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the shelter buyer's kit

for the team comparing shelter providers in mexico. in excel, ready to send, free.

what's inside

Weighted scorecard: Nine criteria with editable weights. Score up to four providers and the sheet totals each out of 100 and flags any provider below the compliance floor.
36 RFP questions: Grouped into nine areas, with a column for each provider's answer and one to log the document received.
Quote comparison: Twelve lines that put every quote on one basis: all-in cost per employee, markups, exchange rate, annual adjustment, deposits and exit.
Reference-call script: Eight questions for current and former clients of each finalist.
Red flags: Eight answers that end the conversation, with a yes/no column per provider.

The reasoning behind every criterion and question is in the guide: How to choose a shelter company in Mexico.

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