What is the process to engage with Fanta5 Consulting?
Simple! Either use the contact us form or email directly at info@fanta5consulting.com. You can also reach us by phone at 650-350-0935.
Does Fanta5 Consulting charge for evaluating the problem to determine the Statement of Work?
The initial conversation is always at no charge. We want you to feel comfortable knowing you can start the conversation without any risk of a fee “clock” starting. We are professionals serving professionals and are here to help.
How does pricing work?
Our base fee is $150 USD per hour for standard consulting and $200 USD per hour for emergency services. We also offer retainer arrangements or comprehensive, project-specific pricing. Travel costs are not included in standard, emergency, or retainer pricing.
How does Fanta5 Consulting communicate with the client during a project?
Fanta 5 Consulting is open to almost any communication method and frequency. Email is preferred but Zoom, Teams, Webex, etc. are all acceptable. Phone calls and text messages are also appropriate. During the engagement, regular status updates are provided and frequency can be adjusted to meet the client’s needs.
Does the client define the Statement of Work with the consultant?
This all depends on the level of engagement the client wants. We can provide an initial SOW for the client to review and approve or Fanta5 Consulting can review / work off an existing SOW the client has already developed.
Is there a down payment required?
The only down payment required would be for initial travel expenses to help determine the SOW and consulting agreement. If initial travel is involved, Fanta5 Consulting requires a down payment equal to the estimated total roundtrip cost of the travel as outlined in our travel policy below. All other costs and future travel will be billed according to the executed consulting agreement.
Where is Fanta5 Consulting Located?
Fanta5Consulting LLC is based out of South East Michigan but will travel worldwide to our client’s locations.
What are Fanta5 Consulting’s operating hours?
We are open from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard Time. The team enjoys flexible work schedules when not on a customer’s site so we often respond to emails outside of these hours. If there is an emergency or urgent request, our team can be available to work Saturday and Sunday.
Does Fanta5 Consulting have a standard consulting agreement?
Yes, we have a standard consulting agreement. We can tailor this agreement for each engagement.
What is “reasonable” travel to Fanta5 Industries?
We do not want travel to be a barrier to helping your business out. Our travel policy is based on how most major corporations set up their employee travel. We do not need to travel in luxury but we do care about the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. Here is an outline of our travel policy:
- Transportation
- Driving
- Personal Vehicle
- Acceptable if less than 2 hours one way.
- Milage reimbursed at current IRS rates.
- Rental Vehicle
- Acceptable if less than 3 hours one way and a maximum of 5 hours one way.
- Rental vehicle price, fees, fuel, & applicable taxes, will be reimbursed at 100%. Rental vehicle may be picked up 1 day before the trip and returned 1 day after the trip.
- Intermediate / midsize vehicle rental class.
- Personal Vehicle
- Commercial Airfare
- Acceptable if over a 3 hour drive time.
- Flights will only be booked on an United States mainline carrier which includes United, American, and Delta. If international travel is needed, flights to international destinations will be booked on an United States mainline carrier and then in region / domestic carriers may be used if US mainline carriers are not available.
- For travel with a total air time, including all legs, of less than 6 hours = Premium Economy.
- For travel with a total air time, including all legs, of over 6 hours = Business Class for all legs of the trip.
- Flights will only be booked on an United States mainline carrier which includes United, American, and Delta. If international travel is needed, flights to international destinations will be booked on an United States mainline carrier and then in region / domestic carriers may be used if US mainline carriers are not available.
- Acceptable if over a 3 hour drive time.
- Driving
- Lodging
- Acceptable if travel is over 2 hours one way.
- Travel inside the United States.
- Price per night should be approximately $150 – $200 USD.
- For major city centers, this price per night can be reasonably exceeded to maintain the same level of hotel.
- Marriott, Hilton, IHG branded properties if available.
- Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn, Residence Suites, Holiday Inn Express are all acceptable properties. Employees can stay at other properties as long as the price per night does not exceed 20% of the highest priced above named property for that location.
- Price per night should be approximately $150 – $200 USD.
- International Travel
- Marriott or Hilton branded properties if available.
- Asia price per night should not exceed $300 USD
- Travel inside the United States.
- Acceptable if travel is over 2 hours one way.
- Employee Meals
- Employees are allowed up to $150 USD per day.
- Transportation at customer location
- Inside of the United States
- Rental vehicle price, fees, fuel, & applicable taxes, will be reimbursed at 100%.
- Intermediate / midsize vehicle rental class.
- Ride Sharing Apps to be reimbursed at 100%
- Rental vehicle price, fees, fuel, & applicable taxes, will be reimbursed at 100%.
- Outside of the United States
- Employee to work with client to determine acceptable mode of transportation.
- Inside of the United States
- Miscellaneous
- Laundry
- Every 3 business days, employee is allowed 100% reimbursement of laundry fees through the hotel or an outside vendor.
- WIFI, Visa fees, border fees, government travel fees, etc. will all be 100% reimbursed.
- Laundry
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