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| As the customer, how would you ensure
that you are dealing with a service provider who can manage your requirements
accurately? Sometimes even you are not absolutely clear as to what
the requirements for your software product are. |
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| Here are some tips on how to evaluate
your development partner or service provider. |
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- Examine the development partner/service provider for good documentation
practices. Good Documentation is very important for effectively
managing and implementing projects. A Requirements document
is mandatory.
- Examine your service provider's requirements document
and verify that it truly reflects your needs.
- Evaluate the development
methodology for good processes. Ask your service provider/developer
to submit their methodology and project plan. You can be assured
that if your partner has well-developed processes, you will have
a quality output.
- In outsource models, communication is a very crucial aspect.
Please ensure that your developer has clear and excellent communication
channels.
- Ensure that the scope of the project is well defined.
Often, there are conflicts resulting out of poor understanding
of the scope by either party.
- Evaluate your development partner to see if they understand
your business model. A service provider who sees the bigger
picture of your business is always the better choice. His value
additions can go beyond your specifications.
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| All the above information
has been compiled from our experience and learning through interaction
with over 100 clients across the globe, in building dynamic websites
anchored in different business models for them. Read more about the
services we offer. |
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| If you are interested in hiring us
for our consulting expertise, or helping you set up business on the
Internet or to add value to your existing online presence, please
contact us and tell us more about your business here. |
