15.1. [Project Estimation] Free appraisals: Are they ever really free?

Smarter Software Outsourcing

Jun 11 2021 • 31 mins

In this episode, we want to shed light on the risk of delegating project estimation by way of quotations or free appraisals. And discovering if a lack of commitment to detail will come at a cost versus paying to uncover the detail.

[0:00] Intro to project estimation: free appraisals, are they ever really free?
[2:09] What are the key reasons you think “free appraisals” are so appealing to customers?
[5:31] Are there any particular type of projects or companies that are drawn to free appraisals?
[10:36] What are the hidden costs to clients attached to free estimations?
[16:01] If a “Free Appraisal” isn’t practical due to the sheer scale of a client’s requirements, what do you suggest to help them move forward?

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