What are typical consulting and software budgets?

According to Xcellence Partners, small companies can create a VSME report in 4–12 weeks; consulting and workshop packages start at around €5,000, while ongoing support is calculated as a monthly service fee[107]. Software templates like the CSR Word Template cost around €699[114]. Cloud-based tools are usually billed according to number of users or feature scope; specific prices vary but often start in the low four-figure range per year. Companies should budget for both initial costs (consulting, tool setup) as well as annual license fees.

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What are typical consulting and software budgets?

Answer: According to Xcellence Partners, small companies can create a VSME report in 4–12 weeks; consulting and workshop packages start at around €5,000, while ongoing support is calculated as a monthly service fee[107]. Software templates like the CSR Word Template cost around €699[114]. Cloud-based tools are usually billed according to number of users or feature scope; specific prices vary but often start in the low four-figure range per year. Companies should budget for both initial costs (consulting, tool setup) as well as annual license fees.

Sources: [107] VSME Nachhaltigkeitsbericht | Xcellence; [114] VSME Tool: The 7 best software solutions in 2025 - CSR Tools

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