The Complete
IT Outsourcing Guide

CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE – WHAT IS OUTSOURCING AND WHO DOES IT?

• What is Outsourcing?
• What is the Role of an IT Staffing Agency?
• Examples of Companies That Outsource

CHAPTER TWO – WHEN AND WHY TO OUTSOURCE

• Outsourcing for Startups and SMBs
• Five Good Reasons When and Why to Outsource
  • Reduce costs and overhead
  • Focus on core competencies
  • Enhance capabilities
  • Critical to business needs
  • Access to intellectual capital
• The Impa ct of COVID-19
• Difference Between In-House Employees and Outsourced Staff

CHAPTER THREE – UKRAINE AS THE TOP OUTSOURCING DESTINATION

• The Technical Skills of Ukrainian Developers
• The Role of Purchasing Power Parity
• Lower Turnover with Ukrainian Developers
• A Staffing Agency Reduces Your Turnover Costs

CHAPTER FOUR – HOW TO OUTSOURCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

• Why Do Software Projects Fail?
• What Do You Need to Start Outsourcing Your Project?
• What is a Project Vision Statement
• Defining Your Project Vision Statement 
• Operating System Selection

CHAPTER FIVE – HOW TO SELECT AN IT STAFFING AGENCY FOR YOUR PROJECT

• The Importance of Getting the Right IT Staffing Agency
• Six Simple Steps to Select an Agency
• Questions to Ask Agencies on Your Shortlist

CHAPTER SIX – EXTRA TIPS FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR SOFTWARE PROJECT

• Crowdfunding
• Technology Transfer
• Software Distribution Plans
• Monetization Options