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.

via microsoft

1.  The “Outsourcing Life” is hip  

2.  Have we met? Not likely! 

3.  More power for the hour - new ways to price services

4.   ”We need to talk”

5. Taking the relationship to the next level - outsourcing ongoing processes

6.  Jigsaw Puzzle Outsourcing

7. Let’s collaborate!

8. Pushing the frontiers of complexity 

9. Offshore or Homeshore? The choice is yours! 

10. Just tell me when it is done!  

via smallbiztrends

1. Control capital costs.
2. Increase efficiency.
3. Reduce labor costs.
4. Start new projects quickly.
5. Focus on your core business.
6. Level the playing field.
7. Reduce risk. 

via allbusiness

1. First, define your core

2. Evaluate a service provider like you would a full-time employee

3. Clearly define the scope and schedule for your project

4. Don't choose a vendor based solely on price

5. Review portfolios and samples

6. Look for specific experience fit

7. Tie compensation to clearly defined project milestones

8. Negotiate ownership of the work up front

9. Don't forget about support after the project is complete:

10. Get it in writing

full list via hrworld