the time to discuss the proposal with the potential partner increases the understanding of everyone involved.Check references. It is your responsibility to complete a thorough verification process before entering into the agreement. Be sure to ask for references from clients who may have had similar hesitations to yours. In this case, having the same sector and a similar size of company will not be as critical as the type of situation. You want to be sure that the potential partner has overcome the potential obstacles that remote work naturally posesSet to workGone are the days when working
with a remote partner meant you never saw the firm face-to-face or could never work together in real time. There are plenty of that make workflows employee email list easier and provide better project management capabilities (even for in-person teams). And of course, Skype, GoToMeeting and Google Hangouts all offer voice, chat and video options to suit all needs.Your partner will likely have existing in-house capabilities that they use regularly that can be incorporated into your project. Sometimes the particular needs (or restrictions) of your organization
may warrant investigating a new technology. Your partner should be willing to explore and discuss options with you that will make the engagement as smooth as possible.SEE ALSO: The new science of professional services marketingThe choice is yours, make it a smart choice!You manage a lot of things on a daily basis in your organization. Finding the right person for a professional services marketing partner shouldn't be a painful process. Ultimately, the location of the potential partner shouldn't carry as much weight as the cultural fit and added value for your organization. Do your due diligence