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Choosing an Environmental Consultant: A Guide for Small Businesses
Published February 08, 2001
When is it worthwhile for a business to spend the money to hire an environmental consultant? And how can a company find the best consultant for the job? This guide helps businesses determine when to look for a consultant and how to ask questions and review proposals in order to make the right choice. Discover what work experience a good environmental consultant should have and how to interview a candidate’s references. You’ll also find help negotiating contracts and fees.
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Good References - for choosing a good consultant
What defines "green" is so broad, although the concept is not new, it is very trendy and often without definition. When looking at references from a consultant ask for a resume as well as a client/project list.
Often times you'll find folks or companies claiming to be a green consultant because they took a 1-2 week long course. Certifications are great, especially for continuing education reasons... but look for a degree in Natural Sciences AND Business Management. Only recently have universities started to offer "green" degrees, so I would not consider them 100% proven. It all comes down to experience AND education.
Britt Hosmer, President
Rock Environmental, LLC
www.rockenvironmental.com