Outsourcing Questions

Is it "smart" to outsource writting of selenium tests to oDesk/eLance/Guru etc? Is there anything I should look out for? Advice on how to manage the remote worker?

Outsourcing QA

asked Oct 23 '12 at 20:24

Justin Alexander
111 points

I am currently working as a tech advisor for a start-up. We tried composing a dev team for a while, but were unable to find talented people. We got a proposal from a company to build our app,...

Outsourcing Conflicts Bootstrap

asked Aug 19 '12 at 06:52

Xananax
108 points

We are developing a relatively straightforward Windows software application, and the question has arisen of whether it makes sense to outsource to a four-person development team (Project Manager,...

Software Outsourcing

asked Aug 26 '12 at 01:23

Josh
11 points

I develop and sell iPhone apps. I've released one app, and decided to build a few more, in parallel. I thought about outsourcing some of the coding, so I went on Elance and posted some jobs there....

Bootstrapped Outsourcing

asked Aug 6 '12 at 05:54

Black Rider
297 points

I'm wondering if there is any limit of activities another company could carry out for my company? I have a limited company in the UK, live outside the UK, and would like another company or a...

Outsourcing UK Company

asked Jun 9 '12 at 08:25

Lukeshek
452 points

Sure, it would be ideal to find a tech cofounder, but that is not always possible. It is easy to oursource the work to build the initial website, but as the website grows and user activity...

Outsourcing

asked Jun 2 '12 at 01:55

Sk24iam
344 points

We are small IT outsource company located in Ukraine (but registered in USA). We have clients over the world. We are working like dedicated team, for existed projects who need cost effective...

Outsourcing IT Business

asked Apr 23 '12 at 03:13

Paul
1 point

I am planning at a new startup and would like to a-b-test several elements (such as the brand name / logo / sales pitch) before the actual product launch. Ideally, I would love to pay a service...

Outsourcing Testing Ab Testing Service

asked Mar 27 '12 at 12:01

0x90
106 points

I'm focusing on direct sales at software and mobile outsourcing company, located in Eastern Europe. Our management is often traveling around Europe to meet with clients. I was wondering what...

Marketing Outsourcing Promotional Material

asked Mar 22 '12 at 00:47

Alena
6 points

After being a senior developer for quite a few years (more than 15) I would like to start my own business and implement a product that will be used for financial purpose (it will probably take 4-5...

Software Outsourcing Offshore

asked Mar 6 '12 at 04:18

Massimiliano Peluso
172 points

I am currently an owner of a US based single member LLC in Delaware which is in the startup stage. I am a US citizen, for what it matters. Physically, I am living in Poland, which is part of the...

Outsourcing Accounting

asked Feb 10 '12 at 20:45

Ever Tabs
108 points

I'm deciding to hire a freelancer to build an app from one of the following websites: GoFreelance, ODesk, Rent-a-coder, eLance. The thing is that I don't know how much my app will cost me. I have...

Pricing Outsourcing

asked Feb 7 '12 at 23:10

Dole Doug
141 points

I am an American with (a bit of) a marketing background, though currently I live in Minsk, Belarus. I recently met the CEO of a very tiny Software Development start-up, and we developed a friendly...

Marketing Outsourcing Offshore

asked Jan 28 '12 at 03:56

Davey Boy
55 points

I've tried outsourcing software development (I'm a developer but don't have time to do all that I need to). Some issues I've had: Poor Unit Testing skills : the developer does not test the units...

Outsourcing

asked Jan 31 '12 at 00:54

Clay Nichols
737 points

I've read a bit of John Jonas's stuff. He's got some really polished marketing but it's compelling: using outsourcing effectively. Has anyone had direct experience with his advice, consulting,...

Outsourcing

asked Jan 31 '12 at 12:13

Clay Nichols
737 points

If I plan to do a purely internet based startup, could I outsource myself to the cheapest place on Earth, and manage my startup from there? This way, my cost of living would be minimal, while my...

Outsourcing Internet

asked Jan 21 '12 at 04:09

Siamii
195 points

I am facing a dilemma: Currently my mobile/web development start-up company is working on two non-profit projects, that may find an audience and therefore promote the company's name among mobile...

Software Outsourcing Non Profit Website

asked Jan 22 '12 at 05:04

Maxim V. Pavlov
217 points

I am looking for examples of tasks that you have successfully delegated to others - be it either in house staff, virtual assistants or outsourcing.

Ideas Outsourcing Business Process

asked Jan 13 '12 at 02:33

Ryan
1,365 points

Under what circumstances might it make sense to employ a local admin assistant rather than a remote Virtual Assistant?

Outsourcing Employees Administration

asked Jan 13 '12 at 21:53

Ryan
1,365 points

I have been on a fruitless search for a technical partner to help me build a web startup. In the meantime, I went ahead and had the MVP built by an offshore company. They've done a pretty good job,...

Outsourcing Negotiation Technical Partnership Agreements

asked Dec 29 '11 at 03:26

Li Zhou
323 points