat it as infrastructure capture compounding returns over time.

 
40–70%

Processing time reduced

Faster workflow

$100K+

Systems deployed

30 Days

Audit to live system

Ready to Start?

Begin with a free 15-minute Automation Check, or book a Full Automation Audit if you’re ready to build a complete automation strategy.