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How to Outsource - Planning Projects Before You Post Them On Freelance Job |
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| Date Added: July 12, 2010 11:44:43 AM | |
| Author: Steven Brough | |
| Category: Business | |
Over the years outsourcing has become a common source of earning money and getting work done on the Internet. from all walks of life contribute to this widely accessed industry by posting projects they need carried out as buyers, or by posting their profiles as freelancers. As this trend is becoming common-place to many people, a frequent question is commonly asked, "How to outsource projects in order to get efficient, economical and effective solutions?" Time after time project planning experts say, "The success of a project depends on the effort, skill and care you use in its initial planning". So it is important to take distinct measures while planning projects before you finally put them on freelance job boards, this is essential if you want to get real value for money. Once you get a grasp on these facts, you will be better qualified to design and post your job, however this could take a lot of practice to perfect. Practicing these techniques over and over again will develop your project planning techniques and in time you will truly discover the secrets of outsourcing. Rendering The Best Specification: When you come across a task at home, that you think you could outsource online, you should instantly note it down. Later on when you make the decision it is something you want to pursue, you should create a well defined and detailed description of what you need from the freelancer. Write it down on a piece of paper or simply use Notepad on your computer. Once you have got a brief outline, you should start to create a detailed specification for your provider so that your job can be done effectively and efficiently. Remember, an effective specification is the most fundamental step towards efficient project planning before outsourcing a project. Be sure to keep in mind the following while composing your specifications: • The project heading should clearly establish who the job is for e.g. Accomplished Writer for GUI Documents Project and .Net coder for GPS based iPhone GUI. • The specification must be short and explained in clean and easy language, you should make it easy to read so that providers wont hesitate reading it. Usually a short but vivid specification based on three or four paragraphs is recommended. • It should have a defined due date. Clearly express the skills required, and call for some sample projects. • You should give a budget so freelancers that see your project can decide whether it pays enoughfor them to persue or not. Here are a few of the sharpest tips you should have in mind while finding out 'how to outsource'. Cost and issues about payments: You can get anything for a high fee! But getting true value for the money you spend is often difficult and requires a lot of thought and planning. If your project will take several weeks or months and you want to continuously monitor your service provider, it could be better that you go for hourly payments for your project. If you have a short term project and supervising your provider is not critical then a fixed fee is recommended. However remember, good providers prefer hourly jobs. Always sort price issues before you delegate the job, attempt to assess your providers experience before you decide to pay the amount requested. If he or she is absent any necessary skills, try to convince them to a lower price. Essential Secrets! Here are important outsourcing secrets which you should have in mind while planning your projects and learning to outsource: • Always ask to see past work. • Reassure your provider that you may have more work if the job is completed professionally. This will make sure that the assignment gets done to the highest possible standard. • Make it a habit to put a due date four days before you want the job to be completed, this will give you an opportunity to ask for any amendments. This will also cover you in case the provider is late! • Always set your budget a little lower than that you wish to pay. • If freelancers have bid a large amount, ask them if they would lower their price; you never know when they may agree! It is the authors intention that if you take anything away from this article, that it is the fact that project planning goes hand in hand with any outsourcing project, no matter what the size or budget. |
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