Continuing with this discussion we need to now be more specific about the design of such a platform.
- What are the key components of a "consulting company/individual profile"? We need to divide this into "must have" (client list, reference) and "good additions" (like youtube videos) in terms of info provided by the consultant in their profile.
- Negotiation of rates based on multiple consultants quoting for the job and then weighing of cost, budget, experience of consultant. Are there any other factor which come into play? Like commission, relationship or anything else?
- Since place of operation is so crucial - as getting consultants from other cities would add to cost - should be limit application for a job to consultants based in that city?
- Should the bidding process be public where everyone can see who is quoting what?
We can showcase "word of mouth” using the appreciations received on the forums - this would also help gauge the consultant’s way of dealing with things. Should ratings be based on the appreciations received?
We would like to keep the consultant section open to all areas of consulting. And the section would be created on Cite.Co.
Promotions of listed consultants will be done throughout the network based on level of appreciations and tags where they are most prominent.
Please do share your inputs in these areas.
Regards,
Sid [CHR]
- What are the key components of a "consulting company/individual profile"? We need to divide this into "must have" (client list, reference) and "good additions" (like youtube videos) in terms of info provided by the consultant in their profile.
- Negotiation of rates based on multiple consultants quoting for the job and then weighing of cost, budget, experience of consultant. Are there any other factor which come into play? Like commission, relationship or anything else?
- Since place of operation is so crucial - as getting consultants from other cities would add to cost - should be limit application for a job to consultants based in that city?
- Should the bidding process be public where everyone can see who is quoting what?
We can showcase "word of mouth” using the appreciations received on the forums - this would also help gauge the consultant’s way of dealing with things. Should ratings be based on the appreciations received?
We would like to keep the consultant section open to all areas of consulting. And the section would be created on Cite.Co.
Promotions of listed consultants will be done throughout the network based on level of appreciations and tags where they are most prominent.
Please do share your inputs in these areas.
Regards,
Sid [CHR]