Tag Archive for '30 Second Thursdays'

Feb142008

30 Second Thursdays - Volume 6 - Look at Your Own Backyard for Providers - You May Be Surprised

There is a world full of great outsourcing service providers to help you take your business to the next level. That world includes freelancers right here in the USA. When most people think of outsourcing, they think of rooms full of brand new graduates from colleges in India or a machine shop in China.

The truth is that there is a TON of outsourcing activity going on with freelance service providers in your own backyard as well. There can be advantages to working with someone domestic, particularly on creative projects (graphic, movie, industrial design).

As long as you focus on finding the BEST provider for your needs, you will be clear on your way to more vacations (or mini-retirements) in no time.

Here is this week’s 30 Second Thursday spot to help me illustrate this point a little bit better:

Feb72008

30 Second Thursdays - Volume 5 - Don’t Always Focus on Cost

Outsourcing your non-core functions, tasks and processes will take your business to new heights. However, far too many people are focused on price alone when choosing a provider. I think this stems from unrealistic (read: unsustainable) price quotes from hungry providers and an overall lack of knowledge of what you REALLY need in an outsourcing partner.

When choosing an outsourcing service provider, take this week’s 30 Second Thursday message into consideration.

Jan102008

30 Second Thursdays - Clear, Concise Info in Small Bites