How To Choose A Good Offshore Outsourcing Partner In The Present Scenario

by Arvind Sharma Offshore outsourcing is the most cost-efficient route to success for many companies, especially those in the Western Countries. Sadly, the collapse of several banking and finance companies in the Western countries has had a drastic impact on offshoring business. Yet, many other companies are keen to outsource work from countries like India, where the labor is cheaper and the quality of service is higher. Cost savings and competency are the two means to success during recession, and outsourcing is the best channel to achieve both. The BPO boom in India witnessed the rise of thousands of offshore outsourcing companies, almost in every state of the country. However, many of them had to pull their shutters down as the economy started wavering. In this scenario, it is important for you to consider the following aspects before you pick your offshore outsourcing partner in India. Quality of service: How do you test the quality of service of an offshore outsourcing company? Well, you can do this by checking their track record. Many offshore service providers in India are built on solid bases, and they have been serving their clients for a long time. If you look at some of the case studies given in the company Web sites, you will be in a position to distinguish these companies on the basis of service quality. Knowledge of the specific service area: Ideally an offshore outsourcing vendor should be specialized in one type of work, for example, financial services, software development, healthcare services, etc. The specialization itself shows that the company is familiar with the industry, so it can offer quality service to that industry. Never approach a company that claims to have expertise in ‘all’ areas of businesses. Infrastructure and resources: Many outsourcing companies in India operate from remote areas where access to infrastructure facilities is limited. This scenario points at the importance of evaluating the infrastructure and resource capabilities of a company. Before picking an offshoring vendor, you have to ensure they have an authorized building, advanced IT and communications infrastructure including the hardware and software, and sufficient number of employees. Other important features to be considered before finalizing your offshore outsourcing vendor in India include company track record, employee profiles, number of years in business, scalability of services, certifications & accolades, and commitment to relationship. Also, before signing the deal, make a personal visit to the organization to see the actual business process. For more information please visit at IDS Logic- an offshore IT outsourcing company provides internet marketing services, web hosting services, web design and development solutions, SEO expert services in India Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

Professional Personal Development - What is it?

