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How do we get started?
With the
time booked in advance, Rob and those he recommends:
help
by phone or via email (email recommended
and preferred)
review
documents (as
attachments)
discuss, analyze and inspire
answer
questions, ask questions
bring
up issues and concerns
solve
problems, help avoid problems
Like
a good doctor,
hour by hour we charge our
As 'pure play'
fee-only consultants we never sell you anything - except good advice.
The
'deliverables' are nearly guaranteed solutions and strategies since we take just the right amount of time - no more, no less - with your
input and participation. Our system virtually eliminates accounting hassles and our step by step process guarantees a realistic approach to costs. Our streamlined workflow, primarily by email, documents nearly all we do for your records and reference. And we help clients around the world regardless of time zone. Smart and timely solutions, by email, straight to your desktop:
How payment works...
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The
online store
creates the PN
(project number
required to get started),
and places
your project on the docket.
Clients
around the world use the online store since it instantly does the currency conversion -
and working by email and Internet, time difference is never a problem.
The
If you
have an account,
click here with your email address and pw for account access.
What
happens when you pay:
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1.
Order
Confirmation
(when ordered - instantly)
2.
Your Order
Has Been Shipped
(when
booked - usually same day)
"Order
Shipped' means booked, a project number assigned by email in the invoice.
We
receive the same emails and place a copy in a yellow folder with a
We
process transactions promptly. All charges appear on your next statement
as ESSENTUALE,
the processor of all Cummings Design credit card transactions.
Like a
talk with a good doctor, talking to Rob
and others he recommends is direct,
interesting, inspiring, fun, informative - and mainly documented by
email.
In email
exchanges, we manage and resolve issues step by step.
Phone
calls (rarely required) are available, though we find email most
productive.
Big on percolating,
extremely productive online, without accounting worries, we look
into every aspect leaving no stone unturned.
(a)
First impression, (b) stop, think, ponder a few days (c)
think harder
We start
thinking right away, and truly care, so you get free percolation.
Always
meeting deadlines, we think we should think until we get it right.
If you
work with anyone Rob recommends - same story - only smart people with
years of experience.
No kids - almost all have 15 years experience - at
least.
Unlike
others,
no sales pitch, yet you are charged in 15 minute increments.
No bias, no commissions, no associations or
alliances that could
cause recommendation of any course other than the best course of action.
Often we talk people out of
time and expense, rather than into it.
If you
don't mind paying as you go, and like the free percolator,
we're in.
What you pay for, and what you don't.
toll
charges
faxes and copies
meetings we don't attend
airfares we don't need
some
percolation - all levels - (free)
things
we talk you out of
phone
calls - all (other than chit chat)
emails
with reply - most
emails without reply that require consideration
running time for ongoing work discussed
* From
time to time we simply skip time sheet entries (our
option only).
With our recommendations, clients have made multi-millions and saved multi-millions.
Working
with us takes as long as it takes to do things right, and since you
directly participate in the process, you see where time is needed as we
go.
Like going
to a good Doctor that truly has the patient's best interests in mind,
our clients want us to be honest and not cut corners or take risks.
If
we 'see something', our clients want us to 'say something' - and not just let it
go.
On the
other hand, clients we work with appreciate that we'll often recommend a simple
'change in diet' over 'blood tests and surgery' i.e. smarter, easier
solutions.
Since we
work 1:1 with you, we often find simpler, less costly, more effective
solutions, which goes back to 'it takes the time it takes'.
Booked hourly, based on
what we know from life experience,
we try to spend the 'right amount' of time in just the
right areas to achieve the goal, without overlooking anything.
big
picture to granular approach
hour
by hour
Since
we could never estimate the time to make the right choices, we simply don't.
To start,
we inspire an exchange of ideas and considerations (mainly online).
We learn
more and discuss what you need to do - and what you may not need to do -
based on what's best for you - and your specific situation.
The
exchange leads to final decisions and a 'written blueprint' that is well
conceived and forms a very solid foundation for whatever we produce as a
result.
The only
possible way we can honestly have this exchange is hourly, so like a
doctor, we choose to be paid hourly. Clients buy blocks of time.
If we
arrive at a smart solution quickly, you could save a great deal.
If it
turns out you need more help than you thought, it's still worthwhile.
It may
cost more than you thought, but because the mutual objective is to make
it work, if more time is required, you will know why and see the need.
With diligence, research and analysis, we look into, above, around, and
under problems to develop the most ideal solutions. The
definition of 'ideal' is never most expensive, always smartest.
Working
together, we help develop safe, sound, solid, smart plans - with all
things considered - fully documented - with options, alternatives,
contingencies, backup plans.
Plans we
help build assure sound foundations, often result in reduced costs, always minimized risk - present and
future.
Our 'pay as you go'
process enables you to choose any block of time you wish and see how
much we can accomplish with it.
Like a visit to the doctor, the
'healthier' you are, the less time you'll need, and the 'pay as you go'
process we developed is the only way that makes sense in achieving best
outcomes.
Aiming for the right diagnosis.
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Like
a doctor, at the moment we begin looking into your business, we have no idea what
you really need - and - like a doctor, we wish to make the right
diagnosis.
At the
onset, we cannot even guess what steps we'll need to take.
Developing the 'right solution' is a process we'll engage you in - and
the most important part is the beginning steps that set the foundation.
The true value
is apparent immediately and over time - with inspired concepts never
even imagined when people first decided to
contact us. See client stories.
In
other words,
Alka-Seltzer® asked for a 'solution' instead of an ad.
Based
on a solid foundation and approach, Tinker went on to promote the take
two concept with the catchy slogan 'plop, plop, fizz, fizz oh
what a relief it is'.
Finally,
Tinker promoted Alka-Seltzer® as a solution for many other
ailments other than headaches - like hangovers or indigestion.
Truly brilliant solutions.
Book time now.
Brilliance
in every aspect is what intrigues us and what we inspire - with you.
'Think
tanks' may be passé yet quick minds have
answers computers overlook.
Our
systematic approach enables us to
produce
better outcomes >>
Brilliance
sometimes comes to mind immediately, but more often than not, takes
serious time, thought, and consideration.
Exploration
always led to big ideas - yet doesn't happen as often as it should anymore.
My
smartest clients let things 'take the time they take' saving money
and/or getting a far better result and outcome.
Within reasonable budget restraints
and hourly billing I work with people and have time for all the things
that helped create truly great solutions throughout
history:
exploration
and experimentation
analysis
discovery
testing
assessment
discussion
and refinement
great
ideas as opposed to 'a-la-carte' solutions to 'a-la-carte' problems
Since 1979, Cummings Design has inspired people (without specific budgets)
to do some very
smart things while avoiding risks, liabilities, errors and omissions.
"You brought up issues we never thought to ask about."
People
come to Cummings Design when all their 'myths' have been shattered about
the 'easy' way and they're ready to do things the right way at the "right cost".
I try to
keep costs easy to afford, in line with value, and based on experience.
I think
about a lot of things, and bring them up as we go, which is why I am not
the one to shop price with. It's an hourly service.
I spend
enough time so we all get a restful sleep - for years - like a good
doctor - and if I recommend someone you can expect the same.
* If you
pay by check, your check number is the project number. Since checks are
more cumbersome, we cannot offer 'one hour at a time' service - yet can
accept checks in advance. Please inquire.
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