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6 Benefits of Outsourcing and Freelancing In Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

A solution I often recommend, as least in early growth, is the use of outsourcing for critical tasks. He outlines well the following benefits of outsourcing and freelancing, and I agree: Serving your business well is a competitive priority. Direct customer-facing non-technical roles should be the last ones outsourced.

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6 Realities To Evaluate Your Outsourcing Alternatives

Startup Professionals Musings

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. Factor in all the cost elements.

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Ziptask Takes On Project Outsourcing

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Can you outsource your outsourcing? Anaheim-based Ziptask said today that it has launched a new, online platform which helps offload the management of freelancers and outsourcing, helping businesses via an online, dedicated virtual project manager. ziptask project outsourcing freelancer freelance' READ MORE>>.

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Technical Advisors: Every Startup Needs One

TechEmpower

Just like attorneys, technical advisors can help navigate waters that many find murky. This is especially important with outsourced development teams. Get an advisor to help supplement where there are gaps. Why do this without the right technical advisor? Would you create contracts without an attorney?

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TCVN Discussion: Should You Use a Finder to Help You Raise Capital?

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Thursday, July 26, 2018 -- Should You Use a Finder to Help You Raise Capital? If only you can "outsource" this function to a trusted and well-connected advisor. Come join us as we discuss the pros and cons of hiring consultants, finders and broker-dealers to help you raise capital. Tech Coast Venture Network. See [link] (more)

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6 Due Diligence Concerns Before Outside Contracting

Startup Professionals Musings

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. Factor in all the cost elements.

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6 Ways To Prevent Disastrous Outsourcing Decisions

Startup Professionals Musings

If you have a software development background like mine, I’m sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. Factor in all the cost elements.