Answers.Body: <p>Thanks for your interest in CiviCRM.  This question is likely to be closed as it doesn't really fit into the <a href="https://civicrm.stackexchange.com/help/how-to-ask">StackExchange format</a>.</p>
  
  <p>Instead, I would suggest that you look at the list of partners and contributors on the CiviCRM website and contact them directly:</p>
  
  <p><a href="https://civicrm.org/partners-contributors" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Find an expert</a></p>
  
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Body: <p>We are huge fans of Civi CRM, but in order to really understand the benefits of the platform we would like to work with a veteran. Basically, we need a consultant to point us in the right direction and keep us from making critical mistakes. </p>
  
  <p>Leave your contact information and we will contact your prior to the end of the week. Thanks!</p>
  
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Comments.Text: I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a request for professional services and not directly about the use or development of the software itself.
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Comments.Text: I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it does not have a single (arguably) right answer, which is the stack exchange paradigm.
Comments.UserDisplayName: Joe Murray
Tags: <evaluating-civicrm>
Title: Southern California Civi CRM Expert Wanted
ThreadText: # Southern California Civi CRM Expert Wanted
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2017-06-20)
  
  We are huge fans of Civi CRM, but in order to really understand the benefits of the platform we would like to work with a veteran. Basically, we need a consultant to point us in the right direction and keep us from making critical mistakes.
  
  Leave your contact information and we will contact your prior to the end of the week. Thanks!
  
  **Tags:** evaluating-civicrm
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it is a request for professional services and not directly about the use or development of the software itself.  
  > **username_2**: I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it does not have a single (arguably) right answer, which is the stack exchange paradigm.  
  
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  ## 1 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_3 on 2017-06-21. Score: 2
  
  Thanks for your interest in CiviCRM. This question is likely to be closed as it doesn't really fit into the [StackExchange format](https://civicrm.stackexchange.com/help/how-to-ask).
  
  Instead, I would suggest that you look at the list of partners and contributors on the CiviCRM website and contact them directly:
  
  [Find an expert](https://civicrm.org/partners-contributors)
  
  
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