The consultant should be grounded in business concepts and have a basic understanding of your particular business, as well as having computer expertise. Prepare the contract with care, especially ascertaining ownership of whatever code the consultant would develop for you. Invest in a second opinion, to review the proposal, if you have concerns about costs or solutions. Manage the project. Set clearly defined goals, deadlines.
Review progress regularly.
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