Cost

Some consultants will prefer to bill by the hour while others will have set flat fees for specific projects with concrete start and finish dates. Ideally, you should find a firm that really wants your business and is willing to customize a price plan based on both your budget and the project's scope.

The price of IT consulting can be exorbitant. You can expect to pay upwards of $80 an hour for their services. If you are a start-up, especially an Internet one, and are seeking funding, it's best to factor in the cost of IT consultants into your financial needs.

Whether you opt to pay by the hour a flat fee, to help ensure you are only paying for exactly what you want, it's absolutely necessary to have your goals and expectations fully outlined for your IT consultants.