Question: Outsourcing:  does any one have any experience with outsourcing functions, like Accounting, etc? A business owner who has approximately 120 full-time employees is considering outsourcing (to India) as a means to reduce expenses.  My questions are:\n\n1> What departments are excellent candidates for outsourcing?\n2> What kind of expense savings should be expected (%)?\n3> What departments are not excellent candidates for outsourcing?\n\nAny additional comments that could provide practical insight into this area would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: 1 - Best candidates are help desks.\n2 - Minor savings unless you have a very seasonal activity\n3 - Special projects departments like research and developpment
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