\nLess control.<\/b> You won’t have nearly as much say on how the project is completed when you outsource it. When you hire a freelancer or agency, usually you will give them your specifications at the beginning and then you won’t see it again until it’s finished.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nLess focus on the project.<\/b> Agencies and freelancers usually have multiple clients, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can mean your communication and overall project progress might be slower with a third party.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nDamaged company culture and morale.<\/b> If employees feel that you passed them up for a job they could do, it’s natural for fears of being replaced or laid off to arise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSigns You Should Consider Outsourcing<\/h2>\n
You should consider outsourcing if you find your project checking these boxes:<\/p>\n
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You are not sure that the work will continue after this project or that there is enough work to justify an ongoing position.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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You are a smaller business establishing yourself in the market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The function is not a core competency of your business model.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How To Choose Between Hiring In-House and Outsourcing<\/h2>\n
To make this a little easier for you, we\u2019ve put together a list of the steps to take to decide between outsourcing and in-house hiring a project.<\/p>\n
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Identify All the Costs<\/b><\/p>\n
When you\u2019re considering the financial difference between the two options, remember to include the costs of your time and emotional energy as well as your employees’.<\/p>\n
While hiring in-house is generally cheaper on paper, there are a host of responsibilities that go along with managing a new position. These include:<\/p>\n
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Ensuring you have enough work on an ongoing basis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Providing training and advancement opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The disruption that the move will cause in other departments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Don\u2019t forget that you will also need to invest in equipment and a place for the new employee to sit.\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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Identify Business-Critical Functions<\/b><\/p>\n
Some functions or projects that a business needs are more vital to the business’s operations than others.<\/p>\n
For instance, for some businesses, online marketing activities are a key part of their competitive advantage, and their ability to turn over millions of dollars rests on this performance. This would be a business-critical function that is probably best done in-house. <\/p>\n
For others, online marketing is simply what they do to maintain sales, but their core capabilities rest in manufacturing or design. In this case, outsourcing to a marketing agency is likely the best option.\n<\/li>\n
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Identify How Much Culture Matters<\/b><\/p>\n
Do you have a unique culture within your organization that really defines why your customers love you?<\/p>\n
Every company creates its own culture, and even if you find a close match in an external agency or freelancer, they will never be 100% yours. You can more easily instill your culture in a full-time employee than in a third party organization with its own culture.\n<\/li>\n
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Assess the Market Availability of Skills<\/b><\/p>\n
There are always market realities to consider.<\/p>\n
You may prefer to have someone in-house, but if you can\u2019t find the technical or marketing talent, outsourcing may be your only option.<\/p>\n
When making the decision, you need to consider the scarcity of skills in the market and whether or not you will get the level of professionalism you need for the budget you have.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n
Remember, when it comes to making a decision of in-house or outsourcing you don\u2019t need to choose either\/or.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s reasonable that one of your projects may be better off with an employee owning it while another may be better off with an external company managing it. Even within a particular project, an external contractor could take care of one small part while the rest is managed in-house.<\/p>\n
Design the solution that works best for your needs and the market realities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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