3 Posts found for Author: Jennifer Gill

Your IT system needs a major overhaul, and hordes of consultants would love to fix it for you. How do you find one who’ll get the work done on time and on budget? Start by asking these questions.

1. What happens if I’m not satisfied at the end of the project? A mediocre IT consultant will start talking fast about money-back guarantees. A smart one

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Author: Jennifer Gill | Source: Smart Questions for Your Tech Consultant | Subject: IT Questions

Looking for office space? Make sure you’re getting the best deal by asking the right questions.

• What’s my base year? If you sign a full-service lease, the landlord factors your portion of the building’s annual operating expenses–utilities, janitorial services, maintenance–into the rent. After your first, or base, year, he’s entitled to “pass through” any increases incurred in operating the building. That may come in the

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Author: Jennifer Gill | Source: Smart Questions for Your Landlord | Subject: Finance Questions

There’s a lot of talk these days about the lack of independent directors on corporate boards. But it’s not just a big-company issue. There should be at least one outsider on your board, too. Here’s what to ask to get the right person in the chair.

1. What will it take for my company to grow from $10 million to $100 million? Insert your own

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Author: Jennifer Gill | Source: Smart Questions: How to Vet a Board Member | Subject: Corporate Governance Questions