Software Development Outsourcing

| Location isn’t a factor

For businesses looking to outsource their software development, hiring local developers is no longer as important as it once was. Instead, things like experience and skillsets have taken on greater significance. As an agency, this means that you should also embrace global talent when recruiting new developers, with a strong emphasis on those who work with the latest technology frameworks.

• “One of the predominant trends we’ve noticed is that companies often cannot find the people they need in their local area. This is especially true with regards to freelancers with experience using the latest technology and frameworks or other niche skills. Additionally, we’ve seen that cost savings are becoming less of a factor for larger companies as they struggle to find the right talent at the right time. Recently, more companies are becoming more open to global talent once they realize the benefit of being able to utilize a larger talent pool to choose from. Remote talent also saves them certain overhead costs they typically were needing for their FTEs/contractors.”
  Brett Levert, Senior Enterprise Success Manager, Upwork
• “Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in software development outsourcing, particularly to Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe where there’s been an increase in great talent at a lower cost than you’d see in North America and Europe.”
  Eleonora Israele, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Clutch
• “At Accelerance, we work with developers in about 40 countries, including in Central and South America, Eastern Europe and Southeast and East Asia. One of the interesting things we’ve noticed in recent years is that agencies are recruiting developers outside of their home countries, signifying that location is not a factor when looking for new clients.”
  Rich Wanden, Chief Customer Success Officer, Accelerance

| SMBs are increasingly comfortable with outsourcing software development

While software development outsourcing has become common place amongst businesses of all sizes, there is much evidence to suggest R&D departments in SMBS are increasingly leveraging outsourcing services.

• “We typically see high-domain knowledge buyers within SMB and midmarket organizations as a core use case. These organizations have small teams hiring individuals or agencies to help complete complex projects – either as an extra muscle or with a specific out-of-wheelhouse skill for a time bound period. At a macro-level, we’ve seen high demand from professional services industries for software development resources to support digital transformation efforts.”
  Brett Levert, Senior Enterprise Success Manager, Upwork

| Work-culture fit is crucial

Adapting to your clients’ company culture is crucial to developing an effective working relationship. Increasingly, companies are looking for developers who they can work with for the long-term, instead of just one-off projects.

• “What’s most important for our customers is that they work with accessible and professional outsourcing providers who understand their company culture and the projects they need completed. While reduced costs is certainly a huge benefit to outsourcing, finding the right match for a business’s software development needs is more important than price, especially since they will likely end up spending more if the finished product doesn’t come in as needed.”
  Rich Wanden, Chief Customer Success Officer, Accelerance
• “Businesses are looking for teams that really understand their vision and can help them achieve their goals. Finding a team that is a good work-culture fit, works with their preferred technologies and really understand what they are striving to do are always top priorities
  Eleonora Israele, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Clutch

While there is clearly no shortage of demand for software development providers, standing out from the competition is often easier said than done. But when the leading outsourcing platforms in the world see the top developers picking up more business each day, there are clearly some methods to get your name out there that are proven to work better than others.

• “Get listed and reviewed on Clutch! A strong online reputation and client reviews are some of the top factors that clients look for during the buying process. Clutch is a free way for companies to market their services for free, which is why over 1,000,000 monthly buyers trust our content to pick their next partner”
  Eleonora Israele, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Clutch
• Joining a new platform without any proven experience can make it difficult to get your first project, but that is the same when starting any new business. Ensure that past projects and example work are included in your Upwork profile. In addition, be detailed in the scope of past projects and explain the roles/resources your team provided. It is also better to include the work you’re most proud of vs. everything you have done.In your profile, include any certifications you might have, as well as testimonials from past clients. Finally, highlight your niche skills with supporting projects and ensure that your team members’ individual skills are clearly laid out in their profiles.”
  Brett Levert, Senior Enterprise Success Manager, Upwork
• “While the initial process of selling yourself to a customer is important, you’ll need to go beyond that by becoming a good advisor and helping the customer understand their goals. Focus on the customer’s end game – and push them to understand not just what they think they need but what they may not know they need in order to be successful. Make sure that your conversations are outcome-oriented, not transactional, and that you can prove you’re able to achieve the customer’s desired outcome.”
  Rich Wanden, Chief Customer Success Officer, Accelerance

Software development outsourcing is a booming industry that is transforming how businesses of all sizes operate. For outsourcing agencies, reaching potential clients is more than providing a sales pitch; you’ll need to show that you can be an active partner and advisor. The tips outlined here can go a long way towards ensuring you create fruitful partnerships to help your agency prosper.

As always, Payoneer will be with you every step of the way to make sure you can easily pay your agency’s developers and receive cross-border payments from your clients. Our suite of services allows you to easily manage your payments, enabling you to get back to what’s most important – running your business.

Upwork
Upwork provides a wide range of services for companies looking to contract out software development. In addition to its self-service talent marketplace, Upwork offers:

• Talent Scout: A specialized recruiting service that helps connect businesses with pre-vetted independent software developers.
• Project Catalog: Predefined, fixed-price projects that eliminates the guesswork and makes it easier for businesses to get started.
• Upwork Enterprise Platform Suite: Provides end-to-end service to businesses from managing hiring and managing programs to scaling talent that has been cleared for legal compliance.

Clutch

Clutch is a B2B ratings and reviews site focused on helping buyers find the best provider for their specific needs. Clutch directories feature over 200,000 firms, including over 20,000 software development firms from all over the world. Users can filter service providers by location, budget, services offered, specific technology focus, company size and more to find companies that meet their specific requirements. More importantly, Clutch features unbiased, 3rd party verified reviews on service provider profiles to help buyers put themselves in previous clients’ shoes and really get a feel for which company will best fit their needs.

Accelerance

As the premier global outsourcing advisor,Accelerance has offered top-tier software development resources along with professional consulting services for more than 20 years. Accelerance has curated the world’s largest network of proven software development outsourcing teams by personally vetting and certifying the top 1% of firms across 40+ countries. Accelerance personally works with each customer to ensure they find a perfect-fit partner. Our trusted advisors help clients to build and scale optimal software outsourcing solutions through better planning, better resourcing and better engagement management.

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