The rapid pace of technological development is exerting profound changes in the way companies conduct some of their business activities. In recent years, many companies have sought to realize the economic benefits of technology by outsourcing some or all aspects of their IT-related services functions to third-party service providers, shedding non-core services and reducing … [Read more...]
8 Steps to Outsource 70% or More of Your Content Marketing
Content marketing done well is a full-time job. Yet busy business owners think they should be able to do all their content marketing – along with all their other jobs too. Why is this? In most cases, it’s because there is a lack of knowledge about what content marketing requires. For example, "content marketing" itself is an umbrella term. It includes several different … [Read more...]
How Outsourcing Helps Entrepreneurs Build Businesses
Sponsored by FreelanceMyWay: One of the fundamental changes caused by the growth of the internet is the way we work. These days, almost everything can be done online from the comfort of a living room, and more and more people are taking advantage of this accessibility to start their own businesses. When we think about entrepreneurs, we often think about the Mark … [Read more...]
A Deeper Understanding about Successful Outsourcing
Sponsored by Ria Financial Services: Global outsourcing can work for your business if you need technical talent for your projects -- talent that is not available locally. In other words, it’s an effective way to close a talent gap in your particular industry. Fortunately, the mechanics of outsourcing have been worked out fairly well already. You can find someone through a … [Read more...]
What and How to Outsource – Infographic
Contrary to popular belief, women cannot do it all. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. It's far better to outsource tasks that don't require your expertise to other people. If you're not in a position to hire employees to provide the assistance you need, then outsourcing tasks to freelancers or vendors is an excellent, strategic decision. In a new infographic … [Read more...]
Easy Tasks to Outsource and Why You Should Do It [Infographic]
Is your day less productive than it should be because you spend too much time reading your email messages, answering unimportant phone calls, and chasing people down to schedule meetings? How about that lengthy time spent booking a flight, hotel, and rental car for your next business trip? Don't you wish you could get that time back and use it to finish a task or project that … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Time: 5 Business Organization Tactics that Work
It’s that time of year again…rainy days giving way to sunny skies, winter boots traded for open-toed sandals, maybe even glimmers of daylight still visible when you leave the office. The tradition of “Spring Cleaning” no doubt came from a desire to start fresh after being cooped up inside all winter. March 21st is the first day of Spring, the season of new beginnings. Why … [Read more...]