Every business has a host of resources at its disposal. Each employee offers a unique combination of skills, plus companies have hardware, software, phone lines, fax lines, Internet connections, email, and more. All of these resources contribute toward getting the job done. But sometimes all of the resources a company has at its fingertips may not be enough. That's when outsourcing can be a lifesaver--or at the very least, a project saver.
When you outsource a project or part of a project, you are enlisting the services of an independent contractor (IC). The services available from ICs are numerous and varied. You might need someone to do some writing, some web design, a bit of software programming, research, develop a layout concept for your new brochure, or just about any other task imaginable. Instead of heaping another responsibility on the shoulders of your already-stressed-out staff or hiring another person that you will have to find work for during the next slow down, you can look for help from the outside.
