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Three tactics for securing direct contracts
Once your IT consultancy is set up for direct contracts, you need to put yourself in a good position to find, negotiate, and secure contracts. Here are three recommended approaches...
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Consider working with clients as a direct vendor
Try engaging a large client directly with a master services agreement (MSA). John Weathington says it's something any IT consultant can do.
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Best tips for engaging outside help
There is a difference between how you handle contractors and how you handle consultants. Here are tips for working with both.
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Improve your consulting process by following DMAIC
Once you build a great consulting process with the Six Sigma DMADV application, don't stop there. John Weathington says you should use the DMAIC application to constantly improve y...
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Build a consulting process in five steps
IT consultants should build a quality service model that consists of effective processes. Here's how to use the Six Sigma DMADV (Define, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) process f...
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Get the most of your contractor relationships
Organizations hire contractors to help meet their strategic and operational objectives; however, the wrong resources could spell real trouble. Here's how to get the most from the r...
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Negotiate for higher IT consulting fees
IT consultants, don't cave at the client's or agency's suggested rate right away. There are strategies you can employ to get higher fees.
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For compliance, you must first put your data systems in order
Most companies have the right idea about compliance, and are trying to do the right things, but without the data systems in place to prove their compliance, they're vulnerable to a...
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The secrets of fixed-bid consulting
IT consultants who want to supplement their income should consider fixed-bid contracts. Here are tips for getting more work without the extra headaches.
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How to motivate IT pros
Unhappy workers are unproductive workers. Here are some tips for motivating IT pros.