Why ITO Click on text below to expand Why hire a consultant: Because consultants are experts Because consultants are objective, outside third party Because consultants have dedicated time Because consultants are a flexible resources Because there is no long-term commitment Because the price is right What will our consultants never do: Be arrogant Pull punches Create problems where none exist Bite off more than they can chew Over-commit and under-deliver Neglect current customers while pursuing other customers What will our consultants do: Listen Investigate Analyze Recommend Catalyze change Implement Let’s assume you’re looking to implement a new accounting system. You have two choices for the implementation; hire a new employee or hire a consultant.   Consulting Savings Calculation   Employee Consultant Hourly pay rate         $25.00 $120.00 Fringe benefits $08.75 $0.00 Overhead rate* $12.50 $0.00 Total effective pay rate $46.25 $120 Hours per year 2080 400 Total Annual Cost $96,200.00 $48,000.00 * Overhead rate include the cost of training personnel. Surprised. A saving of $48,200 annually is common on top of added value, reliability, limited cost of turnover and increased productivity. Feel free to modify the numbers in the spreadsheet above to reflect your company's own rates.