Consulting services are usually based on a fixed-price arrangement or on a fee-for-service business model. Another successful model is a fixed price model based on a defined and expected effort level. The rates are usually adjusted based on factors such as the level of resources involved and the length of the engagemen
Connexions services are usually based on a retainer and/or commission basis
Equity and royalty type arrangements are possible in either case
“Fabless Semiconductor Implementation”, authored by Dr. Rakesh Kumar was published in March 2008 by McGraw Hill Publications.