01. Hints on How to Contract Consultancy

In general the companies face the necessity to contract some product/service from a technical consultancy. Normally the knowledge of the existence of such firms comes from the suggestion of other companies, advertisements and propaganda in the specialized media, Internet research or e-mails. Independently from the way you got the recommendation, we suggest that the following items be considered as a way of ensuring a good contract and reducing the risk of disappointment.

• Make sure the company is technically qualified to deliver the product/service offered (if necessary analyze the résumé of the professionals);

• Verify the performance records of the company in the market (differentiate distinguished professionals from opportunists);

• Acquire a list of clients to which the company has already provided products/services;

• Contact some of your clients and request information in relation to the quality of products/services and the earnestness of its professionals;

• Have a direct interview with the professional who will be the technician responsible for the product/service which you intend to contract;

• At the moment of contracting, demand a formal proposal of the products/services, dead lines and the agreed figures;