Comments on: Outsourcing 101

By: Jai

Jai — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:51:05 +0000

This post helps us to automate our business with simple steps!!

By: Ursa

Ursa — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:59:21 +0000

Terrific article, Alex! I outsource almost every aspect of my business, but now it’s time to hire a regular VA/s. Thanks for the great list.

By: jacob

jacob — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:53:57 +0000

hello
here is the very hot topic where you will not get this sort of problem to get your work done,hello friend i am jacob , i have come across a site which is a good combination job site

and freelancing , here in a second you can hire employee toget your work done , there

services are very good , i tell you in brief .
http://www.marketraise.com/employeebasis.php
http://www.marketraise.com/contact.php
https://www.marketraise.com/projectbase.php
is an American based company that employs a large number of High Skilled IT staff

that are ready to work for you. We offer a wide range of hourly rates which allow you

to pick a pricing structure within your budget range. We provide the user with a project

chart that allows you to track your employee and or project daily with a breakdown of

hourly and daily work that has been completed. Click below to find out which package

best fits your needs and requirements.
Why choose MarketRaise compared to ordinary job sites and freelance / bidding sites?
Choose a pricing structure that best fits your budget
Have total control over your employee(s)

By: Eugene

Eugene — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 23:36:14 +0000

looking forward for more information about this. thanks for sharing. Eugene

By: Terry Bierwirth

Terry Bierwirth — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:13:43 +0000

I found this information to be very intesting for me. This is my first blog–I’m so proud.

I am interested in being on the other side of the fence. I am seeking employment as a virtual employee in the areas of sales and marketing. I have expertise in franchise sales and traditonal mass media sales. I am also researching the fascinating world of social media eventually offering my expertise in this form of marketing as well.

How do I market my talents? The first place I will go is eLance, thanks to you.

By: Jason Sieckmann

Jason Sieckmann — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:35:50 +0000

I’m just not to this point yet; though I would like to be. We are always buried under new advertiser forms, places to socially network, and new PDFs to read. I’ll keep this in mind for when we are finally ready. :^)-

By: Beth from Avenue Z

Beth from Avenue Z — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:47:06 +0000

As a sole proprietor, I frequently contemplate outsourcing. I know it would help in the long run, but sometimes giving up the immediate cash hurts too much. I’ve hired a couple of people for a couple of short-term jobs, but I think I could really kick things off if I hired a virtual assistant.

Thanks so much for the tips.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:40:03 +0000

I really enjoyed 4 Hour Work Week and this is neat and tidy for those who haven’t read the book. I haven’t had the need to outsource yet because my business is still growing but only working 4 hours a week has been insurance for my sanity and my life. Good writers are hard to come by and I use reputable outsourcers that I trust to send me quality writers. And, if it leads to some bad work, I just have them send me a new writer. No muss no fuss.

Jerry
http://www.leads4insurance.com

By: Toren

Toren — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:26:53 +0000

Excellent tips Alex, in particular the VA steps. From my experience the key for all outsourcing is to provide as much detail as possible. What seems obvious to you is not necessarily so to someone else, particularly if they are from a different country.

By: Alexander

Alexander — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:27:07 +0000

That same thing happened to me! I was able to communicate everything to him via email and instant messenger anyway, and all in all I was very happy with how it turned out.

When I write CraigsList ads I try to say that I will delete emails that do not include certain things. Some folks will just send a resume, sometimes I get some audacious folks saying that I would have to pay at least double “to get them”, etc. It is easier to hit delete than to wonder why they all emailed me back but couldn’t follow directions.

The thing about CraigsList, though, is that lots of people use it. So there is a great pool of talent available. And it is easy to find folks that might never advertise on eLance etc.

What I have found is that for every 5 people you hire from CraigsList, maybe 1 of them will work out in the long term (6+ months) and the others will just sort of “fade away”. (For one reason or another. I just never hear from them again.) So I prefer to hire several writers to write a few articles each versus hiring one to write lots of articles.

By: CVOS SEO

CVOS SEO — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:56:12 +0000

Hiring from craigslist is always an adventure. One position I advertised clearly stated the applicant must be local. I got several out of state replies, decided to give one a chance and am still working with that person today.

By: Alexander

Alexander — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:30:02 +0000

Thanks guys! I’m glad you found it to be helpful!

By: Scott Hendison

Scott Hendison — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:52:18 +0000

Very well summarized Alex, and this will be a great help to many readers, I’m sure! I couldn’t (and probably wouldn’t) have said it better myself –

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:48:44 +0000

This is like a great condensed version of parts of the 4 Hour work Week

Excellent, excellent resource man!

-Justin