As your report is built gradually, on computer, it is convenient to use part or all in other internal reports, without having to copy or re-type. The environmental considerations of paper saving should not be underestimated.
The e-mail method also makes it practical to do work in smaller time slices. Travelling for two hours to work for one hour is impractical, but e-mail makes one hours work very practical.
Most consultants have the necessity to charge high prices, due to high salaries and overheads. I live in Thailand, and require only a small salary - I work alone, therefore having no overheads.
This enables me to operate at charges which could be considered ridiculously low. My opening charge rate is only eight pounds per hour ($12). The humour in this, is that in 1989, my charge rate in England was 800 pounds per day!
This low cost enables you to "take a risk and try it", without contracting
to any large investment, or committing large periods of time. If you are
not benefitting, simply stop.
As consultancy is a somewhat ambiguous word, which can be interpreted in many ways, I find that the most satisfactory level of professionalism is achieved when the customer is able to state what is required, and I am then able to decide if I have the ability to satisfy the requirement. And if I feel that I can satisfy the requirement, it becomes my responsibility to demonstrate how.
In general terms, professionalism can be defined as value for money,
and this is what I know I provide.
I worked on a variety of projects which entailed learning new subject matter before it was possible to conceive any solutions. In this way I was able to gain a fairly detailed knowledge of many industries and practices. During this time, I became aware that a computer system was not always the most desirable solution, and begin to propose and implement non-computer solutions. As the capability of computers expanded, so did my learning and resultant knowledge, allowing the consultancy projects to become more varied and more complex.
During the aforementioned 20 years period, I attended many management courses, and was responsible for over 300 consultancy projects. I gained a reasonably detailed knowledge on the following subjects:-
As a result of living for almost 10 years in Thailand, I have discovered
that I am able to view my previous knowledge from differing points of view,
which often enables me to perceive innovative solutions not previously
in existence.
We don't have to worry whether we look embarrassed or not when we reveal a fact, and this enables us to release the fact, resulting in a better solution which provides personal help as well as business efficiency.
When we are working by e-mail, much of the "personal feelings" problem
is removed, allowing us to be completely open, and totally objective. This
allows rapid progress which saves time and money, and also allows a more
satisfactory solution to any problem to be conceived.
Therefore the time scales for the start of any project are determined by yourself. I will attempt to respond to any mailing within 48 hours, therefore enabling rapid progress to be made.
It is quite likely that using David's Consultancy by E-mail will provide an eminently suitable solution within a shorter time scale than would otherwise be the case. Whenever a consultancy project is started it is usually in an attempt to solve a current problem, and current problems will not wait for a solution to be provided in 3 or 6 months time.
The immediacy afforded by the e-mail method means that you are able
to be more flexible, and that your company is able to move with the times.
This allows you to be at the forefront of your industry, and to benefit
from the latest ideas and methods, whilst still retaining your company's
personality and culture.
My objective is to build a good working relationship with each of my
customers, so that I can be of maximum benefit in the shortest possible
time.
In addition, on the pleasure front, I am also able to act as a guide
to anyone wishing to visit Thailand for the first time, either with a view
to business, or simply as a holiday.
How do you begin with David's E-mail Consultancy?
Simply send me an e-mail, stating your needs, and I will reply by return indicating how I may be able to help YOU. You can then decide if you wish to proceed, by simply returning my simple document of terms and conditions, along with any information which may be necessary to commence the project.
If you require more information, simply reply with your contact details, and a brief description of your requirements.
Please send mail to:-
