The "Butler" Outsourcing

First there were virtual assistants and now there are butlers which are being outsourced.
As you would notice in outsourcing, first there were only non-core business tasks which are outsourced like call centers and now, tasks that are outsourced are becoming more and more intricate because of the demands of customer and the knowledge that someone is wiling to that job.
Steve Lohr also mentioned this development in outsourcing, calling it the "second wave". Here is what they have to say in the butler-type outsourcing:
"The second wave, according to some entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and offshoring veterans, will be the globalization of consumer services. People like Yamaki and Tham, they predict, are the early customers in a market that will one day include millions of households in the United States and other nations. They foresee a host of potential services beyond tutoring and personal assistance: like health and nutrition coaching; personal tax and legal advice; help with hobbies and cooking; learning new languages and skills; and more. Such services, they say, will be offered for affordable monthly fees or piecework rates."
Are you ready for that kind of outsourcing?
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Hmm, nice post about butler’s I guess. What I found interesting was the lack of a list of services that offer such outsourcing. That said, I’d like to recommend one.
After having tried to use GetFriday and AskSunday and finding that I was getting frustrated at the service provided and how long it would take to instruct the VA as to what it was I actually wanted, I thought I had given up on outsourcing my life. Then comes Zirga.com, a freakin Godsend! They are a knowledgeable US based (so speak good understandable English) company that has made my life so much easier!
They are however more expensive, but well worth the extra cash, I believe that with all my heart…anyways, give them a try tell me what you think
Comment by brent on December 18, 2007 12:57 pm
working in an outsourcing company myself here in the eastern part of the globe. Truly, offshore outsourcing has truly helped so much of the youth here who hardly can find a decent job that would pay them more than the minimum wage salary that’s unbearably considerate to most local employers we have here. Some of these youth who are computer whiz yet undergraduates can benefit to the transformation of this global concept thus can even give a better room of improvement if they in case seek of a different career path.
As a virtual assistant now. I am proud and thankful to have this job compared to past jobs I had who plainly sticks to you as a sort of status due to being able to be in part with big business conglomerates that has poor wage offers and benefits.
Comment by jefferson faudan on April 15, 2008 11:35 am
I think outsourcing service can many kind such as driver, office boy, secretary etc. so in next year maybe the goverment staff will be outsource
Comment by outsourcing on April 22, 2008 4:42 am
Wow, this is new. I’ve heard of virtual assistants, but butlers? What’s next then?
Outsourcing had been rampant these days that possibly any job could be outsourced. I think people are ready for this because it is in demand.
Comment by outsourcing expert on April 24, 2008 2:44 am
Wow! another new services to be outsourced. Yeah I think it would be soon enough government staff might be outsourced too =)
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Comment by Webmaster on April 29, 2008 4:52 pm
I think this butler outsourcing will have a good acceptance to the masses especially to those eyeing for this kind of service. Outsourcing has now slowly getting into almost any kind of services and it would not be long before it become everywhere to see.
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Comment by outsourcing webmaster on April 29, 2008 5:09 pm
Wow! outsourcing are really “IN” not only in the business industry but also in Human Resources.
Comment by http://www.outsourceit2philippines.com/ on April 30, 2008 1:04 pm
Outsourcing is the in thing but not all jobs can be outsource like street sweeper.The best thing that happens is that it helps people finding a job to do.
Comment by jay on April 30, 2008 3:38 pm
Love the blog, keep up the good work. When I think of outsourcing, “Butler” is not one that springs to mind.
Comment by Niall on May 6, 2008 7:04 am
Butler is a new service being outsourced . Let’s see if it last longer
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Comment by outsourcing webmaster on May 7, 2008 10:22 am
Yes, Butler is the latest development in offshore outsourcing. he first wave of slicing up services work and sending it abroad has been all about business. Computer programming, call centers, product design and back-office operations like accounting and billing have all migrated abroad to some degree, and mainly to India.
Comment by Customer Care Rep on May 8, 2008 7:21 am
Outsourcing levels the playing field. Those who could not afford an expensive assistant or a butler here in the U.S. can now get a professional, highly educated, charming, dedicated virtual assistant, or a butler for that matter, somewhere in the Philippines through MyEmployee Solutions http://www.myemployee.net
Comment by MyEmployee on July 2, 2008 12:29 am
Outsourcing levels the playing field. People who could not afford an expensive assistant or a butler here in the U.S can now find a professional, highly educated, dedicated and charming virtual assistant, or a virtual butler for that matter, somewhere in the Philippines through MyEmployee Solutions http://www.MyEmployee.net
Comment by MyEmployee on July 2, 2008 12:34 am
Outsourcing any service helps companies save money. Having an outsourced service depends on the service quality of the provider.
An outsourced butler is no exception. The quality of service should be maintained regardless on the type of service that is being offered.
Comment by Roderick – SEO Expert Services on June 10, 2010 1:33 am
Outsourcing – being the object of interest of most companies to further propagate their business these days, businessmen mainly target call centers as their marketer or vendor of their product or service. Their main advantage is in saving time, labor and money as they benefit from cheaper labor rates in different states and countries.
Comment by John Smith on June 20, 2010 4:42 pm