The old saying “If you want it done right, then do the job yourself” is no longer relevant. Successful projects now include smaller outsourced elements that allow the project owner to complete a large task in a shorter time and with fewer resources.
Fear of delegation is the biggest obstacle to outsourcing success in most companies. With outsourcing available for almost every task, it can be difficult to decide which areas to focus on.
When should you outsource
Two main considerations are essential when deciding what to outsource.
Are you able to do this in-house?
Are you able to bring in the expertise from your team?
If you answered ‘no’ to either one or both of these questions, then it is likely that you could benefit by outsourcing the task you are considering. F
If you want to create an app for your company, you may have an internal tech team. However, if no one on that team has ever created a mobile app before, you will likely lack the skills required to do the job. You would be better off outsourcing the app development to a software agency that specializes in this area.
You can be sure that your app will be created by app developers who are experts in the field. Your tech team might even learn something that could help them do more App work in the future.
The third and less well-known consideration is cost. While the financial implications of outsourcing are less well known, they are still important to consider. Outsourcing can be either inexpensive or expensive depending on the task, who you outsource to and their experience. It also depends on the geographic location of the outsourced agency.
When it comes time to determine the cost of outsourcing or whether it is financially prudent to outsource a portion of your project, you need to remember your two main considerations, expertise and resource.
If you answered “no” to either one or both of these questions, and cost is your last consideration, then you should ask yourself how much it would be to be able answer both of those questions.
How much would it cost to train your current staff members to take on the project? How much would it cost you to hire a new employee with the required expertise? Also, consider the time cost and then reevaluate whether outsourcing is a better option for your project.