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  The last of the clauses in this series is short and on the face of it appears innocuous. “In respect of Hardware XXX warrants that it shall be in such condition at the time of delivery as to be acceptable as the subject of the normal maintenance agreement offered by XXX.” Many would not […]

Fine Print 3   In this the third extract from an IT System Provider’s Terms and Conditions the Seller is seeking to place obligations on the Buyer. Nothing unusual in that  and it is good practice to detail who is responsible for each aspect. But do you think the following clause would be accepted by […]

Reading the Fine Print 2 The second instalment of an IT System Provider’s  terms and Conditions extract for your review. Have you seen similar clauses? Extract 2 “Where installation is to be provided XXX shall carry out the Works and shall make all reasonable endeavours to comply with the Anticipated Completion Date but such date […]

Reading the Fine Print We have been reading a proposal from a company selling IT Systems.  There were some interesting clauses in the fine print. Over the next few days we will offer extracts, suitably anonymised,  for your contemplation. Many companies sign up to such terms without question. Would you accept these at face value? […]

  Uh-oh, they’re consultants! A consultant can contribute in a variety of ways: • Specialist skills, knowledge or expertise not available in-house • As a flexible resource which can be switched in and out of projects • Wider experience and a broader perspective drawn from their work with other organisations • An independent view of […]

COUNCIL SAVINGS ENFORCED How to deal with moribund Councils? Central Government funding cuts are forcing Councils to address ‘deep cut’ cost reductions. There are limited ways in which this can be contemplated. Making staff redundant is an option; we simply make the statement without political comment! Reducing the quality of services offered to the public […]

Professional Services – Writing winning proposals We’re already nearly half way through Quarter 3. Are your ‘business won’ results on target? If you like to plan to overachieve, or you’re looking at ways of boosting results, we’d love to set up a call with you to discuss ideas Working with professionals services clients including accountants, digital/IT specialists, […]