Automation agencies vary enormously in quality and capability. Here is how to evaluate them.
A credible automation agency will: scope before they quote; provide fixed-price proposals with written scope documents; structure payment in milestones tied to delivery; be able to show relevant previous work; and have specific experience in the type of automation you need, not just generic software development experience.
Walk away when: pricing is given before scoping; the agency cannot show relevant previous work; the contract is time-and-materials with no ceiling; they cannot clearly explain their technical approach; or they are vague about who will actually build your project.
Is this fixed-price or time-and-materials? Who are the engineers building it? Do I own the code at handover? What is the milestone structure? Can I see previous work in this specific area? Assembly HQ answers all of these clearly before any project starts.
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