Introduction
The business of consulting and contract programming has grown substantially over the past few years. It has become an accepted part of many corporate organizations because of it effectively providing many essential services. Although there are occasions where hiring outside help has not worked for the best, Netmation feels they have corrected the short comings demonstrated in past failures due to the unique marketing of our services and online systems which attract 1000's of resources. Many firms regularly utilize outside resources to handle certain aspects of their work with predictable, satisfying results. Effectively used, outside resources help to prevent pressured hiring, overstaffing and the under utilization of talent, and can provide for specific expertise for critical situations. The following situations are considered to provide greatest benefit to the company when outside services are used in complement with internal expertise.

New Hardware and Software
The introduction of a new piece of hardware, application software package, language or productivity aid frequently results in introducing a product that no one knows how to use. Many companies have discovered that the first efforts in using a new product usually have to be totally redone because they simply didn't know the most efficient way of using it. One or more consultants who are well versed in the use of the product being installed can help provide a real shortcut to obtaining expertise.

Turnover
The absolute worst time to be recruiting is when it is necessary to replace an employee who has resigned, especially a key employee. Consultants and contractors can provide the buffer necessary to deal with a turnover situation without resulting in a time pressure situation for your business.

Time-Sensitive Efforts
Any effort which has an aggressive completion date can be very frustrating to managers and staff members involved. These activities usually will require 100% of everyones time, thus creating an impossible situation since existing systems need ongoing maintenance and trouble shooting. To deal with this problem, firms will often contract out additional employees to take on the responsibility for an effort thus allowing the existing staff to continue performing the critical functions of supporting the ongoing business. This outside help can devote there full time and effort to quickly accomplish the laid out tasks.

Special Skill Requirement
The need often arises for an individual with a very high degree of expertise or a very unusual skill. In these situations Netmation will do our best to make sure this individual will remain in contact with you incase questions come up after a consulting assignment. Due to our partnership with various other consulting firms Netmation does not loose contact with former employees or partners. Not like many of the existing firms where they only will offer existing employees they have on their staff.

Short Term Need
Businesses which generate fluctuating demands upon the systems organizations can benefit greatly form outside resources. By varying the staff with contractors, businesses can deal with their ongoing efforts inaddition to peak demands.

Unbiased Outside Opinion
Many decisions which result in a large commitment from a company will often bring in a consultant to review any analysis before a final decision is made. An outsider can ensure that an objective approach and attitude are taken and that all potential alternatives are known and explored. Many times the consultant will know of additional alternatives which were not even considered previously. Other times just having the consultant confirm competent and thorough analysis can add additional credibility to the analysis.

Netmation Consulting
For all Netmation engagements the client will receive formal reporting and progress on determined time period. Also Netmation can make daily billing and project status information available on the Internet or through the Netmation BBS. Items which will be covered in each review session are as follows:

• task progress and upcoming plans
• problems encountered, status of those outstanding
• comments and suggestions