Something that may not be an obvious thing to ask
about when you are hiring a business consultant but
should be taking into consideration is what type of
documentation you will have once the consultation is
over.

Why do you want to have copies of the paperwork?
There are several good reasons.

First of all, the paperwork can be an invaluable tool
for you to use after the contract with your consultant
is over. The paperwork often contains hidden treasures
that, while they may not seem obvious at first, will
prove to be useful in the future.

Secondly, the paperwork is going to include what it is
that was analyzed about your company and what was done
to improve your company. This is essential so that you
can keep it and refer back to it, especially if not
all the changes were made by the consultant.

Last, it shows you in writing what the consultant did
for you while they were working for you. If there is
ever a problem with your consultant, or if there is a
dispute, this will give you documentation about what
was or wasn’t done.

It’s good to have evidence of what was done by a
consultant, both for the present and for the future.
It is a good way to know what changes have been made
by a consultant and it is a good reference tool. The
documentation is a part of the road map to success
that you are on with regards to your business.