outsourcing & subcontracting News and Other Resources

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Cash Flow Challenges

April 28, 2010 12:00am PDT

"If I have a low cash flow, will I have a big problem getting a government contract or subcontract?" asks one small business owner at OPEN's Victory in Procurement (VIP) event. Yvette Clarke,...

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Five things CIOs should demand from IT consultants

April 26, 2010 8:21pm PDT

Here are five things that every CIO should demand from any consultant or consulting firm that walks through the door.

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Best Tips For An Efficient Small Business Bookkeeping

April 23, 2010 12:00am PDT

Outsourcing different aspects of a company will definitely save a firm a lot of money however, it is best that business owner still have control on the books of accounts. Bookkeeping entails a lot...

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IT consultant resources about proposals, PM techniques, skill development, ethics

April 21, 2010 4:01am PDT

In this final installment in this two-part series about a training program for IT consultants, Rick Freedman recommends resources that focus on proposals, PM techniques, skill development, and ethics.

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Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins And Outs

April 19, 2010 12:00am PDT

Depending on your company's payroll cycle, you may be taking out a couple of hours every other week to sit down and handle all the paperwork that goes along with making sure that your employees...

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Self-training for IT consultants: Management and marketing resources

April 17, 2010 12:01am PDT

In the first installment of his two-part series about a training program for IT consultants, Rick Freedman recommends resources that focus on management consulting and marketing the business.

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Data Protection in Outsourcing Scenarios: Issues and Directions

April 16, 2010 12:00am PDT

Data outsourcing is an emerging paradigm that allows users and companies to give their (potentially sensitive) data to external servers that then become responsible for their storage, management,...

Provided by: Association for Computing Machinery

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The secrets of fixed-bid consulting

April 14, 2010 4:35pm PDT

IT consultants who want to supplement their income should consider fixed-bid contracts. Here are tips for getting more work without the extra headaches.

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Factors Impacting Knowledge Transfer Success In Information Systems Outsourcing

April 13, 2010 12:00am PDT

Despite increased research interest on knowledge transfer in information systems (IS) outsourcing, the field still lacks sound and holistic understanding of the key factors influencing knowledge...

Provided by: Brunel University

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Clarify the reasoning behind clients' decisions

April 12, 2010 3:18pm PDT

Your client insists that they have to follow a certain path, but the reasons they give don't hold water. Here are a few tips on how to handle the situation.

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How Outsourcing Buyers Benefit From Benchmarking

April 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

Cost and price. It's crucial that buyers understand both when it comes to outsourcing. What is the cost of providing business services internally? What elements comprise that cost? What is the...

Provided by: Everest Partners

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The ROI For Strategic Change Management In Outsourcing

April 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

Why do outsourcing initiatives fail? The author believes poor change management is to blame. Poor change management translates into: slower speed of adoption; lower ultimate utilization; lower...

Provided by: Everest Partners

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Telecom Managed Services: Network Outsourcing Enters Its Third Phase

April 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

This paper analyzes the three phases in the development of the network outsourcing market, providing the drivers for the industry's evolution into its third phase. By analyzing the experience of...

Provided by: UBM TechWeb

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Innovation And The International Firm Structure: Theory And Evidence From German Firm-Level Data

April 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

This paper studies the impact of innovation on the organizational structure. The theoretical framework predicts that a larger parental pool of knowledge raises the probability of off shoring. This...

Provided by: University of Munich

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Globalization And Investment In Human Capital

April 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

Workers are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact that globalization has on their domestic labor market. While existing research typically focuses on the effects on labor market...

Provided by: University of Colorado at Boulder

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Keep clients in the loop with a good communication plan

March 19, 2010 2:19pm PDT

Rick Freedman offers his tips on creating a communication plan that ensures your client's experience will be a superior one.

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Manage expectations with IT consulting clients

March 19, 2010 11:01am PDT

Most veteran IT consultants have war stories about failed expectations. Chip Camden offers pointers on how you can appropriately manage expectations with your clients.

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Advantages Of Outsourcing Accounting Services For Small Business

March 19, 2010 12:00am PDT

Accounting is an important part for every business because if you want all the financial transaction records so accounting assist to keeping all the financial transaction records. In today's...

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Find Teaming Resources

March 15, 2010 12:00am PDT

"Subcontracting is probably the best way for small businesses to get their feet wet with government contracting" believes Carey Joan White, University of Houston Procurement Technical Assistance...

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