Comments on: Building your freelance design business by outsourcing

By: Magnesium Ascorbate :

Magnesium Ascorbate : — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:09:52 +0000

outsourcing is of course very cost effective that is why most companies prefer to outsource-*`

By: Microwave Cart

Microwave Cart — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:27:01 +0000

outsourcing is essential if you want to increase your profit margin and efficiency”".

By: Leon Murray

Leon Murray — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 05:43:29 +0000

outsourcing is always essential to businesses coz it helps reduce the cost of production”*,

By: Natalie White

Natalie White — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:38:57 +0000

outsourcing is really necessary specially if you want to cut the cost of production.;,;

By: Genesis Alexander

Genesis Alexander — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:18:32 +0000

There is a rapid growth of Outsorcing these days as manufactures try to cut cost and maximize profit.*-:

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By: Tran Vu Phuc

Tran Vu Phuc — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:07:32 +0000

hello!
I’m in Viet Nam, a graphic design and a digital artist. I need some freelance project jobs. Please let me try some. I’m working for a design company for 1 years and more, I have some experiences in these jobs.
Thank you.

By: web design southend

web design southend — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:37:47 +0000

very useful article. Been freelancing about a year and before that i ran outsourcing for a large corporate. My biggest tips would be to be clear and decisive about your requirements and to ensure that you track what is being done

By: tintedPixel

tintedPixel — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:23:15 +0000

My 2 pennies: Outsource to local talent.

By: Creative Ideas

Creative Ideas — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:22:08 +0000

Amazing tips. Thanks for info

By: rickdelux

rickdelux — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:55:42 +0000

@Preston D Lee, I have signed contracts that stipulate such language and have avoided subcontracting that work for legal reasons.

My best client uses me as a subcontractor. 90% of the time their client has know idea that I’m doing the design end of the work. This is to protect my client (the original contractor). The other 10% of the time I’m brought into the loop early on because of a specific knowledge or experience. After six years of working together we have a good level of trust and I’m comfortable with the situation.

Recently, I wanted to get a “fresh” design perspective so I hired a local gent to create some designs for a client. In this case everything went through me since I was hired specifically for my “style” of design. The client and my guy were never in contact which was definitely for the best.

Perhaps in revision to my original comments I would say “Trust your instincts on establishing direct communication between the client and the freelancer.” I would only put them in contact with each other if it is an absolute necessity.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:27:27 +0000

Great post. I have been freelancing for over 5 years now, approaching 6. I often find it hard to let go of the control, and to outsource a project, however, I can only do so much as a designer with out working 60 hours a week. The only way for me to grow, or to earn more income would be to either increase my rates, or to outsource.

By: Preston D Lee

Preston D Lee — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:26:50 +0000

@rickdelux,
Interesting thought. Thanks for bringing your experience to the table on this one.

I would disagree by saying that if you don’t tell your client that you are outsourcing work, when they find out, they might not be too pleased about the idea. Especially if they hired you as an INDEPENDENT contractor. If they signed a contract that created two parties (you and them) and then you included a third party without their knowledge or approval, it’s possible you could be in breech of contract and legally liable for problems/damages.

Thoughts?

By: rickdelux

rickdelux — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:49:58 +0000

I totally disagree with Phase 5. Pretty soon your client is going to be asking “Why are we paying you?”. Having been on both sides of the fence with this one, my suggestion, if you hire a subcontractor just shut up about it unless it’s something highly specialized.

By: Web Design Maidstone

Web Design Maidstone — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:29:32 +0000

Outsourcing can be tricky, letting go of control can be hard, I had my fingers burnt a few times… my advice… keep it local so you can actually meet in person when required and once you find a good person or company stick with them!

By: Ally E. Hardgrave

Ally E. Hardgrave — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:14:18 +0000

@Erik
I’m going to have to mute my personal sense of professionalism for just a moment and say that if you’re looking for attention, go look elsewhere.

That was the most cowardly statement I’ve encountered… So specify what your problem is or do us all a favor and run along.

*Sorry to get a bit gritty everyone, but I cannot stand situations like this. Great article. Great site. Enough said.

By: Xpertd Logos

Xpertd Logos — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:24:04 +0000

Very very nice article

By: Laneth Sffarlenn

Laneth Sffarlenn — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:24:42 +0000

@Erik – At the risk of sounding cynical, never is a very long time, especially on the web. One could almost bet that, at some stage, you would return here if only to read and reply to these comments that you’re now getting.

I’ll admit to clicking through on your profile link, but only to find out if/why you’d make such comments here (and on an article that has barely anything that could be taken as being offensive or detrimental to the community).

If you’d care to explain your reasons why you’ll “never” read this blog again, you’ll save yourself, GDB and GDB’s readers a whole lot of stress trying to figure out exactly what you meant, and whether you were being hostile or not in saying it.

By: Preston D Lee

Preston D Lee — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:11:57 +0000

@Erik, Sorry you didn’t have a good experience here at GDB. I would love to know what made you so determined to leave and never return. Could you let me know what was so wrong with this article. I’m totally open to constructive criticism. Thanks -PDL

By: Tegan

Tegan — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:09:23 +0000

@Erik, At least give your reasons!

By: Nicole Foster

Nicole Foster — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:08:08 +0000

@Erik, I’m in agreement with Aaron. I did not find one bit of this article offensive. Before you state you will never read this blog again, explain why you will never read this blog again. It doesn’t help your case if you’re going to leave it with that.

By: Aaron Asbury

Aaron Asbury — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:03:04 +0000

@Erik, Did you even read this article? There is nothing offensive in this article… The content is quality… Now if you disagree with something perhaps you could mention specifics so that we might all learn from your point of view. Beginning to outsource your work to other freelancers is how you can really grow your business while also making connections. Try being constructive next time or just don’t reply at all.

By: Erik

Erik — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:40:02 +0000

I will never read this blog again…

By: aravind ajith

aravind ajith — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:16:31 +0000

I really do not outsource any of my works. I feel kinda guilty about that.
I get a lot of outsourced projects though!

By: Nod

Nod — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:07:29 +0000

Im free for outsourcing graphic design, web design, identity design

By: Shrikant

Shrikant — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:31:51 +0000

I have also started with freelancing, currently i have some domestic projects, but i am looking forward for some challenging projects.
Sorry, but there is a typo error in second last paragraph titled “Last, a word of caution”. It should be “Outsourcing” in place of “ourtsourcing”.

By: Jay Kaushal

Jay Kaushal — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:47:41 +0000

@Krista, Well Krista you have to try at least once to be satisifed. I personally have done around 350 jobs all from overseas and work through a freelancing site. The reviews given by my clients say it all. I am not saying give work to me but just to allay your fears that there are all kind of people in this world. So try one project throgh any freelancing site of your choice

By: Jay Kaushal

Jay Kaushal — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:43:59 +0000

I am working as a freelancer for the last 5 years and have done 350 plus small and medium jobs whether flash, html plus flash etc. Almost worked from every part of the world. They guys who give me work always have praises and are rest assured that while they take rest I work for them and by the time I sleep they can show the work to their clients. It has benefited a lot to guys like me who sit in comfort of their homes and earn dollars which I cannot even think to step outside my country and find work in overseas. So it works both ways. Good for the outsourcer and best for freelancers like me. I have inspired some of my clients too look out for work in their respective areas in their coutntries and now they are the one who are sending my regular jobs