Monday, July 13, 2009

Professional services

Professional services are infrequent, technical, or unique functions performed by independent contractors or consultants whose occupation is the rendering of such services. Some professional service providers are able to give fixed rates for projects, while others define the price only holding professional licenses after assessing the work involved. 

While not limited to licentiates individuals holding professional licenses, the services are considered professional and the contract may run to partnerships, firms, or corporations as well as to individuals. The selections of an independent contractor or consultant providing professional services is usually based on skill, knowledge, reputation, ethics, and creativity.

The term Professional Services is also used frequently by corporations such as banks and retailers that offer infrequent or ongoing services for their customers. Some professional service providers are able to give fixed rates for projects, while others define the price only after assessing the work involved. For common to hire professionals based upon a an estimated length of project scope.

The selections of an independent contractor or consultant providing professional services is usually based on skill, knowledge, reputation, ethics, and creativity. Prices for services, even within the same field, vary greatly. In the past, independent contractors for professional services were located and hired by various means, including recommendation and directories yellow pages. 

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