We help you find the best-fit independent business experts / consultants, for your critical short-term assignments and projects, and facilitate the process of selection and engagement.
OUR UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION
Curated Quality |
Each of our expert consultants are empaneled only by invitation or referral and after confirming their track record through client endorsements Quality is our guarantee |
Service at Speed |
A turnaround time of 3 days: Day 1 – you give us your requirement Day 3 – we give you the best-fit consultants. Yes, We are fast. |
Convenient One-Stop Shop |
Give us your requirement, and sit back. We take over: Scoping, Interviewing consultants, Shortlisting best-fit consultants, Negotiations, Contract formation. You too have access to all 1000+ profiles on a single click. We are transparent. Why get lost in processes, when you can focus on the results? |
Optimised Costs |
Top-tier consultants and industry experts, prices 40-50% lower than large consulting firms. We are a network of the best minds, not employers. We share the gains from reduced overheads with you. It’s a win-win. |
SERVICES
SELF SERVICE
Steps to be followed under the Self Service Model
- You pay a fixed amount – Rs. 2,500 (+taxes) for selecting 3 best-fit consultants
- Search through our database using the filters (Domain, Sub-domain, Industry, Keywords) as per your requirement for a list of consultants fitting your business need
- View profiles of the consultants listed above
- Shortlist consultants that fit your requirement
- Select up to 3 of the shortlisted consultants whose contact details will be shared with you
- An email with the contact details will be shared with you
- An email notifying the consultants about their selection will be sent to them
A DETAILED VIEW OF THE SELF SERVICE MODEL
| Client Organisation | IndusGuru | Expert consultants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Define | Enter assignment description & selection parameters |
Shortlist BestFit providers Send Profiles to client |
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| Shape | Confirm interest, Pay project fee online Contact consultants and request for proposals directly Interview and Brief consultants |
List assignment on Open Project Dashboard Share mutual contact details of Client and Consultant |
Contact client directly Develop and submit proposal |
| Contract | Discuss commercial terms & conditions | Discuss commercial terms & conditions | |
| Engage | Engage consultant | Deliver assignment | |
| Pay | Pay Consultant Assignment Fees as per agreement |
ASSISTED SERVICE
Steps to be followed under the Assisted Service Model
We facilitate the selection process. On final selection of a business expert, you pay 15% of the assignment value.
Enter the assignment brief online or discuss your business need with one of our spokesperson:
You will get:
- Shortlist best-fit consultants for you
- Arrange briefing telecons
- Share past client feedback and ratings (on request)
- Enable standard terms and conditions for contracting
A DETAILED VIEW OF THE ASSISTED SERVICE MODEL
| Client Organisation | IndusGuru | Expert consultants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Define | Enter assignment description & selection parameters |
Clarify requirement on call Shortlist BestFit providers Send Profiles | |
| Shape | Confirm interest, Request for proposals, Pay proposal fee online Interview and Brief consultants |
List assignment on Open Project Dashboard Arrange Interview Telecon or Skype Call Hand-hold process |
Interview and Brief client Conduct Scoping Diagnostic (1-2 mandays) Develop and submit proposal |
| Contract | Discuss commercial terms Finalise & accept proposal. Pay 15% of assignment value less proposal support fee |
Provide past client feedback, comparative advice to client Provide mutually acceptable standard Terms and Conditions |
Discuss commercial terms |
| Engage | Engage consultant | Deliver assignment | |
RETAINER SERVICE
Steps to be followed under the Retainer-ship Model
You pay a fixed amount per annum, for a fixed #of man-days engaged per year.
You will get:
- IndusGuru will be your partner to help you clarify your business consulting need and facilitate their identification and selection as per the curated model
- Online access to profiles and contacts of all our empanelled consultants
- Modular retainer-ship fee based on #of expert man-days engaged per year
A DETAILED VIEW OF THE RETAINER MODEL
| Client Organisation | IndusGuru | Expert consultants | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Define | Share business priorities Shortlist and prioritise assignments | Scope Annual Retainer model Prepare assignment description & selection parameters Shortlist BestFit providers Send Profiles |
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| Shape | Confirm interest, Request for proposals | List assignment on Open Project Dashboard Arrange Interview Telecon or Skype Call Hand-hold process |
Interview and Brief client Conduct Scoping Diagnostic (1-2 mandays) Develop and submit proposal |
| Contract | Discuss commercial terms & conditions Finalise & accept proposal. |
Provide past client feedback, comparative advice to client Provide mutually acceptable standard Terms and Conditions |
Discuss commercial terms |
| Engage | Engage consultant | Deliver assignment | |
| Pay | Pay Consultant Assignment Fees as per agreement | ||
| Post Project & Mid-Year | Provide feedback on consultant Provide feedback on IndusGuru |
Administer feedback survey Collect feedback | Provide feedback on client |
CALL THE EXPERT
Steps to be followed under the Call the Expert Model:
- Enter the assignment brief online or discuss your business need with one of our Customer Service Representatives
- We will share a short list of potential Industry or Functional experts, matching your need, along with the price per hour for consultation for a Call or Meeting
- You will identify the Expert you want to speak to and make the online payment as agreed to IndusGuru
- IndusGuru Customer service representative will organise a Conference call or a Meeting between you and the Expert at a mutually convenient time
PRICING
| Service | Platform Charges | Proposal fee per Project@ | Post your Requirement | Access to Consultant Database | Assistance In Shortlisting & Contacting | Assistance In Obtaining Proposals From Consultants | Selection Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Service | Rs. 2,500/-^ for 3 consultants | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Assisted Service | 15% Of Assignment Value* | Rs. 20,000/- per project# | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️+ |
| Retainer Service | Fixed Annual Fee | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️+ |
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@ - Payable before connecting with the consultants ^ Validity: 1 year * - 15% of the assignment value or Rs 20,000 whichever is higher # - Adjusted against the final assignment fees Note - Taxes & Levies as applicable extra |
+ Assessment Calls & Meetings Free of charge assessment call with consultants upto 20 minutes per consultant. Thereafter chargeable at INR 5000/hour per consultant. In-person meetings with consultants chargeable at INR 10,000/hour per consultant. The calls and meetings will be moderated by the IndusGuru team. |