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Compare NSSG's implementation-first approach vs traditional consulting firms
Big firms sell you strategy decks for Fortune 500 prices. We deliver working AI for mid-market budgets. Same outcomes. 10X faster. 5X cheaper.
The Real Comparison
What you actually get for your money
McKinsey
Strategy consultants
Accenture
IT service giant
Freelance Developers
DIY approach
NSSG
Operator-led implementation
What Clients Say
Real quotes from businesses who compared us to the alternatives
"McKinsey quoted us $800K for a 9-month AI strategy study. NSSG delivered working automation for $45K in 11 weeks. We're saving $73K monthly. The ROI isn't even close."
"Accenture wanted $2.3M and 18 months for 'digital transformation.' NSSG focused on our biggest cost center - customer support - and cut it by 42% in 90 days for $68K total."
"We tried hiring freelancers for 8 months. Burned $140K with nothing to show. NSSG came in, understood our business in week one, and delivered production AI by week six."
"The Big 4 gave us a beautiful strategy deck and left. NSSG gave us working software, trained our team, and still responds to Slack messages. That's the operator difference."
Common Questions
Addressing the "why not McKinsey?" concerns
"Don't we need McKinsey's brand credibility for the board?"
You need results for the board, not logos. When you show 30-50% cost reduction in 90 days with documented savings, that's more credible than any consultant's slide deck. We help you present financial outcomes, not pedigrees.
"Can NSSG handle our complexity?"
We've transformed manufacturing operations, healthcare revenue cycles, and financial compliance workflows. Complex operations are exactly what we do. The difference: we simplify complexity into working automation, not 200-page process maps.
"What if we need ongoing enterprise support?"
We offer ongoing support packages and can scale support based on your needs. The difference from Accenture: we train your team to own it, not create dependency. You choose how much support you want, not what we force you to buy.
"How can you be 5X cheaper and still deliver quality?"
We don't have massive overhead, armies of junior consultants billing hours, or partner golf memberships to subsidize. We're operators who code. Small focused team, proven playbooks, no waste. Quality through efficiency, not through expense.
"What if our project is too small for the big firms?"
Perfect. That's exactly who we built NSSG for. $10M-$500M revenue businesses with real problems and reasonable budgets. You don't need a $500K+ strategy engagement. You need AI that cuts costs this quarter. That's our specialty.
"Can we start small and scale up?"
Absolutely. That's exactly our approach. Starter package ($25K-$50K) proves ROI with one high-impact automation. Then we scale what works. No $500K commitment to find out if AI works for you.
When to Choose Each Option
Honest guidance on who's the best fit for what
Choose McKinsey/BCG if:
- You're Fortune 500 with board politics requiring brand names
- You have $5M+ budget and 18+ months timeline
- You want strategic consulting, not implementation
- You need industry research reports and frameworks
- Someone else will build what they recommend
Choose Accenture/Deloitte if:
- You're enterprise ($500M+) with complex IT landscape
- You need fully custom enterprise software platform
- You have 2-3 year transformation timeline
- You want managed services and SLA guarantees
- Budget is $1M+ and timeline flexibility is high
Choose Freelancers if:
- You have strong internal technical leadership
- Project scope is very specific and well-defined
- You can manage developers and own the outcome
- Budget is under $50K for a single deliverable
- You have time to iterate and course-correct
Choose NSSG if:
- You're $10M-$500M revenue mid-market business
- You need working AI, not strategy decks
- You want 90-day implementation with ROI guarantees
- Budget is $25K-$150K for measurable outcomes
- You value speed, results, and operator expertise
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