What is Outsourcing?

Business Outsourcing
These days, this term has become more and more popular especially when we talk about online marketing. In this fast paced world, when there are more things to do with our business than time to manage it, outsourcing it really isn't bad idea after all.

Therefore, what is outsourcing?

Outsourcing is getting a pool of people with different skill-sets which work on non-core tasks of your business. This leaves you free to do tasks which you really made that business for; That way you can focus your time and effort on the very aspect of your business.

It is an added bonus for a businessman. It can save on costs. People with the expertise and capability are available at a competitive price. Ultimately it benefits your company.

Where can these outsourcing companies be found?

On the web, there are a lot of outsourcing companies found. They offer a wide variety of services ranging from customer support, transcription, legal services, bookkeeping, content writing to web design and web development.

With scores more making the selection almost a daunting task, it pays to research ahead before making your pick. List out the tasks you want to delegate to them. After that tell outsource agents on how you want them to do it. Checking the background, the services being offered and payment terms would help make sure that you get the full services what you paid for.

source: bpo-outsourcing on HubPages

 

Who the hell didnt know this? Wasted post and wrong section.

 

subtle plz dont react like that
this post id useful to those who have no knwoledge about outsourcing.
if you have knwoledge about outsourcing a business, plz share it here instead of this reaction, that would be better

 

denxioz thanks for sharing information by this post.

I would like to add to it.

Informatioin technology has played a great role in outsourcing. In fact it made the outsourcing possible, for instance, instant contacts through internet, 24 hours online banking, offshore account holding and also to advertise a business in across the world.

I thinks future of outsourcing is bright. Businessmen tend toward it and like to invest for outsourcing.

 

umm whats the point of the post?

 

I heard that outsourcing refers to a company that contracts with another company to provide services that might otherwise be performed by in-house employees. It allows companies to focus on other business issues while having the details taken care of by outside experts.Most of the outsourcing firms are based in the USA.

 

Outsourcing is now a widely known compelling business strategy. It provides staff/employee to work on your different projects. Most of the successful companies are located in Manila, Philippines.

 

Yup its true. I think the key to success is to outsource. Your job as the business owner should be the project manager and making sure your ideas are solid. If you have a good idea and a decent cash flowing business then you should outsource that project to people who specialize in the skills required to finish that project.

You don't want to be the jack of all trades, it takes up too much time. Instead, focus on building your business and making money. Let the specialists work on your next projects. They get paid a fixed wage and you get to keep all the nice profit from their labor, how great is that?

Oh yea an don't bother with these people offering outsourcing services, most are a waste and they nickel and dime you. Theres tons of individuals out there looking to make an extra buck on the side. These people with outsourcing services are middle man which means they find the workers pay them x amount then add x amount for themselves and bill you the full amount. Why not just hire the person directly and cut out the middle man? Especially if you are a small business who only needs a couple of workers.

I've hired several programmers for my site for 1$/hr. All of them were computer science majors in college in india. They wanted the experience and I wanted their skills. It worked great for them because they could work on my projects while at school, home or anywhere. I contacted them using skype video phone and using email. I told them what I wanted and they build it for me. I simply write my ideas down on paper, exactly what I want and poof they work on building it. Gotta love that.