Key Questions to Ask Before Signing

• Do they understand your industry? Domain expertise speeds up onboarding and improves solution quality.
• What is their data handling policy? Ensure they follow strict security and compliance standards.
• Do they offer end-to-end services? Some only provide reporting—others handle cleaning, modeling, and visualization.
• Can they work with your tools? Ask if they support your stack: Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python, etc.
• Are their deliverables actionable? Review sample reports to see if they offer clear, decision-ready outputs.
• Do they support real-time or static analysis? Choose based on how dynamic your decision-making needs to be.
• What’s their communication process? Look for providers who offer regular check-ins, updates, and access to analysts.
• What do past clients say? Ask for references and reviews to assess results, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.
• Is there transparency in pricing? Understand the billing model—fixed fee, hourly, retainer—and what's included.
• Do they provide strategic recommendations? Beyond data, can they advise on what actions to take next?