{"id":2791,"date":"2023-04-12T10:06:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T10:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/?p=2791"},"modified":"2023-06-27T06:41:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T06:41:48","slug":"outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Outsourcing 101: what it is and why it&#8217;s important"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/#What_is_outsourcing\" >What is outsourcing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/#Outsourcing_and_offshore\" >Outsourcing and offshore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/#Outsourcing_and_insourcing\" >Outsourcing and insourcing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/#The_benefit_of_working_with_freelancers_and_contractors\" >The benefit of working with freelancers and contractors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/#Hiring_freelancers_or_employees\" >Hiring freelancers or employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important\/#How_to_hire_freelancers_and_contractors\" >How to hire freelancers and contractors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>Outsourcing is a growing trend. Around <a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/outsourcing-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">37% of small businesses<\/a> outsource at least one business process. <a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/outsourcing-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>92%\u00a0of G2000<\/strong><\/a> companies use IT outsourcing. Outsourcing has become an increasingly popular practice in today&#8217;s business world. There are a lot of benefits for the business from outsourcing, such as <strong>cost-effectiveness<\/strong>, <strong>increased productivity, saving office space,<\/strong> and access to specialized expertise. In this blog, we&#8217;ll explore the world of outsourcing, discuss outsourcing relationships, and explain terms. Whether you&#8217;re considering working with outside talents for the first time or looking to optimize your current business strategy, this blog will provide valuable insights and advice.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_outsourcing\"><\/span>What is outsourcing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Outsourcing<\/strong> is an agreement in which one company hires another party, such as freelancers, to be responsible for a planned or existing activity that otherwise is or could be carried out internally, i.e,\u00a0an <strong>in-house\u00a0<\/strong>team.\u00a0Many companies hire different freelancers to complete some project or task. This way, their team can focus on the <strong>essential tasks<\/strong>. Also, <span style=\"color: inherit;\" data-color=\"rgb(247, 247, 248)\">this can be particularly beneficial for <strong>highly specialized tasks<\/strong> or projects requiring <strong>specific skills<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The number of freelancers has grown every year since 2017. In 2023 there are over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/freelance-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">70 million<\/a> freelancers in the USA. Freelancers and contractors are usually <strong>self-employed<\/strong> and <span style=\"color: inherit;\" data-color=\"rgb(247, 247, 248)\">provide their services on a contract or project basis. T<\/span>hey are responsible for their business expenses, paying their taxes, health insurance, pension, and other personal contributions. Moreover, they usually have the equipment or personal computers to provide services. There are several terms for outsourcing. We will explain those terms and compare the difference between them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outsourcing_and_offshore\"><\/span>Outsourcing and offshore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Outsourcing requires a second company to take on some of the tasks or long-term projects. <strong>Offshoring<\/strong> is a practice where companies move some of their business processes to a different country to <strong>reduce labor<\/strong> or <strong>transportation costs<\/strong>. For example, in the manufacturing industry, companies may move production processes to countries where labor cost is cheaper. Human resource outsourcing services may also be used when a company&#8217;s internal resources are stretched too thin, such as when demand for products increases. Offshore outsourcing can also be a good way for companies to start a new factory in a different country without having to navigate unfamiliar laws or customs, allowing for a smoother start-up process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outsourcing_and_insourcing\"><\/span>Outsourcing and insourcing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Insourcing means when a company brings a service to the in-house team that it had previously outsourced to an external service provider. This can be a good way for a company to maintain control over its internal processes and improve communication. One of the main advantages of insourcing is that it can give a company a competitive edge by allowing them to manage its internal processes fully. On the other hand, outsourcing contracts provide valuable experience that can be used in future insourcing projects. <span style=\"color: inherit;\" data-color=\"rgb(247, 247, 248)\">As businesses grow, evaluating both insourcing and outsourcing options for various operations is important. While maintaining control and mitigating risks with in-house IT services is crucial for the IT company, outsourcing certain tasks can provide several benefits beyond just cost savings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2794\" src=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-1.jpg\" alt=\"outsourcing 101\" width=\"1050\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-1.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-1-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/outsourcing-101-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1050px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_benefit_of_working_with_freelancers_and_contractors\"><\/span>The benefit of working with freelancers and contractors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hiring independent contractors can bring a lot of competitive advantages, such as<strong> increased flexibility<\/strong>, <strong>improved work-life balance<\/strong>, <strong>bringing a fresh view to the company,<\/strong> <strong>saving more time<\/strong>, and the ability to solve complex problems without finding new specialists with niche expertise. For example, outsourcing IT services can give a company access to specialized programs and technologies that can improve process efficiency and application development. The global outsourcing industry&#8217;s information technology outsourcing market accounts for <a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/outsourcing-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">72% of contract values<\/a>. With <a href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/blog\/outsourcing-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">60% of companies<\/a> use outsourcing providers for their application and software development needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">For many companies, hiring freelancers is a great way to finish tasks, save more time, lower costs, and access new technology. Freelancers provide services in several areas, like data entry, marketing research, translations, technical support, and copywriting. So, companies can save money by outsourcing projects to freelancers who have specialized skills and expertise instead of training an entire team of employees to complete the same tasks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_freelancers_or_employees\"><\/span>Hiring freelancers or employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are several criteria when choosing if you should work with freelancers or hire a new employee, for example, the <strong>length of the project<\/strong>, the <strong>time<\/strong> needed to finish it, and must-have skills. Freelancer have the required skill and do not require any additional onboarding training. They have their own equipment and can start working on the project <strong>right away.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to consider the level of control, sensitive data, and job functions. Freelancers generally work independently and require less supervision, while new employees may need more guidance and training. Ultimately, the decision to hire a freelancer or a new employee will depend on the specific needs and goals of the company. It&#8217;s important to carefully evaluate the options and choose the one that best aligns with the company&#8217;s needs and resources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_hire_freelancers_and_contractors\"><\/span>How to hire freelancers and contractors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are a lot of ways to look for talents for your projects, such as recommendations, online marketplace, web research, etc. Once you find some candidates, you can also check their portfolio, review, and even ask for an interview to know more about their talents. Once you choose the talents for your project, it is time to form a contract to work together. In the contract, you should clearly list down the essential information for example, the scope of the work, start date, end date, and how the talent will be paid. Then send the contract, and exchange the signed copy. If you work with international talents, you can click <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-hiring-international-freelancers-and-contractors\/\">here<\/a> to learn more about it. Useme help business save more time working with their talents. With us, your business can hire talents around the world with <a href=\"https:\/\/useme.com\/en\/for-employer\/\">a tax invoice<\/a>. We will take care of the paperwork and employer obligation. This way, you save <strong>15%<\/strong> of your time each month! The project can start right away and easily work with everyone around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\" has-text-align-justify\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re looking for ways to optimize your business processes, working with freelancers can be a game-changer. Outsourcing specialized tasks lets your in-house team focus on what they do best. Also, outside talents can bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. Another great thing about outsourcing is its flexibility. If you have a lot of work, you can easily hire more freelancers to help you out. Also, ensure that projects get completed on time. <span style=\"color: inherit;\" data-color=\"rgb(247, 247, 248)\">With the right approach, outsourcing can be a powerful tool for growing your business and achieving your goals!<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know more about outsourcing? From reducing costs and increasing efficiency to accessing specialized skills and global talent, outsourcing can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. Read this blog to learn what outsourcing is, how it works, and how to hire the right partners for your business. 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