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What to Look for in a Consultant

To be effective, a consultant must have certain traits. Look for these qualities as you search for a consultant, and confirm them in your initial consultation.

* A good teacher. Remember that professor you had in college who knew the subject but just couldn’t teach? Being learned does not necessarily mean that you can transmit that knowledge to others. Even hands-on experience is not enough. It is essential that your consultant teach you to help yourself. This skill can be assessed in person as well as through references.

* Someone who can listen.
While it’s natural for consultants to spend part of your first interview giving you a “sales pitch” be wary if they do all the talking. Instead, they should be finding out as much as possible about your organization, your problem, your unique characteristics. If they don’t seem interested in you and your organization, they probably aren’t and that is a bad sign. The same is true during the on-site consultation. Beware of the “quick fix.” It won’t work for long.

* A good writer. This rare skill is vital, because many of your consultant’s recommendations and findings will be transmitted in writing to your board and staff. The consultant may be able to diagnose and help you solve your problem , but can he or she transmit that information through the essential medium of print? Look for clear, concise prose in the consultant’s proposal and in any examples of past work that you receive.

* A good presenter. Another common function of consultants is to present their findings and recommendations to the board and staff. Thus, they must have good “stage presence” and be able to answer questions well.

* Someone who is available.
One of the greatest problems with busy consultants is their lack of available time, either in person, by telephone or by mail. Ask yourself how rapid your answers need to be. For example, if your consultant is helping you with accounting software selection and installation and your computer system crashes, you don’t want to be dependent on someone two time zones away.


At CTDevelopment in Columbia, SC - we do more then "consultation" - we become a permanent resource for you and your business, as dedicated to your success as we are to ours.


AT A GLANCE - WHAT CAN WE HELP YOU WITH EXACTLY?

1. Web Development
- We can work on existing Web sites or create a new one. We also provide hosting services through our business partner astrodawg.com.

2. Computer Systems - Desktop, Laptops, Wireless Routers, Monitors - Custom Orders with personal delivery and setup available - great prices.

3. Computer / Network Service - Get your existing system better then new with our service done by appointment. Part-time/Full-Time In-house Network Administration services available too.

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Get a Warrantied Dell with CTDevelopment - Prices Below:

DELL DESKTOPS:

Budget Dell Desktop: $400
Recommended Dell Desktop: $600
+ 19" LCD: $775
Upgrade Dell Desktop: $800
+ 19" LCD: $975

Full package: Upgrade Dell Desktop + 19" LCD + All-in-one printer + on-site installation & setup: $1050

MORE:
Refurbished laptop (gently used)
(3-7 day delivery) - $450
Compaq Business Laptop: $800
Gaming Power Laptop: $1300
Top of the Line Laptop: $2200+

 

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