Hiring the wrong computer consultant is not only frustrating, but it can also leave you cheated of your money. There is no dearth of IT consulting guys who cause inconvenience with their unethical behavior. For this very simple reason business owners are left feeling over-charged. The reason being – they do not choose their consultant with care. Here are a few points that will help you guard yourself from scams and getting ripped off.
1) Run a background check: Today, with a few hundred dollars and a click of a mouse, even you can be a computer consultant. The point I am trying to get across is that the computer industry is not regulated like the medical, law or accounting fields. Due to lack of laws and code of conduct, consumers are not protected from malpractice and substandard work. Therefore, it is absolutely important that you conduct a through background check by checking business references so that you can distinguish the professionals from the wannabes. You should always ask for references and if you dont get any, then stay away from those consulting companies.
2) Interview the prospective consultant: Remember the last time you shopped for shoes?...