Hiring an outside consultant
can give you a different view
of your internal processes.
Hiring the wrong consultant
can produce devastating
results that impair business
performance and your
level of success!.
 
 
Business consulting

Hiring the wrong business consultant can cost more
than what you pay them!

It could result in lost revenue
and sales opportunities..
Business Consulting
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Several years ago a friend hired a consultant for a feasibility study in the telecommunications industry. The consultant went to work diligently identifying many aspects of the industry with pros and cons for the various concepts to be implemented. My friend paid the consultant for the completed work and decided to follow through based on the information provided. In the end, the consultant's information was so incomplete that the cost of creating the business was about ten times higher than the consultant indicated. As it turned out, the consultant wasn't really qualified to perform the job and my friend was out a considerable amount of money.
Don't let that happen to you. Take the time to do some research before you hire a consultant or pay someone to "check out" the consultant for you. Finding the right consultant can be a daunting task. Below are four steps to help find a good consultant.
1. Availability
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 Identify specific dates and times to meet and measure progress.
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 Will the consultant will be available AFTER the work is completed in case you need additional information or clarification.
2. Qualifications
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 Carefully review the consultant's credentials.
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 How long has the consultant been in business?
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 Is the consultant qualified for the job?
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 What references can the consultant provide?
3. Clearly defined expectations
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 Provide enough detail about your expected outcome as possible.
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 Be sure the consultant understands the company's goals and objectives.
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 Clarify what you don't want as well as what you are looking for.
4. Get everything in writing
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 Identify measurable milestones for partial payments as work progresses.
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 Get a confidentiality agreement to protect your business interests.
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 Identify a "drop dead date" in case work is milestones are not met.
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 Identify the recourse should the consultant fail to meet their obligation.
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 Be wary of consultants that want 50% or more "up front" to begin work.
Developing Visions, Inc. provides an initial consult at no charge to ensure a good fit between your company and our expertise. We understand how important it is for your company to get the best consultant you can afford for the project. Success doesn't just happen...it's a result of hard work and proper planning.
Contact us today for a free consultation and our "Questions for Prospective Consultants & Contractors" form before you hire. It is confidential and there are no obligations.
 
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