FAQ
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Everything you need to know about working with Decode With Data โ from how we get started to how we handle your data and what results you can expect.
Getting Started
The free audit is a 30-minute video call where we review your current tools, workflows, and data setup. We ask targeted questions to understand your biggest pain points and opportunities, then follow up with a written summary of our findings and recommended next steps โ all at no cost and no obligation.
For most projects, we can start within 1โ2 weeks of scoping and agreement. We keep a small number of active projects at any time to ensure every client gets our full attention and quality output.
Not at all. We work with business owners, operations managers, and executives who have zero technical background. We translate complex technical concepts into plain business language and handle all the technical implementation โ you just need to be clear on your business goals.
We work with businesses of all sizes โ from solo founders and early-stage startups to established SMEs and enterprise teams. Our sweet spot is businesses with 5โ200 employees that are growing and ready to invest in smarter systems.
Services & Delivery
It depends on the scope. AI automation projects typically take 2โ4 weeks. Dashboard builds are usually 2โ3 weeks. Data science projects range from 4โ8 weeks. Web and mobile apps take 4โ8 weeks for MVPs. We always provide a clear timeline before starting any work.
We're tool-agnostic and choose the best fit for your needs. Common tools include: Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Make.com, Zapier, OpenAI GPT-4, LangChain, Next.js, React Native, AWS, Azure, BigQuery, dbt, and Postgres. If you already use specific tools, we'll integrate with them.
Yes โ integration is a core part of what we do. We connect our solutions to your existing CRM, databases, cloud platforms, and third-party tools via APIs and custom connectors. We list all your current tools in the scoping phase and design integrations accordingly.
We provide complete documentation and training for your team as part of every project. After handover, we offer ongoing support and retainer packages for monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement. Many clients keep us on retainer as their ongoing data and automation team.
Yes. We offer monthly retainer packages starting from 10 hours per month. Retainers are ideal for clients who want continuous development, regular reporting, model retraining, or new feature releases. Retainer clients also get priority response times and booking access.
Pricing & Commercial
We typically work on fixed-price project engagements, which means you know exactly what you're paying before work begins โ no surprises. Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and timeline. We share clear, itemised proposals after the free audit call.
Projects typically range from $2,500 for a focused automation workflow to $25,000+ for complex, multi-integration solutions. Most clients recoup their investment within 2โ3 months through time savings and efficiency gains. We'll show you our ROI estimates before you commit.
Yes. For projects above $5,000, we typically structure payments in milestones โ an upfront deposit, a mid-project payment, and a final payment on delivery. We can also discuss flexible arrangements for the right projects.
Our minimum project engagement is $2,500. This ensures we can do the work properly and deliver genuine results rather than a rushed or partial solution. For smaller needs, we sometimes recommend starting with a strategy session.
Data & Security
We take data security seriously. We sign NDAs for all client engagements before accessing any business data. All data is handled in accordance with Australian Privacy Act requirements. We use secure, encrypted connections and never store client data beyond what's needed for the project.
We typically recommend Australian-hosted solutions (AWS Sydney, Azure Australia East) for businesses with data sovereignty requirements. We can also work with your existing cloud environment or on-premise infrastructure if required.
Yes, absolutely. All code, dashboards, models, and documentation we build for you are fully owned by your business upon final payment. We don't retain any rights or place any vendor lock-in on the solutions we deliver.
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Our team is happy to answer any specific questions about your project or situation. Just reach out โ we respond to all enquiries within 1 business day.