The Due Diligence Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Every Potential Salesforce Consulting Partner
When you are thinking of such a major move as to bring in a Salesforce consulting partner, then you are about to do a move that can actually change your business. But to tell the truth, the stakes are high! You must have a partner that understands you, that can meet the challenges of Salesforce development services, and that will remain with you even after the first setup.
The selection of the correct consultant does not only lie in the person who is familiar with the code but also in a partner. It is why we have compiled a very important Due Diligence Checklist—10 questions you must ask all potential partners. Consider this as your no-fluff, no-frills guide to a successful consultation!
10 Crucial Interviewing Salesforce Consulting Partner Questions
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Expertise & Certification
What are the main area(s) of expertise of your team in Salesforce Clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, etc.), and can you provide the current certification level of your team?
The reason why it is important: You should have specialists rather than generalists. Find consultants who are well versed in areas where you have the greatest use.
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Relevant Experience
What would you say is your experience of providing Salesforce development services to businesses within our industry (e.g., finance, non-profit, e-commerce) and of our size?
Why it is important: the context of the industry is everything. They ought to be aware of your special regulatory and operational issues.
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Team Stability & Structure
Who, in particular, will work in our project team, and how frequently do you change your staff?
Why it is important: It is all about consistency. Your last thing is a revolving door of consultants slackening your progress.
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Implementation Methodology
What is your main project Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project methodology? What are we going to do during the project sprints?
Why it is important: A definite methodology will provide predictable schedules and budgets. Agile can be suitable when there is a need to be flexible and have frequent check-ins.
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Post-Launch Support
What type of maintenance and post-go-live support does that offer? Is internal team training provided?
Why it is important: The job is not over when it is launched. An excellent partner will provide constant assistance and ensure that your team is autonomous.
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References to Clients and Case Studies.
Question 1: Can we talk to 2-3 of the clients who had a similar project need like what we have and those ones who required complicated Salesforce development services specifically?
Reason behind it: You must have practical confirmation. An established company will be very eager to give references.
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Communication Style
How frequently will we receive formal project updates, and what tools of communication (Slack, email, etc.) are we going to use?
Why it is important: Effective communication helps to avoid expensive miscommunication.
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Dealing with Project Scope Creep.
How do you formally deal with scope creep—when we have to make changes or additions halfway through the project?
Why it matters: Be proactive. A clear methodology is used to ensure the project is on schedule and is used to control budget expectations.
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Data Migration Strategy
How are you planning to make sure the existing business data is safely moved to the new Salesforce environment?
The significance of it: Data is your blood. They ought to possess a strong, stable strategy.
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Pricing and Billing
What are the typical hidden costs that we should be aware of when it comes to the core project cost, and how do you address the occurrence of unexpected overages?
Why it is important: It is transparency or bust. Front-load all the costs, including licensing and traveling.
Your Next Steps
By taking the time to pose such questions, you will have a high possibility of getting the right match. It is important to remember that this investment in Salesforce development services is an investment in your company’s future development and efficiency.
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