By Ashley Hurd – Hall & Company

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Would you ever consider starting a business venture with just any design professional that happens to come your way and take them on as a business partner? Accordingly, why would you begin a working relationship with a consultant you know nothing about?

As a design professional you scrutinize your clients to manage your risk by the use of an internal client selection process, and you should have an equally thorough selection process for consultants prior to the start of any project.