by Robin Chandler We think the term 'training' is too restrictive, and we only use it because that is the context within which many organisations can understand what we do. But whether you call it people skills training, interpersonal skills training, soft skills training or professional personal development, what we're talking about is people changing what they do in order to be more effective, more able and quite simply, happier at their job and in their personal lives. What we do know is that people take on new behaviours best when there is a parallel shift in their personal development. Interpersonal skills aren't just something you use at the workplace and then leave at the office when you go home. The whole person is what's important, and any programme Impact Factory creates has stuff in it that people can use in all aspects of their lives. Individuals need to be skilled in what they can do to positively affect the outcome of any kind of communication. This is true if the communication is a presentation to 500 people, an annual review with a staff member, the initiation of new work practices - indeed anything that requires one person to be in communication with others. In the simplest terms, being able to communicate effectively means relating well to other people. It means being able to listen and really hear what others are saying. Part of being a good listener is knowing how to respond without stonewalling or hijacking other people's ideas. It also means being able to convey information, feedback and requests clearly and directly, give appropriate levels of praise and advice and take responsibility for making sure things are understood. This means that people must be able and willing to deal with conflict and confrontation. Conflict resolution can be effectively achieved by negotiating what is known as 'win/win' solutions. There is not one 'right' way to communicate, but there are certainly many 'wrong' ones. Impact Factory's development work concentrates on what's already working about an individual's interpersonal skills and developing that. Gaining insight and awareness about the effect they have on others, coupled with developing specific tools and techniques for managing people, puts people more in charge of the communication process. So why do we need it? There have been changes in every sector where people are being asked to do more and take on more responsibility, often with less support than ever before. As a direct result of these kinds of pressures, dealing with difficult people or situations can be more problematic. Time constraints, deadline constraints and fewer people to do more work, means that communication may suffer, conflicts stay unresolved, dissatisfaction fester, tempers get frayed and inefficiency become more prevalent. On top of that, there is an insidious assumption that if you are good at what you do - professionally - then you will be, ipso facto, a good manager, communicator, delegator, etc. That simply isn't true. We see this across all business sectors: people who are highly capable in their jobs but are far less adept at dealing with other people. Conflict arises because not only does the organisation assume that if you're good in one aspect of the job you'll be good in all, but you yourself may feel you already 'ought' - by dint of your position - to be able to handle difficult situations and therefore, won't ask for the support and training you need. Some organisations have such issues well in hand and have the kind of company culture in place that supports peoples' development. More often than not, however, organisations ignore or sideline these issues with the outcome that communication suffers and morale gets worse. Yet if employees are motivated, confident, communicating well and resolving differences; if they are being acknowledged and appreciated, then stress is reduced, people are more efficient and effective and work means more than a place to earn a paycheque. In our experience within organisations where these skills are encouraged and developed, there is a profound affect on employees' performance and their overall well-being, and a corresponding increase in the bottom line. The economic implications of poor people skills in the workplace are far greater than many organisations would like to admit. We are often approached by the Occupational Health Departments of companies who say they are seeing more and more people with stress-related illnesses and absences and are aware that good training could make a significant difference in the health, morale and therefore efficiency of the staff. The cliché 'time is money' exists for a very good reason. If for nothing else, a better functioning workforce will affect the bottom line. Time wasted on poor communication, unresolved difficulties or inefficient work practises means time away from the core business of doing what the company does best. Many companies know there are issues that need to be addressed; they even know that some kind of people skills training could help. There doesn't have to be a problem The need for development work does not presuppose a problem. When Impact Factory provides this kind of training for many companies we aren't there to 'fix' something that's wrong. Given the added pressures in today's workplace, companies are not necessarily asking us to provide training to alleviate stress or correct a problem. Rather they are looking for excellence not competence. They are interested in gaining a competitive edge, offering their employees additional skills to develop their current capabilities and become both more accomplished and more confident. So, why don't more people do it? Here are some refrains we've heard more than once: "We tried something like this before and it didn't work." - "It's clearly not right for us." - "We don't need it." - "It's a waste of time and money." - "If we're going to invest in training, we'd rather have technical training." "We'll never get buy-in from our senior managers." If you look at the way some interpersonal skills training is done it's no wonder it's got a bad reputation. A lot of it follows what might be called the sheep-dip approach: large groups; all chalk 'n' talk and little participation; lots of rigid rules and regulations; a damaging emphasis on what's wrong with people; and unreal examples and exercises. That kind of training is de-motivating and often does more harm than good. Lists of how tos, dos and don'ts and sets of rigid rules treat everyone the same. The individual becomes less important than the 'right' way to do something. Of course, there needs to be structure and guidelines in any kind of training, but if the training does not allow for individual needs and priorities then, ultimately, it will fail to develop the individual. If people have had inadequate training, they will in turn feel inadequate when confronted with additional stress. The training will not have given them the real tools and techniques that could help them manage this pressure more effectively. Some assertiveness training is a good case in point, where people are told specific things to do in certain difficult situations. Which is all very well if you are capable of doing them. However, we know that for many people assertiveness training doesn't work. The solutions they are given are not things they feel able to do. Not only that, there are training companies now offering interpersonal skills training over the Internet! Wow! We've said it before, but it bears repeating, this way the sheep don't even have to leave the meadow, they can be dipped right at their desks. We're truly fascinated with interpersonal skills training that doesn't have other people to be interpersonal with. If people are treated and respected as the professional adults they are. The results can be startling, exciting and effective. Professional Personal Development: why it's a good investment · Gives people more confidence in dealing with challenging or new situations. · Offers people a range of behaviour choices to try. · Creates a solid basis for all other kinds of training. · Gives people the tools to manage pressure more effectively. · Is motivating. What you'll get working with Impact Factory · Programme content that fits your requirements as opposed to off-the-peg workshops. · Flexible formats that take both the organisation's and the individual's needs into account. · Emphasis on what what's already working rather than pointing out what's wrong and needs fixing. · Small groups to maximise individual participation and attention. · Programmes that develop the whole person. · No pressure to do things the 'right' way. · Enjoyable, easy, doable exercises that give people practise and experience in trying out new ways of doing things. · Accessible to all levels in an organisation. Jo Ellen and Robin run Impact Factory who specialise in Professional Personal Development, Presentation Skills, Communications Training, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching for Individuals. Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

