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by Gary Zeiss, Esq. on August 17, 2008
In today's Baltimore Sun, Stephen Rosenstein details some of the benefits of outsourcing for small businesses. These benefits can help small businesses get ahead - and stay ahead - of their competition.
Mr. Rosenstein is careful to warn potential outsourcing customers to go into these relationships professionally, however, and to focus on key issues like accessibility to vendor management, details about the services that they will receive, and references to current and former clients.
One other thing that Mr. Rosenstein points out is that outsourcing is something that many small businesses do - even before they know what to call it. So it shouldn't be treated as an oddity - but a normal part of the company's business.
Mr. Rosenstein is careful to warn potential outsourcing customers to go into these relationships professionally, however, and to focus on key issues like accessibility to vendor management, details about the services that they will receive, and references to current and former clients.
One other thing that Mr. Rosenstein points out is that outsourcing is something that many small businesses do - even before they know what to call it. So it shouldn't be treated as an oddity - but a normal part of the company's business.
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Vote for Outsourcing for Small Businesses:
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Rating: 7.33 out of 3 vote(s) cast.
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Response from:
Ishani Mitra
(08/17/08 1:16pm)
Outsourcing really has manifold advantages and can be put to use by business of any and every size.
Response from:
Jeff Mills
(08/17/08 3:39pm)
The topic of outsourcing is a big deal right now, all over the world. Many people in my opinion, misunderstand it. For the small business owner or solopreneur, outsourcing and connecting to service vendors in other countries, outside one's own is a great money saving benefit.
Jeff Mills
Author, Outsource Compendium
http://www.outsourcecompendium.com
Jeff Mills
Author, Outsource Compendium
http://www.outsourcecompendium.com
Response from:
Nipa
(08/26/08 8:30pm)
Outsourcing for Small business is now upcoming trend. But not many businesses thoroughly understand the benefits of outsourcing.wise outsourcing provide : Control capital costs, Increase efficiency, Reduce labor costs, Start new projects quickly.
Response from:
Richie M
(08/27/08 6:42am)
Yes, outsourcing is a good economy move for the small business person. They need to focus on their primary business.
Response from:
Vinod
(08/28/08 5:57am)
Outsourcing is a good idea if properly managed. Else outsourcing cost will be more than inhouse cost.
Response from:
Titan407
(11/19/08 7:46am)
Outsourcing brings many great benefits when it is well assessed (make or buy decision) and well operationally managed. To be efficient it requires a dedicated personn in charge of its day-to-day management. It costs but it worths to have such personn in the organization.
Response from:
PAYweb Payroll
(04/14/09 6:02am)
Outsourcing definitely has the advantages of being able to tap into an expert or a group of experts in the field, but it does need to be weighed against the cost / dedication factor of inhouse vs. outsourced.
Certain functions make perfect sense to outsource, especially when the time and expertise required are not inherent in a small business.
Certain functions make perfect sense to outsource, especially when the time and expertise required are not inherent in a small business.
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