Ten essential questions to consider in successfully choosing the right partner:

1. Does your client contact have  the credentials to do this work? 

2. Do they have experience in your industry ... or a related industry? 

3. Can they meet your timeline?

4. Can they meet your budget?

5. Do you feel comfortable with the client contact?

6. How prompt & thorough are they in returning calls, emails and answering questions?

7. How long have they been in business?

8. Have they ever handled a project within this scope?

9. What does their contract/proposal stipulate? (If it's not in writing, it's not likely to be provided.)

10. Have you compared their quote with a free quote from Muse Consulting Inc?