Startup Business Consultant – Business Plan, Market Analysis & RFP (Cloud Web Service)
We are an early-stage cloud computing web service startup seeking an experienced business consultant to help us develop:
A comprehensive business plan
A market opportunity and competitive analysis
A formal RFP for vendor/technology qualification and evaluation
This project is focused on structured, actionable, and data-driven deliverables.
Project Scope & Deliverables
The consultant will:
Develop a business plan outlining strategy, positioning, and structure
Conduct market opportunity and competitive analysis
Draft and structure an RFP to evaluate vendors/technology
Deliverables should be professional and clear, suitable for internal strategy and decision-making.
RFP Objective
The RFP will be used to determine whether prospective vendors have the technical capability, experience, scalability, and operational maturity to perform the required work.
The consultant will translate our technical and business requirements into a structured RFP document that:
Clearly defines scope and requirements
Requests detailed vendor capability responses
Establishes evaluation criteria
Enables objective assessment and informed partner selection
The consultant will not manage vendors or run the evaluation process — only develop the RFP framework and content.
Deliverables should be professional, structured, and suitable for executive-level strategy and decision-making.
Timeline
Estimated completion: 1–2 weeks
Milestone-based delivery is preferred, with regular updates
Required Experience
Experience with tech, SaaS, or cloud-based startups
Business plan development
Market research and competitive analysis expertise
Experience with RFP creation or vendor evaluation
Work Style
Work independently while collaborating for feedback
Milestone-based engagement with clear deliverables
Proactive communication and ability to ask clarifying questions
To Apply
Please include:
Examples of similar projects you’ve completed
Sample deliverables (business plans, market analyses, or RFPs) if available
Your approach to developing these deliverables
Estimated timeline and total project cost
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A comprehensive business plan
A market opportunity and competitive analysis
A formal RFP for vendor/technology qualification and evaluation
This project is focused on structured, actionable, and data-driven deliverables.
Project Scope & Deliverables
The consultant will:
Develop a business plan outlining strategy, positioning, and structure
Conduct market opportunity and competitive analysis
Draft and structure an RFP to evaluate vendors/technology
Deliverables should be professional and clear, suitable for internal strategy and decision-making.
RFP Objective
The RFP will be used to determine whether prospective vendors have the technical capability, experience, scalability, and operational maturity to perform the required work.
The consultant will translate our technical and business requirements into a structured RFP document that:
Clearly defines scope and requirements
Requests detailed vendor capability responses
Establishes evaluation criteria
Enables objective assessment and informed partner selection
The consultant will not manage vendors or run the evaluation process — only develop the RFP framework and content.
Deliverables should be professional, structured, and suitable for executive-level strategy and decision-making.
Timeline
Estimated completion: 1–2 weeks
Milestone-based delivery is preferred, with regular updates
Required Experience
Experience with tech, SaaS, or cloud-based startups
Business plan development
Market research and competitive analysis expertise
Experience with RFP creation or vendor evaluation
Work Style
Work independently while collaborating for feedback
Milestone-based engagement with clear deliverables
Proactive communication and ability to ask clarifying questions
To Apply
Please include:
Examples of similar projects you’ve completed
Sample deliverables (business plans, market analyses, or RFPs) if available
Your approach to developing these deliverables
Estimated timeline and total project cost
Apply Now
Apply Now