Choosing an IT consultant
In choosing an IT consultant, you should ask the following questions:
- does the consultancy have membership of any relevant trade associations
- how many clients does the consultancy have
- what types of clients does it have - are any similar to your own organisation
- does the consultancy have a proven track record of doing this kind of work successfully
- what references can it provide from existing or past clients
- how will fees be structured
- what after sales support will there be
- what guarantees are offered on work undertaken or future service/maintenance
Many consultancies also offer maintenance services.
Your local Business Link will be able to help with all aspects of using technology to improve your business performance.
Technology Means Business (TMB) is supported by the DTI. Accredited Advisers of TMB are fully accredited, having completed a portfolio of evidence and passed the knowledge assessment against the TMB Adviser Standard. Every adviser undergoes re-accreditation on an annual basis in order to maintain their skills and knowledge and keep up with rapid technological change. The TMB website has a searchable database and areas of expertise include e-commerce readiness review, customer and supplier relationships, and e-commerce.