Our Engagements
Three engagements.
Each one contained and priced clearly.
All fees in Malaysian Ringgit. All engagements include a written deliverable. All scopes are agreed before work begins.
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The same shape across every engagement.
Every Saltmark engagement follows the same basic shape, regardless of which one it is. An initial call — no charge, about twenty minutes — to confirm that the engagement fits the situation. A short written brief setting out the scope, what will be produced, and the fee. The consulting sessions themselves. A written deliverable at the end.
This predictability is part of the value. An owner who knows exactly what they are committing to — in terms of time, scope, and cost — can plan around it. There are no open-ended phases, no scope creep, and no ambiguity about when the work is done.
Commercial and ownership matters — equity splits, employment contracts, legal disputes — are outside our scope in every engagement. Where those arise, we refer clearly to appropriate professional advisers.
Engagement 01
Owner-Manager Strategy Conversation
A single half-day conversation with the owner about the people side of the next twelve months. We arrive with a small set of questions, listen carefully, and finish with a short written note that summarises what we heard and where the owner has decided to put their attention.
Useful when an owner senses they have been putting off thinking about their team but cannot find the morning for it. The session creates the morning.
What Is Included
- Initial confirming call (no charge)
- Preparation questions sent in advance
- Half-day facilitated conversation (up to four hours)
- Written summary note delivered within three working days
- Confidentiality agreement
How It Runs
- 1.Initial call — confirm fit, answer questions about the process
- 2.Pre-session questions sent — owner reflects at their own pace beforehand
- 3.Half-day session — structured conversation, held at Saltmark's office or the owner's
- 4.Written note — concise summary of discussion and owner's stated priorities, delivered by email
Fixed Fee
RM 990
Engagement 02
Departing Co-Founder Conversation Support
A careful consulting engagement for situations where a co-founder is leaving the business and the remaining people need help with the conversations that surround that change — what to say to the team, how to handle the first few weeks, what to keep private.
Operational and communicational support only. Commercial and ownership matters — the equity side, the legal documentation — are referred elsewhere. We focus on the human part: who says what, when, and how.
What Is Included
- Initial confirming call (no charge)
- Up to three consulting sessions across the transition period
- Messaging guidance: what to tell the team, and when
- Written notes from each session
- Referrals to legal and financial advisers where needed
- Confidentiality agreement
How It Runs
- 1.Initial call — establish the situation and timeline
- 2.First session — map the conversations needed and who needs to have them
- 3.Second session — review how the first weeks went, address what came up
- 4.Optional third session — close out any remaining conversational threads
Fixed Fee
RM 4,200
Engagement 03
Long-Service Conversation Series
A short consulting block for business owners who employ long-serving people — twelve, fifteen, twenty years — and want to use a particular anniversary year as a moment for thoughtful conversations about the next chapter.
We help the owner prepare a sequence of three conversations across the year, with a written prompt sheet for each. The conversations are held by the owner. We prepare them.
What Is Included
- Initial confirming call (no charge)
- Briefing session with the owner on the employee's history and situation
- Three written prompt sheets — one per conversation across the year
- A brief debrief call after each conversation (at the owner's request)
- Confidentiality agreement
How It Runs
- 1.Initial call — confirm the situation and the anniversary context
- 2.Briefing session — gather the background needed to write the prompt sheets
- 3.Prompt sheet one delivered — for the opening conversation of the year
- 4.Prompt sheets two and three — timed across the remainder of the year
Fixed Fee
RM 1,340
Choosing the Right Engagement
Which engagement fits your situation?
Use this to orient yourself before the initial call. The call itself will confirm the right fit.
| Feature | Strategy Conversation | Co-Founder Support | Long-Service Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed fee | RM 990 | RM 4,200 | RM 1,340 |
| Written deliverable included | |||
| Number of sessions | 1 (half-day) | Up to 3 | 1 briefing + 3 prompts |
| Duration | 1 day | Several weeks | Up to 12 months |
| Best for | Annual people planning | Active co-founder exit | Long-tenure recognition |
| Owner holds the conversations |
Across All Engagements
The standards that apply to every piece of work.
Confidentiality
A written confidentiality agreement is signed before the first session of every engagement. What is shared with us remains with us.
Written Outputs
Every engagement produces a written document. Notes are delivered in plain language — no jargon — and are readable in under fifteen minutes.
Scope Discipline
The scope of each engagement is fixed and does not expand without a separate conversation and agreement. We do not charge for time beyond what is contracted.
Timely Delivery
Written notes and prompt sheets are delivered within the agreed timeframe. Session scheduling is confirmed at least five working days in advance.
Referral When Needed
When a situation requires legal, financial, or licensed professional involvement, we say so and refer to appropriate advisers. We do not work outside our scope.
Data Handling
Personal information shared during engagements is handled in line with our privacy policy and Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010.
Pricing at a Glance
All fees fixed and agreed before work begins.
Engagement 01
Owner-Manager Strategy Conversation
Half-day session + written summary note.
RM 990
Book NowEngagement 02
Departing Co-Founder Conversation Support
Up to three sessions + written notes + messaging guidance.
RM 4,200
Book NowEngagement 03
Long-Service Conversation Series
Briefing session + three written prompt sheets across the year.
RM 1,340
Book NowNot sure which engagement applies to your situation?
The initial call is at no charge and takes about twenty minutes. We will help you determine whether one of the engagements fits — and say plainly if none of them do.
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