Five Do's of Successful Small Business Outsourcing

1. Outsource the bottlenecks, the things that are really keeping you from growing your business profitably.
2. Pick great partners. Check them out. Talk to their current customers.
3. Once you outsource, your provider is part of your company, treat them that way.
4. Demand excellence - this is what your provider does for a living. The way they do it should constantly amaze you.
5. Outsourcing can scare employees - get, and stay, ahead of the rumor mill through straightforward, honest communications.

Source: Michael F. Corbett & Associates, Ltd.