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Written by Steven Brough on March 11th, 2010

How to Outsource Software Development Work Online

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If you manage a small business, you are likely to be well aware of the number of skill sets which are drawn upon. Large corporations face the same challenges but usually benefit from the advantages of a wide base of employees with a correspondingly wide array of skills, experience and talent and so the effects are not so severe. This article examines the way in which small business owners can use outsourcing services in order to assist with software development tasks.

  • Wait until your business has a need for a skilled software developer. One of the great benefits of outsourcing is the ability to cherry pick your services as and when you require them, making it much more cost effective than hiring full time staff.
  • Begin project planning. Businesses use software successfully in a range of different ways. Common examples include the design and development of desktop applications, software plug-ins, mobile phone applications, software project management services and script & utilities services. You will be able to tap into the expertise of a worldwide list of suppliers and so you will be able to outsource virtually any type of software development work.
  • Create an account with Freelancer~GAF, which is an online marketplace used by programmers and suppliers to market and provide work. Once you are enlisted, you will be able to create a job description which you can advertise in a specific Software Development section. You will be able to enter your proposed budget and any other stipulations such as time limit, language criteria or any program experience required by the successful provider.
  • Await bids from potential providers. In choosing the right provider for your outsourcing job you will be able to take into account a number of different factors. First of all you can consider the amount of their bid. Secondly, Freelancer~GAF offers its service providers the opportunity of updating their profile with employment and experience so you will be able to read about the provider. Freelancer~GAF also offers its providers the opportunity to take specially tailored tests. You will be able to see the results of these. You can even arrange interviews via instant messenger services or over the telephone.
  • However, in practice, the best indicator you will have is from the ratings system. This allows the web outsourcer and the provider of past jobs to rate one another in a number of different areas and is therefore a good indicator of the type of relationship you can expect. As a new outsourcer you will not have any feedback which might make some providers more wary of working for you to begin with (although it is likely that plenty will still apply). However, after the first job this situation will improve.
  • Ensure you deliver clear instructions to your chosen provider and either make prompt payment or explain if further work is required before the funds are released. Payments can be made through Freelancer~GAF in a number of ways, including PayPal.
  • As you continue to use Freelancer~GAF, keep a note of your preferred providers. Freelancer~GAF has a function which allows you to do this and so, when you have other jobs, you will be able to approach a trusted provider or outsource service directly to see whether they would be willing to work with you again.
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