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Why use a consultant?
More often than not an outsider will be able to see things that you won’t just because they
are an outsider. Someone who is independent can also challenge the business without fear of later
recriminations.
How much will it cost?
The larger consultancies can charge upwards of £1000 per day as they have much higher overheads than smaller
consultancies. Diass charges between £300 and £600 per day depending on the nature of the work, its location
and its probable duration.
Do I have to commit funds up front?
No. An free initial meeting lasting a couple of hours is usually enough to get a good understanding of the
business issue. After then, Diass will write a proposal and if acceptable draw up a contract for the work
detailing the scope, agreed rate, terms and conditions and the probable duration of the project.
Once this has been completed plans to do the work can be agreed along with a starting date.
What do you mean by Specialised Analysis?
This is analysing data using spreadsheets, databases and other more funky software. It can be as simple as
sorting a file (this has been known) to as complex as using Benford's Law (you’ll have to look that one up)
to help detect fraud.
James has a particular interest in geographical analysis stemming back to university days and this is now
becoming a growth sector in the IT industry.
I already have a complex IT system so how can Diass help analyse data?
We have come across a number of organisations that ask this. Indeed one was planning to buy a new £3m system
because they couldn't extract data and undertake management reporting using their existing system. We
demonstrated that they could.
New and complex IT systems are expensive and it is usually the management reports that get left behind. Despite
the availability of spreadsheets, databases and generic reporting tools they are only as good as the people
using them. Diass can help both train these people and identify quicker and simpler ways of doing even the
most simple things.
How will I know whether my business could benefit from this service?
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From a free initial consultation to discuss your business
needs, lasting about 1 to 2 hours.
From a Business IT and Data Healthcheck tailored to your
requirements. For a small business this can be as low as £300
+ VAT but will ultimately depend on the complexity of your
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Does Diass help all sizes of business?
Yes. We have experience in helping sole operators and
medium sized business, advising at Board level and examining processes
for senior managers in the public sector. To see a selection of
our work please go to our examples
page.
How can I get in touch with Diass?
By simply going to the Contact Us page or email us at info@diass.co.uk
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