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Q: There
are too many consultants out there claiming to have the answers. How
can I tell who's good and who's not?
A:
You are more likely to find a good relationship with a consultant
who has been in business for at least five years full-time. Look
for consultants who show signs of long-term commitment, such as certified
membership in Apple's Consultant Network or the FileMaker
Solutions Alliance. A good consultant will be happy to furnish
you with a client contact list. Ours includes American Express,
Apple Computer, Boeing, Business Week, Citibank, Century 21 Realty,
McGraw Hill and many more. Finally, look for a consultant who
has a network of co-consultants to help out with large or
specialized tasks.
Q:
I'm too (fill in the blank) to need a consultant, right?
A:
Wrong! If you want to keep track of your contacts but choose the
wrong database; if you wire an office network, but do it incorrectly;
if you buy more computer than you need for a task, you've proven
you need a professional consultant, no matter how (blank) you
are!
Q:
How much should I expect to pay?
A:
A professional consultant will typically charge $95 - 175 per
hour. Savvy businesses and consumers know that through decreased
errors, increased efficiency and higher productivity, consulting
frequently pays for itself in savings, even for a home user.
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