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Here are my top tips on choosing the right specialist and how outsourcing can save your business money without compromising on quality:
Get quotes from different suppliers and from different locations: Get a good selection of quotes to choose from and remember cheaper quotes don’t always mean poorer service. Outsourcing overseas, or ‘off shoring’, to countries with lower cost economies can mean you get the same level of service, talent and quality for a much lower price.
Research suppliers before committing: Read reviews about the company and find out what previous customers thought about the service they received.
Plan the project: Make sure that you have a set time frame to get the job completed and arrange for payments to be weighted towards the back end of the project, this way you don’t risk paying for something until your completely satisfied.
What will work for you: Think about which functions you could outsource and how much it could save you. There are several outsourcing options from traditional IT services to design or translation and even sales and telemarketing.
It’s essential that start-ups and small businesses explore these outsourcing opportunities in order for them to prosper, especially in the current climate. It helps to cut costs but also, perhaps more importantly, can help businesses to gain a competitive edge by bringing in skilled and experienced professionals.
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Posted : 24/03/2011 9:37 am
Re: Points to be concerned when outsource business projects
Good tips.
Also, regarding translations make sure the translation agency you are hiring includes the proofreading service in the price. It is important that translators are native speakers of the target language.
Posted : 22/07/2011 10:43 pm
Re: Points to be concerned when outsource business projects
Outsourcing can be a very positive thing for a company, as it can leave you more time and manpower to focus on expanding your business in other areas. But like anything else be wise in your choice. Make sure it is absolutely necessary for you to outsource what you have in mind. Choose a company that has great tech support. This is one of the most important aspects when choosing a outsourcing company. You want to make sure they speak and understand your language, and you don't have to wait on hold every time for a few minutes only to be told they can't help your particular issue. This could happen quite often if their tech support is not that qualified. Do your research and when you finish do some more.
Posted : 25/07/2011 11:09 am
Re: Points to be concerned when outsource business projects
Thanks for the tips provided and i thank Gary for his ideas,suggestion and information provided.
Posted : 27/07/2011 11:08 am
Re: Points to be concerned when outsource business projects
Tips in outsourcing:
"Get quotes from different suppliers and from different locations
Research suppliers before committing
Plan the project
What will work for you"
Need I say more? Yes, but not about additional tips. Being extra cautious and keen in checking the reliability of an outsourcer, e.g. a telemarketing firm, lead generation service provider or appointment setting company, is important in contracting BPO partners. I think the above points are enough to keep you on the right track. Thanks!
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