Outsourcing Isn’t Always The Right Answer

Posted on March 12, 2008
Filed Under Business Development |

Maybe it is something that I have been hearing about in the news or perhaps something I have discovered during my five year freelance career: outsourcing is a big issue for everyone. For Americans who are affected by this practice and for those workers peddling their wares.

The Proliferation Of Cheap Articles

Lately, I have been turning down jobs left and right when it becomes quite evident that employers want nothing more than ultra cheap labor. I suppose the proliferation of $3 per article writers from India and elsewhere has emboldened some people to produce proposals geared toward that segment of the writing industry. Let’s face it: few Americans I know can afford to work for chump change.

Working With Other Writers

On the other hand, I have had the opportunity to outsource some of my projects as well. Instead of going to the article mills, I have been referring jobs to three or four experienced writers who can write on subjects I know little about including pet care, beauty products, and more. Instead of getting in the middle of everything, I simply refer clients to the writers directly and let them make their own arrangements.

You Get What You Pay For

I know that I am mostly preaching to the choir when I state all of this, but it is worth a repeat: pay your people what they are worth and you will get superior and unrivaled writing that can only enhance your business. Settle for less and your business will reflect the shoddiness of your poor selection.

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3 Responses to “Outsourcing Isn’t Always The Right Answer”

Calvin Warr (1 comments.) on March 13th, 2008 9:53 pm

There is a huge difference between going for the cheapest cost and going for the most cost effective solution. Many times, people mis-construe the lowest cost as the best solution without realising that quality and effectiveness are part of the equation. And we all know, anything multiplied by zero is still a big fat zero. Good one, Matt!