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OFFSHORE WEB DEVELOPMENT WORKS! Tips on Offshore IT Outsourcing for Small Businesses Offshore Remote Development is a global phenomenon. One cannot deny the irreversible flow that it has created across the business world globally. And the main reason for its success can be summarized in one word: costs. Remote development only is estimated to save a small or medium company around U$D 27.900 a year per developer between:

Benefits (medical, dental, 401(k) plan): $18,000;
Administrative costs: $8,500 and
Orientation/training: $1,400.

27.900 dollars a year and we haven't even started discussing the convenient hourly rates offshore web development offer! 2CODE Online's hourly rates, will allow you to save 64% per hour without having to sacrifice the quality of the end product.

Nevertheless, the greater benefit of remote development is the migration from a fixed-cost IT environment to a variable pricing model that allows firms to gain better control over operating costs. If you are thinking about hiring a team of offshore developers, you may have certain concerns regarding this new business model and how to make it work for you. Here are 5 tips for remote development success from the experts:

Identify and understand your needs and how these align towards your personal or organizational goals, before you even start asking for a quote. Remember a good software is the one that simplifies everyday processes. Therefore, get all users involved before deciding the functionality requests. Work towards a shared vision of the project not only between you and the remote development team but also within your own organization. The clearer your needs are for you the easier it would be for you to communicate them your offshore partner and obtain both an accurate time and costs estimation on your project and the final results you were looking for.

Choose your offshore remote development team carefully for they will be your strategic partners during the project. In particular, offshoring requires to make sure your developers are fluent english speakers and writers and highly experienced in remote consulting.

Remember technology is just a tool to achieve organizational goals. This is why, you should always look for the right balance between IT and business points of view. Therefore, make sure your remote development team is made up of both: IT experts and business analysts.

Don´t rush during the planning stage. This could save you a lot of time and money in the end.

Communicate, communicate, communicate on EVERY stage of the development process! Nowadays technology has made LOCATION irrelevant in the business world. E-mails, SKYPE calls or chat sessions have narrowed geographical distances for good. But this has been achieved by facilitating communication. So don't try "saving time" by avoiding or minimizing it. Plus, e-mails and chat sessions will also help you document your requirements and questions and, thus, set the project´s goals straight.