Business Coaching Statistics: How To Gain A Recession Proof Competitive Edge

by Lyn Troyer Here are some interesting statistics to consider if you own a small business or internet business. Did you know business coaching statistics show that applying the skills of a business coach is a great way to keep your business ahead during a recession. It is predicted that for a small business owner to be able to work competitively on their own will become more challenging. During this recession especially, when the competition among companies is exhaustingly fierce, it becomes crucial to look for assistance to give you that competitive edge. Business coaches give you an outside perspective on how your business is running. Because this is something most businesses do not bother to find out, this in itself gives you a lead over your competition. A practice development research revealed that 42% of businesses don't use a business coach. This same study though, found you can increase your profit margin by an average of 46% by using a business coach. Thus 42% of businesses are missing out on a 46% profit increase. If you among that group you may want to carefully consider if you can afford to not use a business coach. An article posted on affiliatedragon.com stated that having your own internet business was the last weapon against a recession. However, as we've seen more businesses both off and online negatively affected by this slow economy, having your own business isn't a fool proof plan. However, hiring a business coach can be the difference between those that struggle and those that survive. To help them develop plans to build profit-growing businesses even during a slow economy many business coaches show their clients how to navigate their way through changing economies. Giving them another competitive advantage. A study conducted by the International Coach Federation surveyed 210 coaching clients for demographic data and feedback /opinions about the value and use of coaching. The study revealed that those who were coached had a positive change in personal work habits. This is instrumental to changing your business during a recession. Here are some of the statistics this study shows us about business coaching. 62.4% smarter goal-setting 60.5% more balanced life 57.1% lower stress levels 52.4% more self-confidence 43.3% improvement in quality of life 25.7% more income Those are just a few of the outcomes found through the study. What we see is the number of people who are experiencing positive personal development skills to apply to their business. It's not just about dollars and cents and most times companies who are struggling have a personal reason linked to their financial struggle. Some more interesting business coaching statics were those that we don't immediately link with business for example, 33.8% saw their health or fitness improve, 33.3% had improved family relationships and 25.7% stopped a bad habit. Although we don't immediately associated something like stopping a bad habit to having an effect on our business, the fact is something like being lethargic can affect your work habits. To find out what may be keeping them from advancing their business clients can turn to business coaching. Sometimes it's a simple as learning how to organize their office in a more efficient and effective manner. The business coaching statistics found in this study prove that even during a recession businesses that use coaches can still thrive when they take advantage of the skills offered by a business coach. Lyn Troyer and his Niche Power Group teach beginners how to make money online in niche markets with affiliate marketing. Please visit their online business coaching website here to learn how you can go from making nothing to a full time internet income in 12 months or less. http://nichepowergroup.com Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

First Steps to Finding Real Legitimate Online Jobs

by Frank Wesley Never before has there been such an interest in working from home as there is now and this is due for the most part because of the economy the way it is. People are struggling to make ends meet and one option is to look for opportunities online. The problem is that finding real legitimate online jobs or good instructional methods can be a difficult challenge. They honestly are everywhere online and unfortunately, many are scams. This is where this information and more that I have written will help you better your financial situation. You are not alone. Many other people are struggling financially but the difference is you are working at improving your situation. Again, I am going to help! I have discovered ways to bring in extra money and you can do the same. You need additional cash coming in to help pay bills. I absolutely understand so I have put together this information and more to help. The first step you must take is to read the information. It will not do you any good if the articles just sit online without you, the student, learning these basic, simple steps necessary to start making an income from online resources. Read this information and then, act on it! I will say it again, act on it! You will benefit greatly if you take advantage of what is working for me. It can work for you and yes, you can bring in some extra money simply working in front of your computer. Does a little extra cash sound inviting to you? It certainly does me and the fact is, this information will get the ball rolling. Most likely, you have looked into many different methods or guarantees of making thousands of dollars quickly. Unfortunately, these will not work no matter how much effort you put into them. They are not real legitimate online jobs or teaching methods. The bottom line is they are scams and they are everywhere. The only type of program or method that works online is one that involves proven methods. Combine these methods with work on your part and you succeed. Without those two elements for starters, nothing will work. Additionally, be sure to follow these initial steps now! 1. You must open a ClickBank account for affiliate marketing. There is no cost to open this ClickBank account and it is necessary for getting products to sell. 2. You must open a PayPal account. This is also free and starting an online business or accepting payment from potential employers will involve using this PayPal account. 3. Very importantly, you need a program or resource that will provide real legitimate online jobs or business opportunities or strategies. Look for simple, step by step instruction. If the program is even worth considering, these advantages will be promoted on the pitch page. 4. Read the policies. You will want to be sure that what you are considering provides an easy method of getting a refund if necessary. You should easily be able to find the refund policy, if not you may want to reconsider. 5. You must anticipate and commit to some honest work on your part. You will need to schedule your time and take care of business daily. Do not kid yourself. Anything worth while requires work. 6. Again, be absolutely sure the product you are considering provides good sound directions leading to your success. 7. Make contact with real people using a forum. If no forum exists, try the email contact information. You have to be able to communication with the owner or other participants. This information will help lead to your success. Understand that these preliminary steps are critical. Real legitimate online jobs are available and if you are willing to do the work, this information will benefit you, act now! Frank Wesley is a student and knowledgeable educator committed to helping others succeed in life. Take advantage of products he recommends and/or uses himself such as Legit Online Jobs . Years of research, trial-and-error, and experience speaks for itself! See this product and more at http://www.squidoo.com/self-improvement-opportunities Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

