Outsourcing: Why Dutch Mediation Doesn't Work to Find Suitable Professionals
As an entrepreneur, you're always looking for ways to work more efficiently and save costs. A common strategy is outsourcing certain tasks. But where do you find the right professionals (virtual assistants or VAs) that fit your company and goals? In this blog post, we dive into the world of outsourcing and show why Dutch mediation is not always the best option. We give you tips on how to use international sites to find suitable professionals and demonstrate how you can achieve great results with a small team.
The Limitations of Dutch Mediation
Finding suitable professionals via Dutch mediation agencies can sometimes be challenging. Often, these agencies are focused on local markets and have limited access to a wide range of talent from different countries. This can lead to a limited choice of candidates who might not fully meet your specific requirements and are often very expensive.
Many mediators boast impressive titles that they can hardly live up to. These are often people who really don't understand how it works. They log hours, but that's not how it works in the business you want to build. Of course, you agree on hours with your VAs, but ideally, you'd want them to be twiddling their thumbs during that time. That would mean the business is running stably and everything is in place. I often jokingly say: The less my phone rings, the better the business is doing.
However, by using international sites and platforms, you can open doors to a much larger pool of professionals. These sites are often specialized in connecting freelancers and companies from around the world, giving you access to a wide range of talent with diverse skills and experiences. The gold nuggets are there. And of course, things sometimes go wrong, or one suddenly disappears. No worries. You can easily find another one.
Build a Large Team with Few Hours
Another challenge in outsourcing tasks is building a large team with limited resources. Traditionally, this would mean hiring multiple full-time employees, which takes a lot of time and money. But what if I told you that you can achieve great results with a small team?
By using international sites, you can hire freelancers for specific tasks or projects. This allows you to stay flexible and only pay for the actual hours worked. For instance, you can hire a designer when there are design tasks and release them once the project is completed. This way, you effectively build a large team without it affecting your budget. The business needs to rock. You should be able to scale and grow into a multinational.
Build Like a Multinational
An important aspect of successful outsourcing is creating synergy between your company and the external professionals you hire. It's essential to ensure they truly feel part of your organization, even if they work remotely.
One way to achieve this is by sharing your company culture and values with the external professionals. Communicate regularly, organize virtual team-building activities, and ensure they feel involved in your company's success. This way, you can build like a multinational, even with a small team spread across different locations worldwide.
Build that establishment from the start as a multinational. Create various departments and roles until it looks like you're setting up some huge organization. It will seem like you are the new Google in your business.
Don't Forget to Automate
Of course, it's wonderful to have all these foreign freelancers. And at parties or the bar, this story really impresses. People often have no idea how to tackle this. Welcome to the world. But nothing beats automation. This way, you can scale down the number of hours a bit and have more budget left to automate further. Maybe even so far that you no longer need VAs. Everything automated. My dream.
Conclusion
Outsourcing can be a great strategy for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business and save costs. By using international sites and platforms, you can gain access to a wide range of talent from different countries, giving you more choices in suitable professionals and making it easy to scale up or down.
Additionally, you can achieve great results with a small team by bringing in freelancers for specific tasks or projects. This allows you to stay flexible and only pay for the actual hours worked.
So what are you waiting for? Start outsourcing tasks via international sites today and build like a multinational, even with a small team. Discover the benefits of outsourcing and let your business grow!
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