Impactful analytics Target ERC as a boutique research services provider with a focus on social impact. Position offerings around data gathering, analysis, and reporting that support community improvement initiatives for clients in government, non profit, and health sectors. Propose scalable information management and insights delivery to strengthen decision making.

Tech enablement Leverage ERC’s existing tech stack (Google Cloud, Google Workspace, Sentry, WordPress/Wix/Joomla) to propose managed hosting, analytics, and data security services. Offer integration and optimization services to streamline client workflows and secure data collaboration across teams.

Market visibility Explore partnerships or pilot programs with institutions seeking rigorous data-driven insights. Position ERC as a trusted, small-to-mid sized provider capable of delivering timely research outputs to inform policy, healthcare, and community programs.

Revenue growth Highlight ERC’s current revenue range and lean team to propose high-margin, project-based engagements, retainer-based research services, and short-duration analytics sprints for rapid client value. Emphasize flexible scoping to attract budget-conscious buyers.

Strategic alliances Identify potential collaborations with larger research networks or foundations (comparable to the listed peers) to expand capacity, access larger RFP opportunities, and co-create research outputs. Propose joint ventures or subcontracting arrangements to win bigger contracts.