START WITH NE6
Choose Where to Begin
Review the options available to start with NE6. Choose ongoing support when you need regular guidance, or choose an execution option if you’re ready to hire NE6 for a project.
Ready to begin? Choose a starting option below to continue.
Choose Your Path
Select the approach that best fits your immediate needs and long-term goals. This guide helps you match the way NE6 works to the kind of support or execution you need.
M1 & M2
Retainers
Ongoing guidance for priorities and decisions. Implementation is handled separately.
M3
Prepaid Blocks
Purchase a set amount time in advance for approved implementation and deliverable work.
M4
Milestone Projects
Defined projects with clear deliverables and an agreed process for reviews and changes.
M5
Postpaid Work
Authorized work is completed as needed and billed afterward based on the amount of time used.
Not Sure Which Option Fits?
Talk with an NE6 sales agent to choose the right starting option. Eligible new monthly retainer clients who work with an agent can receive a promo code for 75% off their first month.
M2 Monthly Retainers
Ongoing support for scoping, review, planning, research synthesis, architectural guidance, prioritization, and structured decision support.
starter
3hrs/Month
$300
/ total
Effective Rate: $100/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
Most popular
Priority
10hrs/Month
$700
/ total
Effective Rate: $70/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
Core
5hrs/Month
$400
/ total
Effective Rate: $80/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
Need It Faster?
Is 2-5 weeks too slow? See our speed plan for a faster turnaround time.
See Yearly Retainers
Not ready to commit monthly? See the Annual 10-hour Support Bank.
View All Turnaround Tiers
M2 Monthly Retainer + Speed
Ongoing support for scoping, review, planning, research synthesis, architectural guidance, prioritization, and structured decision support.
starter + Speed
3hrs/Month
$450
/ total
Effective Rate: $150/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
Most popular
Priority + Speed
10hrs/Month
$1,200
/ total
Effective Rate: $120/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
Core + Speed
5hrs/Month
$650
/ total
Effective Rate: $130/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
See Standard Speed
Is a faster turnaround not necessary? Go with our standard 2–5 week plan instead.
See Yearly Retainers
Not ready to commit monthly? See the Annual 10-hour Support Bank.
View All Turnaround Tiers
M1 Annual Retainer
Ongoing support for scoping, review, planning, research synthesis, architectural guidance, prioritization, and structured decision support.
Core
10hrs/Year
$750
/ total
Effective Rate: $75/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
Need It Faster?
Is 2-5 weeks too slow? See our speed plan for a faster turnaround time.
See Monthly Retainers
Prefer a monthly plan instead? Check out our options.
View All Turnaround Tiers
M1 Annual Retainer + Speed
Ongoing support for scoping, review, planning, research synthesis, architectural guidance, prioritization, and structured decision support.
Core + Speed
10hrs/Year
$1,250
/ total
Effective Rate: $125/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
See Standard Speed
Is a faster turnaround not necessary? Go with our standard 2–5 week plan instead.
See Monthly Retainers
Prefer a monthly plan instead? Check out our options.
View All Turnaround Tiers
Not Sure Which Option Fits?
Talk with an NE6 sales agent to choose the right starting option. Eligible new monthly retainer clients who work with an agent can receive a promo code for 75% off their first month.
M3 Prepaid Blocks
M3 Prepaid Blocks + Speed
Implementation runway for deliverables and build work. Activation + scope validation are included and count toward your purchased hours.
starter
10hrs/Year
$1,250
/ total
Effective Rate: $125/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
Most popular
Scale
100hrs/Year
$7,500
/ total
Effective Rate: $75/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
Sprint
50hrs/Year
$5,000
/ total
Effective Rate: $100/hr
Turnaround Time: 2 - 5 weeks
Standard AI
starter + Speed
10hrs/Year
$1,750
/ total
Effective Rate: $175/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
Most popular
Scale + Speed
100hrs/Year
$12,500
/ total
Effective Rate: $125/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
Sprint + Speed
50hrs/Year
$7,500
/ total
Effective Rate: $150/hr
Turnaround Time: 1 - 2 weeks
Standard AI
Need It Faster?
Is 2-5 weeks too slow? See our speed plan for a faster turnaround time.
See Standard Speed
Is a faster turnaround not necessary? Go with our standard 2–5 week plan instead.
View All Standard And Speed Tiers
How it works
1. Choose a Starting Option
Select ongoing support, prepaid hours, or another approved route based on what you need and how clearly the work is currently defined.
2. Complete a Written Intake
Share your goals, current situation, constraints, and available materials through a guided intake. This gives NE6 a documented starting point before review begins.
3. NE6 Confirms the Working Model
- Retainers support planning, review, research, scoping, and decision-making.
- Execution hours (prepaid) for implementation and deliverables
- Milestone/SOW when scope is stable and deliverables can be defined
AI & Turnaround
AI-assisted workflow
The standard AI-assisted workflow is our default option, ensuring reliable and efficient turnaround times by using AI to speed up production. We also offer reduced AI tiers, which involve less AI in the process and require more time and manual effort for those who prefer a more traditional approach.
Turnaround Time
Our standard turnaround time is 2–5 weeks, providing a balanced and reliable delivery timeline. For faster delivery, we also offer speed upgrades, allowing projects to be completed on an accelerated schedule when time is a priority.
FAQ
Payments, Start, and Process
Why do I have to pay before meetings?
NE6 operates async-first and structure-first. Paying to start ensures the process is serious, reduces wasted meetings, and allows time to be applied directly to review, scoping, and structured guidance.
What happens immediately after purchase?
You receive a confirmation page with your intake form link. Once intake is submitted, NE6 begins review and will respond through an async-first workflow, using your purchased hours.
Do you require calls?
No. Async-first is the default. Calls are by appointment when needed and are billed within your purchased hours.
Retainer vs Prepaid vs Milestone
What’s the difference between a retainer and prepaid execution hours?
Retainers are support hours used for scoping, review, planning, research synthesis, and decision support. Prepaid blocks are execution hours used for implementation and deliverables.
Can I have both a retainer and prepaid hours?
Yes. Many clients keep a retainer for ongoing support and use prepaid hours for execution sprints.
If I start on a retainer and need execution, what happens?
NE6 will recommend adding prepaid hours or moving to a milestone/SOW for the execution portion. Retainer hours remain focused on support and scoping.
If I start with prepaid hours, will you still help me scope?
Yes. Activation and scope validation are part of prepaid execution, and they count toward purchased hours.
Turnaround
What does “standard turnaround 2–5 weeks” mean?
It means NE6 plans capacity with a standard delivery posture inside that window. Work is often completed sooner, but faster timing is not guaranteed unless a speed tier is selected and feasible.
How do I upgrade to speed?
Choose the Speed toggle when purchasing. If you’ve already purchased, request an upgrade through support or your Sales Agent.
AI
What is the default AI approach?
Standard AI-assisted workflow is included by default. If you require restricted AI or no-AI deliverables, those options are available via AI tier selection.
Need restricted AI use?
We are able to operate with limited AI and no AI, contact us now for an Invoice!
Accounts, Billing, Cancellation
How do I cancel a monthly retainer?
You can cancel from your account portal or by submitting a support request. Cancellation stops future billing; access continues through the end of the current billing period.
Do monthly retainer hours roll over?
No. Monthly retainer hours reset each month. If you need banked time, use the Annual Support Bank or Prepaid Blocks.
How do I switch from annual bank to monthly?
Purchase a monthly retainer at any time. Annual bank hours remain available through their validity window.
Can I upgrade from 3 hours to 5 or 10 hours?
Yes. You can upgrade within your account portal or through support.