A rule of thumb: “Offshoring projects will cost 4 times less but take twice as long to complete.”
The notion of saving up to 70% of labor costs can be very enticing, especially in tight economic times. However, offshoring can be a daunting endeavor and one that can almost as easily waste money as save it. A poorly executed attempt can also have a ruinous effect on an in-house team and even tarnish a company’s long-term brand. According to Information Week, “two-thirds of companies report either no change or a worsening in customer satisfaction as a result of business-process outsourcing.” And a 2005 Gartner study found that 80% of companies that outsource fail to meet their cost-savings targets.
So no one should contemplate offshoring creative activities without significant research and planning. Here are some suggestions from others who have paved the way.

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