Blog Archive for the ‘Globalization’ Category
Layoffs in IT and Engineering
Sunday, July 19th, 2009
This year’s layoffs and unemployment rates have increased dramatically. As this Reuters article puts it, "The dot com bubble was a cake walk compared to this job market".
As the economy worsens, technology firms have been using outsourcing companies to supplant their thinning engineering and technology teams, at least until the Read More
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7 Tips for Managing Your Outsourcing Contracts More Efficiently
Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Before your IT project begins, there are many issues and plans that must be considered before you even choose the firm you will be working with. Many of these processes should be in place before the project starts and refined as the project progresses. Below are tips for small-to-medium sized Read More
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Guide to Outsourcing - Part II
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Part II. How to Evaluate Outsourcing Solutions Providers
You want quality, compatibility and to be valued as a customer by your outsourcing solutions provider. Below are the 10 Factors to consider in evaluating your potential outsourcing partner.
1. Customer References
Research their past clients. How long have these clients been Read More
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Guide to Outsourcing - Part I
Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Part I. Searching for the Right Outsourcing Solutions Provider
As mentioned in the last post, you can find reliable outsourcing providers in the following outsourcing platforms, directories, and social networks that connect small to mid-size businesses to outsourcing providers worldwide: elance.com, guru.com, RentACoder.com, outsourcingprofessional.org, alibaba.com, and LinkedIn.com. Many these services have Read More
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5 Ways Outsourcing Can Power-up Sales
Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Of course all business are interested in getting more customers and increasing profitability. This article explains some straightforward ways on how small to medium size businesses can focus on their area of expertise and hone in on their primary skill sets and at the same time find the resources needed Read More
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