Zintro
About the Network - Zintro is a business network that connects clients with Experts for consulting engagements ranging from one half-hour phone consultations to multi-month on-site engagements. Uses include market research and technical questions. Zintro has almost 40,000 experts across every single industry sector. These experts have received inquiries from nearly 10,000 clients. Over 1,000 inquiries come in every month.
Consultant Profile - Experts come from every single industry sector, geography, and functional role.
How It Works - Clients submit an anonymous inquiry using an online form. The process takes about 90 seconds. The inquiries are then matched with Expert profiles. Experts receive matched inquiries via email and respond over the Zintro platform. Once clients and experts agree on an engagement, clients deposit money into an escrow system. When the engagement has been completed, the money is released to the expert.
Opportunities - Phone consultations, face-to-face consultations, and short engagements.
How to sign-up - Experts can enroll using an online application.
Payment - Experts set their own rates. Experts are paid within 14 days of a consultation. Payment can be made via Paypal or check.
Addition Information - Zintro has a premium service that may increase the likelihood of receiving consulting opportunities. Starting at $99.95 per month, the service allows experts to do free initial consultations, charges clients a lower percentage, and allows greater communication via the Zintro platform.
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