First, define your core

Move slowly and commit incrementally

Examples of functions to outsource

• Specialist and expert help .
• Public relations services .
• Virtual assistants .
• Outsource brokers .
• E-commerce solutions .

• E-mail marketing.

Outsourcing dos and don'ts

• ry fixing whatever's not working on your own first.
• Carefully evaluate what really can be outsourced.
• Consider management costs.
• Be prepared for challenges.
• Don't walk in blind.
• If you outsource significant hunks of your operations, consider having a staff employee(s) to act as a liaison .

• Watch out for hidden costs.

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