Variable billing rate 1 Reply

Has anyone tried to offer variable hourly rates based on what you do: e.g. $50/hr when you do coding, and $100/hr when working on architecture, advanced design, and sales?

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by Sean Flanigan Jun 18, 2012.

Flat fee vs. hourly billing 3 Replies

I like to write proposals that involve a flat fee for a project (with deliverable, milestones and deadlines), rather than an hourly rate. Feel free to share your experience (pros and cons). I have…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by Sean Flanigan Jun 18, 2012.

Dealing with new clients 2 Replies

I have received many requests for consulting help from new clients over the past 6 months. With small clients (start-ups and companies with less than 40 people), I have wasted most of my time: hours…Continue

Started by Amy. Last reply by Sean Flanigan Jun 18, 2012.

Laptop vs. Desktop 5 Replies

I'm sure most us both have a laptop and a desktop. However, since 2006, I no longer work on desktop: I'm happy with just two laptops (one connected to an external large screen). I can process 100…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by Diogo Taurinho Prado Feb 19, 2011.

Free lance consulting work from home

Looking for consulting jobs from home.. Currently I am working for a consulting firm from home. But out for more such free lance work. Based out of India.Continue

Started by Neetu Saraf Dec 17, 2010.

Building data startups

Strata Week: Building data startupsStrata…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville Nov 3, 2010.

Boutique Analytics Consulting Firms Needed Now More Than Ever 1 Reply

Exciting news!  New York City-based boutique consulting firm, Fitzgerald Analytics, has been named one of the fastest growing private companies in the country as…Continue

Started by Benjamin Herold. Last reply by Jaime Fitzgerald Aug 26, 2010.

Should you bill $30 or $300 per hour? 3 Replies

Let's assume you are a top expert in your field$30/hour- no health insurance- no vacation- no marketing cost- work for multiple clients at the same time - only accept projects that you can run on…Continue

Started by Amy. Last reply by Clifford Ang Apr 4, 2010.

Help with writing a proposal for a client 3 Replies

Which companies offer this type of services? Of course I'm talking about writing a proposals for analytical projects, ranging from $5,000 to one million. Should you hire someone- with analytic…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by John Crout Mar 30, 2010.

Silicon Valley Data Mining Camp, Nov 1, Mountain View (free)

Un-Conference, Free Eventhttp://www.sfbayACM.org/?p=894LOOKING FOR SPONSORSLOGISTICS:• Date: Sunday, November 1• Time: 12:30 to 7:00 pm• Location:…Continue

Tags: clustering, computing, Netflix, collaborative, filtering

Started by Greg Makowski Oct 17, 2009.

How to obtain a consulting gig with a government agency? 2 Replies

... such as NSA or Homeland Security. I am an expert in fraud and botnet detection, but I am not a US citizen (green card), and I represent a small entity that do not have the time, experience and…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by Vincent Granville Jun 24, 2009.

Rates for consultants 2 Replies

What are the typical consulting hourly rates for an independent consultant (PhD, 10 years of experience, advanced web analytics aimed at ROI optimization)?

Tags: consultant, web mining, web analytics

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by David Bigger Jun 8, 2009.

Relationship in Consulting 4 Replies

What importance would one give to relationship in consulting. Is getting projects form client depend a lot on relationships? Pl post your thoughts and opinions.

Started by Parthasarathy. Last reply by Adam Hood May 28, 2009.

Request for Information (RFI) for vendor solutions and demonstrations for data mining services and the use of predictive analytics

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for vendor solutions and demonstrations for data mining services and the use of predictive analytics.…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville Feb 24, 2009.

LCC or Sole Proprietor? 3 Replies

This is an interesting discussion discussing tax issues and liability, started in the Quant Entrepreneurs group.…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville. Last reply by Scott Terry Feb 12, 2009.

Entrepreneurs: The Few, The Brave, The Mighty

(From Gaebler Ventures)Stellar entrepreneurs manage, inspire and lead their teams to greatness. At Gaebler Ventures, we revere the entrepreneur and always do our best to support, assist and enable…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville Dec 29, 2008.

Data Mining Business Proposal

What doe a typical data mining business proposal look like? Especially when it comes to costing a consulting assignment based in either SEMMA or CRISP-DM cycle? What are the most common project…Continue

Tags: business, proposal, mining, data

Started by Atif Abdul-Rahman Aug 24, 2008.

Consultant's Guide - Experiences from the field

I was asked about leaving corp america and starting a consultingcareer. This is an oft-asked question on SAS-L and I thought I couldcreate a priority list that others can add to as needed.Alan's…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville Jul 31, 2008.

15 Startup Commandments

1. Your idea isn't new. Pick an idea; at least 50 other people have thought of it. Get over your stunning brilliance and realize that execution matters more.2. Stealth startups suck. You're not…Continue

Started by Vincent Granville Apr 12, 2008.