Choosing a Consultant – Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association
The consulting agrologist is a professional qualified to offer advice and solutions for the problems of modern agri-business.

Considerations When Selecting a Consultant – Don Hofstrand, Co-Director, Ag Marketing Resource Center, Iowa State University
Webster defines consult as “to seek the opinion or advice of another person for making a decision.” Using consultants properly improves the quality of your decisions and thus the viability and profitability of your project or business.

What Will a Good Investment Advisor Do for Me? – Dana Anspach, About.com
Like financial planners, investment advisors must understand your financial goals; knowing when you will need to use your money, and what you will be using it for.

AgriSuccess Journal, March/April 2009 – Farm Credit Canada
Specifically: The Big Picture- Do you trust your professionals (page 5), Check Out Professional Designations (page 10), and Planning to Succeed - Add value with the right professionals (page 12) of the journal.

Choosing a Consultant – American Planning Association
This website is divided into 5 sections to help you with the process of hiring a consultant. Part 1 - Deciding to Hire a Consultant, Part 2 - Consultant Selection Procedures, Part 3 - An RFP for Consulting Services, Part 4 - Legal Considerations and Insurance, and Part 5 - Managing the Project.

Choosing and Briefing a Management Consultant or Trainer – Management Development Network, United Kingdom
This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to choose a consultant for your organization. Although some of the material is irrelevant to Canada, the majority of it is very informative.

Consulting Tips from the Million Dollar Consultant – Alan Weiss, Ph. D
Every business occasionally needs outside help. Even well-run giants such as Hewlett-Packard deliberately choose to bring in consultants on a regular basis.

Choosing a Business Consultant – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Properly selecting a business consultant (or business advisor) is not easy. But since the cost associated with a poorly selected business consultant can be high, the payoff of taking the time to make a good choice is a good investment.

How to Pick a Financial Advisor – Rich Credit Debt Loan
If you are getting serious about investing or managing your personal finances, it may be time to think about hiring a financial advisor.

Tips for Selecting a Consultant – Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Understanding the consultant's role is critical in creating a good working relationship that achieves desired results. Remember that the role of a consultant is to supplement your knowledge so you can make sound, informed decisions.

Choosing a Consultant…An Investment in Your Agricultural Business – Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
The purpose of this factsheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The factsheets also discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture.

Tips on Hiring a Crop Consultant – Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
The purpose of this factsheet series is to help producers and processors understand the key elements needed to manage a business. The factsheets also discuss some of the essential components used to develop a business plan and assess the profitability of a business venture.

Why Choose a Licensed Professional? - Ontario Institute of Agrologists
The Ontario Institute of Agrologists (OIA) serves as a professional regulatory body under a provincial Act. There is an Institute of Agrology in every Canadian province. Whether educated in Canada or abroad, the Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) and Technical Agrologist (T.Ag.) designations are held by over 10,000 publically accountable licensed professionals across Canada.

Tips on Hiring a Crop Consultant – Gempler’s IPM
One solution is to hire a crop consultant to do the job for you. But there are certain pitfalls to be aware of and questions you can ask to increase the chances that you'll be satisfied with what you get.

How to Choose a Financial Planner – Terry Savage, TheStreet.com
Basically, if you want someone else to do it all for you, choose a Certified Financial Planner. An important thing: Ask for, and check, references of people who are their clients in similar situations.

Some Considerations for Choosing a Consultant – Continuity Central
Need consultancy help for your business continuity or crisis management program? Joseph Desplaines provides some advice.

Top Ten Mistakes Made When Hiring a Financial Advisor – AllBusiness.com
A financial advisor can help you meet your financial goals. You need, however, to take an active part in the relationship.