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In-House Vs. Outsourcing: How To Decide What’s Right For Your Business

It’s no secret that hiring is a critical process when working to build a small business.  Your staff is essential to your success; the best businesses generally have the best teams behind them.  In today’s market, it can be extremely difficult, though absolutely necessary, to find talented people who are a good fit to your current process.

This is where the option of outsourcing certain tasks comes into play.  An article featured in Business News Daily can help you to better understand what tasks can be outsourced and what responsibilities are better kept in-house.  Below are three ideas to consider when determining how outsourcing can best work for your small business.

  1. Keep control of essential business functions: Tasks that are related to your competitive advantage should be kept in-house.
  2. Consider outsourcing tasks in areas where your current staff lacks expertise:  Your staff may do a wonderful job of selling your product or services, but aren’t experts in marketing, accounting, or HR process.  These are great examples of tasks that small business can benefit from outsourcing.
  3. Decide what’s best for your business and consider risks: It’s true that you have more control over full-time employees who are dedicated specifically to your business.  However, this also generates a salary at a fixed cost that can become a challenge as revenue fluctuates.

Determining the right decision for your company comes down to a thorough evaluation of your business needs.  Reach out to Process-Smart today; we can help you to decide the best course of action for your business by developing a free pilot program that addresses your specific needs.  Let us help drive your success – we look forward to speaking with you!