This document lists 9 things to watch out for when hiring a consultant, including whether they return calls and emails promptly, submit low bids just to get work, want to partner rather than just consult, charge extra fees, hire inexperienced staff, claim to offer full service but may not, listen well and have good people skills, address complaints quickly, and prioritize the client's needs over their own. It also advertises a book on consultants for $15.95.

1. The 9 things to watch for when hiring
a consultant

2. Do they return phone calls or emails
in time?

3. Do they submit low ball jobs just to get
in the door?

4. Watch out if they want to “partner”
with you!

5. Do they charge you extra fees for
quality control?

6. Do they hire unqualified and
inexperienced staff?

7. Watch out for those “full-service” firms

8. Do they have good listening skills and
people skills?

9. Do they respond to your complaints
right away?

10. A consultant knows that it is always ALL
about them (them = his clients)

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