Outsourcing Overseas (Book Excerpts)

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Curious about outsourcing overseas? Our book, “Outsourcing Through RentACoder” explains it all. Below are a few selected snippets that describe its importance and why you, as an outsourcer, should care. For details, head on over to this page and order the book.

Outsourcing Through RentACoder (now, vWorker) is a 418 page step-by-step user guide for entrepreneurs who want to reduce their workload and increase productivity at the same time.

Excerpts:

• A Zogby International poll conducted in August 2004 found that 71% of American voters believed “outsourcing jobs overseas” hurt the economy while another 62% believed the U.S. government should impose some legislative action against companies that transfer domestic jobs overseas, possibly in the form of increased taxes on companies that outsource. (page 43)
• One of the main reasons for outsourcing is to reduce costs, but it’s not always necessary to send work overseas in order to save money. Savings are the result of reducing labor costs regardless of where they originated from. (page 62)
• Outsourcing no longer refers to overseas sweatshops where employees work long hours for meager pay. Outsourcing today, also occurs onshore and often at prices which are more than generous. (page 73)
• Keep that in mind if you’re thinking about offshoring! You can cover losses more quickly in your own country than overseas. (page 95)
• The severity of its impact might depend on how deeply a company is involved with its surrounding community. When word gets out that a company outsources its labor overseas — community workers, families, customers, and surrounding businesses could revolt and negatively impact a company’s profits. (page 107)
• Although we strongly recommend that you work with coders in your own country, you must accept the fact that the most qualified coder may be overseas. Don’t let patriotism trump quality. (page 231)
• This section describes your options and then it walks you through the devilish step of selecting a winner. Because RentACoder (now, vWorker) is a global outsourcing resource, it starts with the international appeal – introducing both pros and cons of outsourcing overseas. (page 257)
• As appealing as it sounds, outsourcing overseas isn’t a flawless deal. There are some significant risks involved and you should be aware of them before committing to such a dramatic move. (page 260)
• At best, international copyright laws protect an overseas outsourced project — but that protection might not be sufficient and it might not be enforced the way it is in the U.S. So do your homework and refrain from outsourcing in a country that could exploit your project. (page 375) 

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Outsourcing Through RentACoder (now, vWorker) is a 418 page, 7.44″ x 9.68″ paperback book, fully illustrated and filled with everything you could possibly need to successfully outsource your tasks the first time.

Inside, you’ll find a slew of outsourcing know-how, over a dozen online checklists, worksheets, and more. It also introduces an outsourcing roadmap exclusive to the RentACoder (now, vWorker) website. Order it here.