Procedures
Consulting Business- Hiring Procedure
Although each situation is unique and may require a tailored approach to procuring Square Deal Consulting’s (SDC) services, the following represents a general overview of the process for hiring SDC.
Step 1- Reaching Out
If you are interested in our services, please email us (preferred) or 703-507-2588. For us to best assist you, please be able to provide the following information in your message:
- Your name and your organization’s name;
- The name of any other individual(s) or organization(s) (outside of your own) with whom SDC will need to interact during the project;
- A brief, non-confidential description of the project; and
- The project deadline.
Step 2- Clearance Checks
Once your initial information is received, SDC will perform a conflict check to ensure we can work on your project. We will also determine whether we can properly assist you in the amount of time available under your deadline
Step 3- NDA, Rough Estimate and Draft Work Agreement
If there are no conflicts, SDC will provide an NDA to be executed so that confidential information can be shared. We will also provide our “Project Information Form” (PIF) to you for completion so that we can begin drafting a work contract.
Step 4- Draft Work Agreement and Estimate
Once you have returned the completed NDA (if necessary) and PIF, SDC will provide an initial draft work agreement that includes a work description and a rough estimate of the cost to complete the project.
Step 5- Agreement Execution
The work agreement will be finalized to each party’s satisfaction and fully executed prior to the start of work. Once the fully executed agreement and any agreed upon deposit amount are received by SDC, work will begin.
Step 6- Work Completion and Payment
Upon completion of the project, SDC will provide the deliverable in the agreed upon format. The client will have five (5) business days to review the deliverable and ensure it is complete and satisfactory. SDC will provide an invoice to the client at the end of the review period unless the client identifies a problem with the deliverable and requests a correction.
Services
Square Deal Consulting (SDC) provides the full range of business development and technology transfer support for biotech organizations and innovators of all shapes and sizes. Backed by decades of success, SDC helps clients make informed decisions that can improve efficiency and reduce costs. SDC also provides top-tier assistance when working with Federal tech transfer offices. Please click on the links below to learn more about the specific services SDC can offer.
