Submit a confidential brief.
Intake is read personally. The form is encrypted in transit and stored under access control. No analytical work is undertaken until a written engagement letter is executed.
From intake to engagement.
Brief received
The brief is read personally. You receive an acknowledgement within two business days, or a brief reason for declining.
Conflict & scope
A conflict check is performed. Scope, timeline, and fee parameters are discussed. Nothing analytical is undertaken yet.
Engagement letter
A written engagement letter is signed by both parties. It defines scope, deliverables, timeline, fees, and confidentiality.
Work commences
Substantive work begins only on signature of the engagement letter. Anything material is committed to writing.