The Apple Consultants Network makes hiring a consultant easy. We provide you with an extensive pool of experienced, certified members from which to choose. Three simple steps and you are on your way to getting the help you need.

1. Find. Use the Consultant Locator feature to search for a consulting company ether by their location or their expertise. This comprehensive search provides access to hundreds of member companies with a variety of specialties.
2. Interview. Once you’ve found a consultant that fits your needs, speak with them about your requirements and expectations. See below for suggested questions to ask before you hire.
3. Hire. Choose a consultant based on a combination of qualifications, certifications, specialty areas, and personal fit.

Key questions to ask before you hire. Based on their participation in the Apple Consultants Network, you know that a member company has knowledge and experience with Apple technologies. But the more you learn about a consultant, the better your experience will be.

Use this list of suggested questions to help determine if a consultant is a good match for you.

Learn about their qualifications

• Are you a current member of the Apple Consultants Network?
• What certifications do you hold? (Apple and Third-Party)
• How long have you been in business?
• Can you provide references?

Understand their skills and specialties

• What type of services do you provide?
• What is your specialty?
• Do you offer remote and/or on-location service?
• Do you offer training or ongoing services?

Become familiar with their business practices

• Will you provide a written or verbal contract that outlines your services, payment expected, and timeframe for completion?
• Will you provide a complete plan that identifies specific goals and milestones for the project?
• How do you charge for your services: hourly or by project?
• What are your rates? Do those rates differ depending on type of project or service?
• What are your billing practices? What are your payment terms and preferred methods of payment?
• Can we get regular status updates so I can keep track of the project progress?