Gotmaps? will offer three main services, corresponding to what industry experts have identified as the primary opportunities in GIS consulting:
Hourly (Temporary Technical Aid) - The less traditional sort of short term assignment helping a company solve a software or hardware related problem. Includes both emergency and non-emergency technical assistance.
Retainer (Specific Skill) - The more traditional form of consulting, including regular system maintenance, software and hardware upgrades, and network administration. The owner's particular area of expertise is in management consulting with regard to GIS.
Project (Bail-out or Specific Skill) - This will include such things as consulting on major purchases, system/network installation and testing, and major disaster recovery.
Gotmaps? Rates are:
Hourly Rate Pricing - The average price charged was $75.00 per hour.
Retainer Pricing - Based on the expected minimum number of hours per month, the average was $150.
Project Pricing - Based on a daily rate (8 hours x $75.00/hour)
