Archive for May, 2010

Outsourcing: Design, Process and Performance

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Review
“‘This book offers probably the most comprehensive treatise on outsourcing strategy that exists today. What differentiates this book from others is that the author takes a serious look into various views on outsourcing strategy and offers an unbiased assessment of its short- and long-term performance implications. It is a must-read not only for academics but [...]

Outsourcing – What is Outsourcing?

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

So, what is outsourcing? Outsourcing is contracting with another company or person to do a particular function. Almost every organization outsources in some way. Typically, the function being outsourced is considered non-core to the business. An insurance company, for example, might outsource its janitorial and landscaping operations to firms that specialize in those types of [...]

Outsourcing Design Work – Why or Why Not?

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

A CAD artist who wants to draw for others on a contract basis gets feedback about the usefulness and value of that proposed service.

Question
I’m curious to know how many folks out there have ever or would ever consider outsourcing the drafting and design portions of their projects, and why or why not?
Forum Responses
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Building your freelance design business by outsourcing

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Written by Preston D Lee
Studies show that nearly 70% of readers here at Graphic Design Blender either own their own freelance design business or hope to start freelancing in the near future. Something that many freelancers fail to do, however, is work effectively with others to reduce workload and increase income.
If you’re anything like me, [...]