Start ups usually find it difficult to manage their businesses in a single handed way. However, outsourcing may turn things around for them provided they outsource the right project to the right outsourcing partner. These 8 outsourcing tips can come in handy for them.

1. Outsourcing Tips for Start Ups

2. Conduct a proper
research
Conducting a proper research on the tasks being outsourced can:
Help you identify the objectives of outsourcing
Serve as a guide to find the right vendor
Help you to get the benefits of labor arbitrage

3. Choose the right outsourcing
partner
 Hiring a freelancer can be a good choice for a temporary low end project
 For a long-running high-end project, hiring dedicated virtual employees
who can work as your own employees is the best bet
 Project outsourcing companies are usually not affordable for start ups

4. How competent is the
service provider?
 Don't be swayed only by cost benefit
 Credentials of the vendor (any certifications, awards,
affiliations, etc)
 The location of the vendor – are they in a politically and
economically stable destination?

5. Choose a collaborative
vendor
 Always go for a vendor who can assist you at very step of the
outsourcing process – be it hiring, providing office space,
software and hardware
 This enables you to have your own office at an offshore
location without investing on infrastructure

6. Do a pilot project
Doing a pilot project gives an insight into the
capabilities of a vendor in terms of ability,
delivery time and infrastructure

7. Check for business continuity
plan
Your vendor should have a business continuity plan (BCP). It
safeguards your outsourced business process from:
Earthquake
Flood
Political turmoil

8. Verify Client Testimonials
Client testimonials give a fairly accurate index of a
vendor's ability. Use them in the selection of a vendor
by verifying these testimonials.

9. Does the vendor have effective
communication devices?
Always choose a vendor who gives you access to
the latest communication devices:
Video-conferencing
Skype
PC sharing
Online collaboration software
Such devices help you to manage and control your
outsourced process in your own way.

10. Thank You
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