How To Get Started Writing Online and Earning Income

by Chris Crowe If you like to write or are just a good writer or even if it just comes easy to you and you have no problem doing it, then you will be able to earn money on the internet for your writing. There has literally never been a better time to be a writer than right now with the internet in full effect around the globe. The world wide web has opened up amazing new opportunities for writers all around the world and has enabled people who may not have been able to make a living writing previously to make money for their writing efforts. It is also a great time to be a writer because never before has it been so easy to get information and to research topics that you are not familiar with. You have no idea where the Himalayas are or how high they reach? No problem. Just check wikipedia. It is truly an amazing time for writers. Another great thing is that there are hundreds of avenues an aspiring internet writers can take on their journey to get their voice out there, not to mention make a little extra dough for their efforts. There are so many places for you to write online that cost absolutely nothing to get started. You can start your own blog for free on blogger or wordpress or manga. You can submit articles to Associated Content and other online magazine type publications. You can freelance articles for webmasters who are looking for content and need to keep churning out new stuff. There are many opportunities for you out there, all of which can be accessed from the internet in your living room. There are many opportunities to write and make money regardless of where you are geographically. All you need is an internet connection, the desire to write, and somewhere to do it. You can monetize your content with adsense ads or affiliate links, or if you are lucky and you create a very popular blog with a big following, you may be able to sell your own advertising. There are a lot of ways to do this. In fact, it seems like everyone has done it in their own way. There is no tried and true format to internet success. One option you have is to write for websites like helium and other online writing communities that pay you for writing articles. You can generally choose what type of articles you write about, although some topics are more valuable than others. The best way to get started with this type of venture, is to dive in, write articles on various topics, and see what sticks. I guarantee you will learn a lot about what works in online writing by doing this kind of thing. If you are going to create a website, think of it in terms of a niche website. What are you writing about? Are there products associated with this niche that cost money? Do people actively search for this kind of information? Do people buy things related to this topic? Then you want to create traffic to this content. This is where your outgoing personality comes into play. Well, in truth, you don't have to be that outgoing, because this is all done over the internet. You just need to have the desire to promote your work online by contacting people with similar themed blogs and getting involved in a dialogue with them. Starting a career in paper journalism no longer seems to have the allure it once did. Newspapers are firing writers and magazines aren't hiring. Instead, many writers are flocking to the internet and looking for paying gigs online. We will see much more of this mass exodus as the years go by and the landscape of traditional journalism continues to change. As technology develops and the demands on peoples time gets greater, more and more of out daily lives shifts over to the internet. This is a very good thing for writers. Everything online depends on traffic. How much you get paid for your writing online depends on how many page views you receive. In order to get pageviews you need to promote your work and churn out good content that people are actively searching for. If you can do this, then you will be successful in online business and online writing. Chris runs a website that has helped many people find legit online jobs. Read more about online business and how to write for pay online. Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com