Like with most professional services businesses, software consulting companies have an age profile that affects their point of view as well as company culture and service delivery style. It's important that you find a company that feels right to you and one that can meet your needs technically as well as stylistically. It is most important to realize that more experienced consultants are not necessarily older. That is, many younger consultants have a greater body of relevant experience, as technology experience can become quickly outdated.

The age of the firm does play a factor in the risk of working with a firm. Typically, firms less than 2 years old pose the greatest risk, while firms less than 5 years old pose a smaller risk. Beyond 5 years of age, a software consulting firm poses relatively little risk with respect to age-related issues.