Outsourcing is meant to make things more convenient for the entrepreneur, and most of the time it does, but sometimes things can go wrong. So, what can you do to ensure that you don’t make the most obvious mistakes and (the less obvious ones) when negotiating your outsourcing?

• Do your homework. Find out as much as you can about your outsourcing vendors. Look into their experience-how long they have been in the business and who their previous customers have been. Make sure they will be able to manage the volume of your transaction now and as it grows. Make sure that they know what they are doing and are the best at it. [Read more →]