Fellow PSVillagers ....

I run a PS team focused on product integration and custom services at my gaming company. Priority is on acquiring the right projects that have an innovative edge and serve as a good showcase for our products.

I am evaluating models for consultant rate - I have a full team on each project. Presently, I use a T&M, flat-rate model which has worked well so far. We are getting into longer term multiple projects with certain customers and they are requesting better means of forecasting and controlling their budget with daily rates. As with any consulting project, there are days leading into and during product launch that adds long hours to meet the timelines and I’d like to make sure we are covered.

I’d like to hear thoughts and best practices that worked for you in practice.

Appreciate your time.

-Sachin