Hi Chip :)
    One thing that has worked well for me, in the past,  is to check with a
vendor I have worked with and find to have the same values, ethics and
business practices as myself... Then I ask my preferred vendor for
recommendations/referrals... just like 3k shops... the consulting world is
close knit and your current vendors probably can point you to a few
possibilities :)

Art "is it Monday already??? hmm... where did my weekend go? hehe" Bahrs

----- Original Message -----
From: Chip Dorman <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 7:51 AM
Subject: VB Contractors


> Hi y'all,
>
> I am looking for someone to convert an Access application
> into Visual Basic.  Since this is my first venture into the
> arena of PC programmers, I need some advice and guidance.
>
> My estimate is that this would be a 100 hour project.
>
> So...
>
> -Where does one go looking for someone to do such a project?
> -What hourly rate range is appropriate for something like this?
> -Since I don't see any reason for the person to have to perform the
> work on-site, what is customary for delivering such a project?
> -What should I expect for confidentiality?
>
> I have had plenty experience with contractors for my 3000s and
> have a stable group that I have a long term relationship with.  The
> area of PC programming still seems to be primarily new people who
> may not be there tomorrow.
>
> TIA,
> Chip Dorman
> Greenfield Industries/KMT