On-Premises Consulting Requirements

This question asks whether your consultants need to physically come to the client's offices or facilities to do their work. It's the difference between meeting in person at their location versus working entirely through video calls and online collaboration. On-premises work means consultants will be physically present in the client's workspace.

The shift to remote consulting has transformed the industry, reducing costs and expanding market reach. Companies that can deliver entirely remote services access global markets and avoid travel expenses. However, some high-value engagements still benefit from on-premises presence for relationship building and complex implementations. The key is flexibility - being able to work both ways positions you for maximum opportunity.

Many companies default to on-premises work out of tradition rather than necessity, missing cost savings and efficiency gains. A common mistake is not clearly defining which activities truly require physical presence versus those that can be done remotely. Another pitfall is inadequate remote collaboration tools that make on-premises work seem necessary when it's actually not.