Comments on: Outsourcing: The Art Of Knowing What You’re Shit At http://finchsells.com/2009/10/03/outsourcing-the-art-of-knowing-what-youre-shit-at/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: rawbones http://finchsells.com/2009/10/03/outsourcing-the-art-of-knowing-what-youre-shit-at/comment-page-1/#comment-11299 rawbones Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:40:58 +0000 http://finchsells.com/?p=298#comment-11299 Outsourcing is an interesting topic because everyone does it a little differently. Just like running any business, no 2 entreprenuers <--(I know mispelled fuck it) ever skin the cat the same. btw this blog layout and setup is bad ass! good day Outsourcing is an interesting topic because everyone does it a little differently. Just like running any business, no 2 entreprenuers <–(I know mispelled fuck it) ever skin the cat the same.

btw this blog layout and setup is bad ass!

good day

]]> By: Rohan V http://finchsells.com/2009/10/03/outsourcing-the-art-of-knowing-what-youre-shit-at/comment-page-1/#comment-11147 Rohan V Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:33:26 +0000 http://finchsells.com/?p=298#comment-11147 Couldn't agree more. As a one man band myself, outsourcing is a kick ass tool. Not to get all 'Tim Ferriss' about it, but honestly speaking, I hate distractions, and do everything possible, when working with outsourcing partners to let them know the ground rules from the get go (in terms of acceptable times to contact me, decision making parameters etc...) and so far it's worked like a charm. I power through each day, staying on track and getting all my sh*t done. It just ain't gonna happen any other way. Also, a few tricks I've learnt that can save money are: 1. Demand a 'Trial' or 'Evaulation' period with outsourcers (most will go for this as they're eager to get the gig). This way you can assess whether their skill-set and your expecations are aligned. 2. Budget & job permitting, hire multiple people/companies concurrently, and then play them off one another to discover the best, Darwin's theory applied to outsourcing if you will. This has worked great for article writing jobs I've needed, as an example. 3. Praise. It's a cultural thing I suppose. Most of the companies and individuals I've worked with have been based in India, and even though it has a goliath of a service industry, I've found that when warranted, if I take a few minutes to give a proverbial pat on the back it has worked wonders, especially when it comes time to call upon their services again, they never have trouble rememering me, and I get to jump the queue or receive preferential treatment. Think of it as slipping a $10 to the valet or doorman.... Couldn’t agree more. As a one man band myself, outsourcing is a kick ass tool. Not to get all ‘Tim Ferriss’ about it, but honestly speaking, I hate distractions, and do everything possible, when working with outsourcing partners to let them know the ground rules from the get go (in terms of acceptable times to contact me, decision making parameters etc…) and so far it’s worked like a charm. I power through each day, staying on track and getting all my sh*t done. It just ain’t gonna happen any other way. Also, a few tricks I’ve learnt that can save money are:

1. Demand a ‘Trial’ or ‘Evaulation’ period with outsourcers (most will go for this as they’re eager to get the gig). This way you can assess whether their skill-set and your expecations are aligned.
2. Budget & job permitting, hire multiple people/companies concurrently, and then play them off one another to discover the best, Darwin’s theory applied to outsourcing if you will. This has worked great for article writing jobs I’ve needed, as an example.
3. Praise. It’s a cultural thing I suppose. Most of the companies and individuals I’ve worked with have been based in India, and even though it has a goliath of a service industry, I’ve found that when warranted, if I take a few minutes to give a proverbial pat on the back it has worked wonders, especially when it comes time to call upon their services again, they never have trouble rememering me, and I get to jump the queue or receive preferential treatment. Think of it as slipping a $10 to the valet or doorman….

]]> By: Matt L http://finchsells.com/2009/10/03/outsourcing-the-art-of-knowing-what-youre-shit-at/comment-page-1/#comment-11097 Matt L Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:56:18 +0000 http://finchsells.com/?p=298#comment-11097 Man, I need to be more ruthless about getting rid of bad outsourcers from my past. Even if it's just a few emails responded to or even read & ignored, emails suck the frickin life out of my workday. Man, I need to be more ruthless about getting rid of bad outsourcers from my past. Even if it’s just a few emails responded to or even read & ignored, emails suck the frickin life out of my workday.

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