5 Reasons to Outsource Your Software Development
A common question that many companies ask themselves, is whether they should outsource their web development or do it in-house? This is an issue that baffles many companies. Of course, there are benefits to be had from either route, but here we'll be focusing on the business advantages of outsourcing your web development to a software house.
It may be that certain tasks are better suited to in-house completion, while other tasks may be too complex or time consuming and therefore worthy of delegating to outside companies. Or it may be that hiring an in-house developer to complete all tasks is more valuable to you. Whether you're the founder of a recent start up business, CEO of a large enterprise, or somewhere in-between, here are 5 examples why it can prove more fruitful for your business to outsource your software development.
1. Save Money on Development Costs
Every business, no matter how large or small, is keen to save on costs where possible. And significant savings can be had when working remotely with a digital team, up to 20% of total development costs in fact! So, how is this possible?
Well, this is a fairly simple concept, labour costs differ from one country to another, so if you're looking to outsource to South Africa for instance, you'll find the costs of labour in South Africa to be far cheaper.
This may not suit everyone however, but it's worth comparing the cost of an outsourced developer to the cost of an in-house developer, particularly when regarding acquisition and retaining costs. Opting for a software house means staff management becomes their problem as it's up to them to ensure the relevant resources and delivery of pioneering digital, saving you money.
2. Have More Time to Focus on your Business
Choosing a software company to undertake your web development, means you can pass the stress of web development to your chosen provider, so everything is taken care of on your behalf. This in itself frees up your time and efforts to be spent more importantly on your own business, enabling you to focus more clearly on your core business processes.
Relying on your provider also means you no longer have to manage your in-house staff, retaining and overseeing them, which can often take up hours of your time. This can also deduct from the time you spend on your business, which means important business processes such as networking, take a back seat.
3. Have Access to the Right Expertise
If you were to approach a full-stack outsourcing company, you are able to take advantage of the vast knowledge of an entire team, meaning you can benefit from the ultimate solutions to your problems. What's more, should your developer have any queries, he or she is able to revert to the expertise of his or her team. Outsourcing enables startups and other companies to tap into and influence a global knowledge base.
4. Benefit from Up-to-Date Training & Development
The beauty of approaching a professional tech company who specialise in web application development, is that you can gain the best talent, as you'll quite often find that the tech company you hire has years of experience. This can be a relief for many as it means you needn't have to worry about training and development of your own in-house staff.
Developers in software houses have to be up-to-date, usually by continually investing in courses, conferences, training workshops, books, etc. for their developers and project managers. The team has to learn continually about new technologies and so they bear the brunt of providing the relevant training, not you.
5. Less Time & Money Wasted Unnecessarily
It's worth noting that tech houses and outsourcing companies face higher liability than in-house staff should something go wrong, which makes them less of a risk as a potential investment. After all, they have more to lose should they not follow through on their agreements, as they are responsible for their mistakes.
Should anything go wrong, you can be safe in the knowledge that your tech house will fix it inclusive of the price you pay, and not in addition (be sure to clarify this with your chosen tech provider before entering into any agreement). While as, if something were to go wrong in-house, that's your time and your money wasted. The same applies should your in-house developer take a day off sick, while as hiring a software house to do your work means they can take care of the continuity of your work.
Here's Where Bitcube Can Help…
It’s important to establish that there are essential aids to be had from outsourcing your web development. Such potential benefits, as listed above, are becoming core components of day to day business strategies, particularly given that not only can they save money on web application development staffing, but can also help businesses to gain more experienced individuals with better know-how.
At Bitcube, we are a South African based technology company specialising in full-stack application development. We utilise cutting edge technologies and agile processes that deliver greater efficiency, quicker outcomes and enhanced product quality. To find out how we can boost your business, contact us today.
