From First Conversation to Real Results
A clear, practical process that starts with your business challenge and ends with a working solution your team is confident using.
Start a Conversation →Six Steps, No Surprises
Every engagement follows the same simple path, whether it's a single dashboard or a complete operational system.
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Free First Conversation
We talk through your challenge, your goals and the tools you use today. There's no cost and no obligation.
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Discovery & Scoping
We look at your current data, processes and pain points, and agree what success looks like for your business.
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Clear Proposal
You receive a scoped proposal with the deliverables, approach and timeline set out before any work begins.
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Build in Stages
We deliver in manageable stages with regular check-ins, so you see progress early and can shape the result as it develops.
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Test & Refine
We test with real data and real users, and refine until the solution is reliable and fits the way your team works.
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Training & Ongoing Support
We can provide tailored training so your team is confident from day one, with optional ongoing support as your needs grow.
Flexible Ways to Work Together
We scale our involvement to match your needs and budget.
Fixed-Price Project
A clearly scoped piece of work with agreed deliverables. Best when you know what you need, such as a new Airtable system, a dashboard suite or an AI automation.
Time & Materials
Flexible consulting time for work that will evolve as it goes, such as discovery, proofs of concept or improving existing systems.
Data & AI Partner
An ongoing relationship for organisations that want data and AI expertise on hand without hiring, covering support, improvements, new reporting, AI tools and advice.
What You Can Expect
Business Problem First
We start with what you're trying to achieve, not a technology. The right tool follows from the problem.
Practical Solutions
Solutions your team can actually use and maintain, without unnecessary complexity.
Tool-Agnostic Advice
Airtable, Power BI, Looker Studio, spreadsheets or AI: we recommend what fits your data, team and budget.
Clear Communication
Regular check-ins and plain-English updates, so you always know where the project stands.
Common Questions
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on the scope. A focused dashboard or automation can be delivered quickly, while larger systems are delivered in stages. The proposal sets out the timeline before any work begins.
Can you work alongside our IT team or other suppliers?
Yes. We regularly work alongside internal IT teams, business users and other suppliers, and fit in with your existing tools and processes.
Do you offer support after the project?
Yes. Many clients continue with an ongoing Data & AI Partner relationship for improvements, new reports, automations and AI tools, and advice as their needs change.
Do you work with clients outside Auckland?
Yes. RK Consulting is based in Auckland and works with organisations across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, on-site in Auckland or remotely.
How does a project with RK Consulting start?
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation conversation about your challenge and goals. We then send a clear, scoped proposal with deliverables and timelines before any work begins.