Outsourcing consultation

Outsourcing has become so widely spread so there is hardly anything you cannot outsource. However, it is important to keep at least a small in-house team who could keep your It systems and services alive when the cooperation with the outsourcing partner ends.

Offshoring is usually less expensive but requires much more management and the coding quality is lower on average. Nearshoring is more productive and has less communication problems. For simpler tasks, offshoring is ok but if you are inventing something business critical then nearshoring is the way to go.

Choose a location that is in close timezone, has good universities, has enough workforce for your ambitions and has a legislation system that enables you to run a hassle free cooperation.

1. Define the scope of work

2. Consider the expertise level an important criterion in the hiring process

3. Consider the outsourcing partner's market reputation

4. Communicate clearly about budget and financial constraints

5. Protect your data and intellectual property

6. Consider using Agile methodologies in your development process

7. Choose a flexible outsourcing partner

Read Netcorp blog, talk to 4-5 people who have done outsourcing in a different way, get a free consultation from us and you should be prepared to avoid the most expensive mistakes in outsourcing software development.

The key is to treat them as the where your own employees. It really does not matter what contract are they holding, people are people and if you treat them as one of your own, the attitude and loyalty will follow.

Communication is the key. Set up communication structures which allow you to have close contact with each other and sync often. Physical meetings after a few months are also a great way to improve relations and productivity.