Outsourcing Records (Book Excerpts)

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Curious about outsourcing records? 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:

• That’s a phenomenally great track record compared to what we’ve experienced with other websites. RentACoder (now, vWorker) hardly ever experiences “down time.” (page 100)
• “The Boss” will undoubtedly appreciate seeing RentACoder’s BBB record (available online at http://tinyurl.com/pmxsvp) and Square Trade verification (available at http://tinyurl.com/p58scl). (page 117)
• The most important thing about team collaboration is that its communication must be regularly updated, available, and recorded for troubleshooting or legal purposes regardless of the platform. (page 133)
• Example types of sensitive material includes blueprints, conversations, customer information, employee records, non-copyrighted material, patent plans, formulas, the payroll database, and works under construction. (page 160)
• It isn’t necessary to receive these types of emails since you have to log in to respond to them anyway. However, having them sent to your mailbox is a pretty convenient way to (1) learn of new communications and (2) compile your own personal database of outsourcing records. (page 175)
• If you want to outsource work to known, highly skilled coders with a proven track record, tick the Private or One-on-One/Enhancement Auction option. (page 189)
• That means that while you might have found a coder with a terrific resume, a great work record, and fantastic samples, you might increase your project’s likelihood of success by hiring one of these gems — an Expert Rating certified coder. (page 245)
• Like I said, some of our stories are humorous, but this ain’t one of them! Every time we’re brought into arbitration – guilty or not – it goes onto our record and that’s something we always try to avoid. (page 304)
• If there were ever a need for archiving outsourcing records, finances would be it! Thank goodness RentACoder (now, vWorker) makes it all available here. (page 310)
• You have to remember the whole purpose of communicating on-site is to create a legally binding record of documented conversations. (page 323)
• An excused absence requires 2 – 3 days advanced notice and proof that an absence was unavoidable. Acceptable proof includes things like transportation stubs, medical records, etc… (page 344)
• The following section describes some common mistakes we see played over and over like a broken record. Not only are they aggravating, they’re unnecessary as well. (page 364) 

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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.