| There are many who tout the advantages of | | | | When outsourcing a project it is important to |
| outsourcing as essentially a little known | | | | be very clear in outlining the project |
| secret to success. There are certainly a | | | | requirements. This is important so both the |
| number of distinct advantages to the process | | | | client and the independent contractor |
| of outsourcing. Some of the most notable | | | | understand all of the requirements of the |
| advantages include cost reductions, increased | | | | outsourced project. Preparing contract |
| possibility for profit and the existence of a | | | | documents stating the exact project details |
| larger workforce without maintaining a staff | | | | and compensation to be provided is a good |
| of salaried employees. | | | | idea as well. |
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| All of these incredible advantages may make | | | | Taking this extra precaution will ensure the |
| outsourcing seem as though it is an ideal | | | | client does not have to pay fees until the |
| resource in all situations but this is not | | | | contract specifications are met. A contract |
| true. There are certain precautions which | | | | can also be helpful if disputes arise and |
| should be taken when outsourcing a project. | | | | mediation is required to resolve the |
| It is important to be mindful of these | | | | conflicts. |
| precautions when outsourcing a project to | | | | |
| ensure the project runs smoothly. | | | | Additionally, it is wise to include |
| | | | information regarding the required |
| Verify Candidate Qualifications | | | | deliverables in the contract documents. This |
| | | | should include the exact end product which |
| When outsourcing a task or project to an | | | | should be submitted. |
| individual, care should be taken to screen | | | | |
| all applicants carefully before deciding to | | | | In this portion of the document the client |
| outsource the work. This is important because | | | | can specify information regarding whether |
| you want to be sure to outsource the work to | | | | they require the project submitted as a hard |
| a qualified individual. | | | | copy of the completed project, a soft copy of |
| | | | the completed project or both. |
| Awarding a project to an unqualified | | | | |
| individual can be a costly mistake if they | | | | Schedule Periodic Milestone Meetings |
| turn in sub par work at the conclusion of the | | | | |
| project. It can also be costly if it results | | | | Regularly scheduled progress status meetings |
| in unnecessary delays or setbacks as a result | | | | are very important when a project is |
| of the lack of qualifications. | | | | outsourced. These meetings should be |
| | | | scheduled often enough to ensure the project |
| One way to avoid being outsmarted by fancy | | | | does not fall too far behind schedule during |
| resumes hyping the accomplishments of an | | | | any one phase of the project. These meetings |
| individual is to verify all of the | | | | can be helpful to both the client and the |
| information on the resume before awarding the | | | | independent contractor. The client will |
| project. This may entail contacting previous | | | | benefit because they will remain in control |
| employers as well as references to determine | | | | of the project and can intervene if the |
| the capabilities and work ethic of the | | | | independent contractor is heading in the |
| individual. Taking the time to verify the | | | | wrong direction with the project. |
| information on the resume can help to ensure | | | | |
| the individual you outsource the work to is | | | | These meetings are also beneficial to the |
| truly qualified to complete the project. | | | | independent contractor because they can |
| | | | prevent him from being caught by surprise at |
| Outline Project Requirements Carefully | | | | the conclusion of the project if he |
| | | | misinterpreted the project requirements. |