Find the Salesforce Consultant
Appexchange
Salesforce Account Executive
Networking
RFP
Hunt for Expert
Have a Budget
Beware of Data Migration Costs
Project Management Methodologies – Make a good research on your project management methodologies that your consultant practices.
Consider Important Roles for your Project
● Strategic Consultant
● Data or Requirements Architect
● Change Management Consultant
● Technical Project Management
● Organizational Project Management
● Project Sponsor/Administrator
● Consultant Management
Phase your Engagements
Support and Long-Term Relationship
All in the nutshell my advice is to find a Salesforce partner that you can trust. If possible meet all the members that will be there with you on your project. Find the best your money can buy.