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How do you know if there is a need for your business to offshore and if so, are you ready?
Here are some fundamental questions that will establish whether there is the need to explore hiring Offshore
Are you or your staff performing tasks well below the value of their hourly rate?
All the time
Sometimes
Not at all
Are there tasks that will generate more business that you just do not have time to get to?
Sure Are
No, we have it covered
Are there roles that would help the business, but the business cannot afford to put on a local team member for the role?
Yes, for sure
Not really
Are you in a position where you are knocking back business because you do not have the capacity to handle more?
Yes, we are
Quite the opposite
Or Vice Versa are you in a position where the amount of business coming in does not cover current expenses and you need to lower the expenses?
Sounds like us
Not so much
Are you willing to charter uncharted waters for the good of the business even though every bone in your body may say not to?
Ready to try something new
Still really unsure
Once a need is established you need to know whether you are ready to hit the green light and more importantly is your business prepared for the journey?
Have you identified the areas of the business where you will need assistance?
Yes, we are organised
No, not yet
Have you created a picture of how you think it will look Eg Job roles?
We have job roles
Still working on it
Have you planned out how you will inform your local team to how it will all work?
We have not told them yet
Yes, they know our vision
Have you got current procedures that can be easily be followed by your offshore team member?
They may need a bit of work
Looking for guidance
Yes, our procedures are easy to follow
Have you gone to Cloud in as many areas as you can or do you have server-based programs?
Yes, we are all over the Cloud
No, we are still a bit old School
Have you created an on-boarding training program for your new team member to give them the best chance of success?
Not yet
Getting to it
Yes, we have it ready to roll out
Have you decided who of your local team if not you will be in charge of your offshore team member?
No, we have not
Yes, we know who will be in charge
Have you set some expectations around the offshore journey and mapped out some KPI’s and milestones you want to play out?
No, we have not
Yes, we know what we want to achieve
Thank you!
Thanks so much for this information. You will now receive an email to let you know whether you are in need of outsourcing in your business and if you will be ready based on your answers to take this to the next step.