The wrong tech partner can cost you years and thousands of pounds. Here's how to choose wisely.
What to Look For
Relevant Experience
Have they built something similar? Ask for case studies and references in your industry or with similar requirements.
Technical Expertise
Do they use modern, maintainable technologies? Can they explain technical decisions in plain English?
Communication Style
Do they listen more than they talk? Are they responsive? Do they push back on bad ideas (in a constructive way)?
Process & Methodology
How do they manage projects? What's their approach to changes and scope? How do they handle problems?
Red Flags
- Promising everything you ask for immediately
- Unable to provide references
- Unusually low quotes (you get what you pay for)
- Poor communication during the sales process
- No questions about your business goals
Questions to Ask
- Can you show me similar projects you've delivered?
- Who will actually work on my project?
- How do you handle scope changes?
- What happens after launch?
- What's your typical project process?
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