Senior-led delivery
The people who scope your work are the people who do it. No bait-and-switch, no graduates learning on your budget — just experienced practitioners from day one.
Why choose us
Consulting that earns its place at your table
47 Lake Street Project Pty Ltd exists for one reason: to give Australian organisations senior-level business and consulting support that is practical, transparent and genuinely accountable. Here is exactly how we work, what we guarantee, and how we compare with the alternatives.
What sets us apart
Six commitments shape every engagement we take on, from a two-week diagnostic to a year-long transformation program.
Transparent pricing
Fixed-scope, fixed-fee proposals wherever possible. You will know exactly what you are paying for, what is included and what is not, before any work begins.
Melbourne grounded
We understand Victorian regulation, local markets and the realities of running a business here — and we are available in person when it matters.
Tailored frameworks
We adapt our methods to your organisation rather than forcing your organisation into a template. Your context drives the approach, not the other way around.
Measurable outcomes
Every engagement defines success up front — in revenue, cost, risk, time or capability terms — and we report against it in plain English.
Straight talking
If an idea will not work for your business, we will say so. Independent advice means telling you what you need to hear, not what is easiest to sell.
Our guarantees to every client
- A written, fixed-scope proposal before any billable work begins.
- Every enquiry answered by a senior consultant within one business day.
- Full confidentiality, with a mutual non-disclosure agreement on request.
- No lock-in contracts — engage us by project or by retainer, your choice.
- Work delivered by the consultants you met, never quietly handed downstream.
- Plain-English reporting you can put in front of a board without translation.
- Clear handover: documents, models and knowledge stay with you, not us.
How we compare
There is more than one way to get business support. Here is an honest view of where 47 Lake Street Project fits — and where it does not.
| Consideration | 47 Lake Street Project | Large consultancies | Freelancers | In-house only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior attention on your work | Yes — principals deliver directly | Often delegated to junior teams | Varies by individual | Depends on your team's depth |
| Pricing transparency | Fixed-scope proposals up front | Rates plus scope creep is common | Hourly, unpredictable totals | Hidden cost is salary + overhead |
| Speed to start | Typically within days, not months | Long procurement cycles | Fast, but capacity can be thin | Hiring takes months |
| Local Melbourne presence | Based in Melbourne VIC | Yes, but often at a premium | Varies widely | Yes, by definition |
| Accountability for outcomes | Named consultants, defined measures | Firm-level accountability at best | Limited contractual recourse | Internal, self-reviewed |
| Cost flexibility | Project or retainer, no lock-in | Retainers with minimums | Ad hoc, inconsistent quality | Fixed overhead year-round |
If you need a thousand-person implementation program, a large firm may serve you well. If you need senior, accountable, right-sized advice from a Melbourne team that answers to you — that is exactly what we do.
What our clients say
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Put us to the test
Start with a no-obligation conversation about your business. If we are not the right fit, we will say so and point you somewhere better. If we are, you will have a clear proposal in hand within days.
