Topic Selection & Validation
Choose a topic that matters — and prove it before you invest time and budget.
- ✓Signed Scope of Work
- ✓NDA before you share
- ✓Named lead researcher
- ✓Milestone payments
- ✓Walkthrough included
- ✓GBP · USD · CAD · AED
We map what has already been researched or published, identify real gaps, and test demand with search data, comparable studies or titles, and quick stakeholder or audience input. You get a shortlist of validated topics with the evidence behind each one.
What you receive
Landscape scan of existing work
3–5 shortlisted topics with gap analysis
Demand or relevance evidence for each
Recommendation call
Enquiry
Day 0–1You
Share a short brief through the form or WhatsApp.
We
We reply within one working day with questions and a call slot.
You receive
Acknowledgement + call invite
Discovery call
20–30 minutes, freeYou
Explain the decision the research must support, your audience and available data.
We
A senior researcher listens, tests feasibility and suggests options.
You receive
Call notes
Scope of Work (SOW)
Day 2–4You
Review, request changes, approve.
We
A written SOW: objectives, research questions, method, sample, deliverables, exclusions, timeline and fixed fee. NDA signed if needed.
You receive
Signed SOW + NDA
Project plan & kick-off
Week 1You
Share data, contacts and brand guidelines.
We
Named lead researcher, milestone calendar, shared folder and milestone payment schedule.
You receive
Project plan + calendar
Research & check-ins
WeeklyYou
Join a short update call or read the weekly note.
We
Fieldwork and analysis, with a mid-point review of early findings.
You receive
Weekly progress notes
Delivery & walkthrough
Final weekYou
Join the walkthrough with your team.
We
Report, data and slides, plus a live session explaining methods and findings. One revision round included.
You receive
Report, data, deck, session recording
After-care
30 daysYou
Ask questions as you use the findings.
We
Clarifications at no cost; optional retainer for ongoing research.
You receive
Continued support
| Ideal for | Organisations, authors, content teams and researchers |
| Quoted | Per topic brief, fixed fee |
| Typical time | 5–10 working days |
| Currencies | GBP, USD, CAD, AED |
