Outsourcing

TipsTips on finding contractors

Go to the many outsourcing sites on the web Odesk.com, Freelancer.com,

Guru.com

Outsourcing Sites

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Know the Outsourcing Market

Look at similar projects in the area of your

project to get ideas.Look at the cost of similar

projects.Look at how the project

descriptions are worded

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Take it One Task at a Time

You need to be comfortable with managing

outsourcing tasks first.Start with out-tasking rather

then outsourcing. Get smaller tasks done first and

build them up to the entire process.

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All in the Job Description

Make your project sound simple for the right

contractor. Include the words "easy" or

"simple" in the description of your project.

This will attract the right contractors with the right skills.

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Project Details

Describe your project in detail.Don’t be vague.Get to the point.Let the contractor know exactly

what you want done.

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Time Frame

Keep your time frame in mind. How long professionals can bid

for your project ?How long will it take you to

choose a contractor? In which time can your project

be completed?Add some grace time, just to

make sure.

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Contractors

Take action, don’t wait for them to find your project. Search and invite the providers you

like from that outsourcing site to bid on your project.

Invite contractors with the right skills to bid on your project.

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What to look for in a Contractor Make sure the professional

understands your requirements. Look at a providers skill, rating and

previous projects when deciding who is the best.

Don’t decide on a provider based on cost alone.

Make sure they will have daily reporting on how your project is progressing.

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Outsourcing can be great

Learn from each project you outsource to make the next one even better.

Take notes on the positives and negatives. Enjoy the benefits of outsourcing which gives

you the time to focus on your strength when it comes to running your internet business.

One disaster shouldn't put you off outsourcing.

Focus on the skills you have and outsource the skills you don't.

Use Skype to help communicate with your contractors